Comparison

Phone Jail vs Evernook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Phone Jail

This app helps you regain control of your time and enhance focus by blocking distracting applications and managing screen time. It offers features like scheduled blocking, custom durations, and detailed usage analytics to support digital wellness and productivity.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and categories
  • Schedule blocking in advance
  • Set custom blocking durations
  • Strict Block mode
  • Track focus time analytics
  • Detailed app usage monitoring
  • Pomodoro timer
Features
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Take back your time and focus with Phone Jail – the intelligent app blocker and screen time companion. Designed for productivity and digital wellness, Phone Jail helps you with Premium features (requires subscription): - Block distracting apps & categories with optional Strict Mode - Schedule blocking in advance with flexible planning options - Set custom blocking durations from 2 minutes to 23 hours - Enable “Strict Block” to prevent interruptions even if the app is closed - Track your focus time with rich analytics – Focused, Distracted, and Offline breakdowns by hour - See detailed usage per app – Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and more - Set smart alerts to be notified when screentime limits are reached - Use “Swipe to Block” for fast blocking sessions on demand - Monitor trends with daily focus reports and insights - Pomodoro feature - Daily App Limits feature Whether you're working, studying, or simply need time offline – Phone Jail helps you stay present and in control. Phone Jail is free to download and use with limited features. Unlock all features and premium content via a paid subscription.

About

Evernook

Create a personalized virtual study space with ambient sounds and app blocking to enhance focus. Earn rewards by completing study sessions, customize your room, and track progress with achievements and streaks.

Highlights
  • Virtual study room customization
  • Lo-fi and ambient soundscapes
  • Distracting app blocking
  • Focus session rewards and achievements
  • Flexible timer with Pomodoro mode
  • Breathing exercises for deep work
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Your cozy virtual study room—built to help you focus. Create your perfect study sanctuary. Settle into a beautiful animated room with your character, put on lo-fi beats, block distracting apps, and watch your focus time transform into rewards. Lo-fi Tracks Hand-curated lo-fi, chillhop, synthwave, and ambient tracks. Mix in rain, café sounds, or crackling vinyl to create your perfect soundscape. Block Distracting Apps Social media calling? Lock it out. Our Screen Time integration keeps Social Media apps out of reach until your session ends. Your Room, Your Vibe Customize everything—character, shelves, plants, weather, time of day, and even adopt a cat. Earn coins from focus sessions to unlock new decor. Start Sessions Right Optional breathing exercises help you transition into deep work mode. Reset, focus, calm, or balance—pick your rhythm. Build Streaks & Unlock Achievements Track daily streaks, earn 26+ achievement badges, and see your stats grow. From "First Beat" to "Century Club" (100 hours!)—there's always a new milestone. Flexible Timer Quick 15-minute sprints or hour-long deep dives. Pomodoro mode with built-in breaks. Your session, your rules. Perfect for: -Students studying for exams -Remote workers needing focus blocks -Anyone breaking phone addiction -Creatives seeking flow states -Turn screen time into focus time. Build your cozy corner. Get things done. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://swiftmill.io/privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

Phone Jail4 screens
Evernook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Phone Jail at every 5 days against Evernook's every 10 days. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Phone Jail sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Evernook sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Phone Jail against 4.9 for Evernook. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 22 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phone Jail ships an update every 5 days, Evernook every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Phone Jail versus Evernook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhone JailEvernook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (40 ratings)4.9 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings40 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB391 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuriy CherninSwiftmill

Customer experience

Phone Jail

All ratings35 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Evernook

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Phone Jail

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly 9.99$9.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Monthly 13.99$13.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Annual 29.99$29.991 Year
  • Monthly 29 99$29.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual 69.997 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$69.99
6 purchases

Evernook

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small Pack$4.99
  • Middle Pack$9.99
  • Big Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Phone Jail free?
Phone Jail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Evernook free?
Evernook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Phone Jail or Evernook?
Evernook is rated higher. Phone Jail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Evernook averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.
Do Phone Jail or Evernook have ads?
Both Phone Jail and Evernook show ads.
Which is updated more often, Phone Jail or Evernook?
Phone Jail ships an update every 5 days, and Evernook every 10 days. Most recently, Phone Jail was updated on October 5, 2026 and Evernook on October 8, 2026.

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