Comparison

Phone Jail vs Orca

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

Orca

Capture thoughts, reminders, and lists using voice, text, or photos. Automatically categorizes information and provides smart reminders. Collaborate with others in shared spaces for planning and organization.

Highlights
  • Voice capture and transcription
  • Automatic categorization
  • Smart reminders
  • Shared collaborative spaces
  • Grocery list generation
  • Media tracking
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Your brain isn't a storage system. Orca is. Say it, type it, or snap it — Orca transcribes, categorizes, and reminds you at exactly the right moment. No folders. No manual tagging. Just drop it and move on. Shopping & Recipes Paste any recipe link and your ingredient list is ready to shop — sorted by aisle, not chaos. Build grocery, hardware, or warehouse lists by voice in seconds. Or browse the Discover feed — curated recipes from top food sites — and add everything to your cart with one tap. Voice Capture Speak naturally. Clothing sizes, birthdays, gift ideas, flights, restaurant recs — Orca files everything automatically in the right place. Smart Reminders One-time or recurring, set by voice. Orca reminds you when it actually matters. Shared Spaces Plan together in real time. Invite a partner, roommate, or family member — shared events, checklists, groceries, and notes that sync instantly across both your Today views and Calendars. People & Gifts Birthdays, gift ideas, budgets, and countdowns for everyone who matters. Mention a name and Orca links it automatically. Never show up empty-handed again. Collectibles Track your Pokémon card collection by set — mark what you own, what you're chasing, and see your collection's estimated value. Browse every TCG set, filter by rarity, and share your list with anyone in one tap. Lego sets and Smiski figures too. Screenshots & Travel Snap a hotel confirmation or flight itinerary — Orca reads it, saves it, and reminds you at the right time. Media Queue Track shows, movies, and books you want to watch or read. Browse trending titles and new releases by genre in Discover, add them instantly, and rate when you're done. Always know what's next. Thoughts A private notebook that stays out of your way. Write freely — no categorizing, no reminders. Just your notes, grouped by date.

Screenshots

Phone Jail4 screens
Orca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orca at none against Phone Jail's 8. Orca also leads on ads (none vs shown). Phone Jail's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 11) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Orca asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Orca holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phone Jail ships an update every 5 days, Orca weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Phone Jail versus Orca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhone JailOrca
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (40 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings40 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuriy CherninDavid Piliponskiy

Customer experience

Phone Jail

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

Orca

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 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
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  • 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
None

Orca

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phone Jail free?
Phone Jail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orca free?
Orca is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phone Jail or Orca?
Orca is rated higher. Phone Jail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Orca averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Phone Jail or Orca have ads?
Phone Jail shows ads; Orca does not.
Which is updated more often, Phone Jail or Orca?
Phone Jail ships an update every 5 days, and Orca weekly. Most recently, Phone Jail was updated on October 22, 2026 and Orca on October 14, 2026.

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