Comparison

Monk vs Marlo AI

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

Head to head
About

Monk

This app helps users regain focus by blocking distracting applications until a chosen meaningful activity is completed and verified. It encourages daily rituals and discipline to combat digital distractions and improve productivity.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • AI-verified activity completion
  • Daily focus rituals
  • Dopamine detox
  • Focus schedules
  • Win history and streaks
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Monk - Earn Your Dopamine The #1 Monk Mode App for Gen Z HOW IT WORKS: Every morning, choose ONE meaningful activity: studying, deep work, coding, business work, gym, meditation, journaling, or walking. Monk blocks your most distracting apps until you complete the activity and verify it with a quick AI scan. Your apps unlock only after you earn your dopamine. Monk gives you the one advantage nobody else has: a daily ritual that forces discipline, kills brainrot, and unlocks pure focus. Reclaim 1h 30m+ every day. WHY MONK - #1 Monk Mode App – Built for Gen Z’s attention war - Earn Your Dopamine – Apps unlock only after real action - Dopamine Detox – Escape the infinite scroll, kill brainrot FEATURES - Daily Win Ritual – Complete one real action and verify with AI - Focus Schedules – Automate deep work, focus, and study windows - Monk Mode – Instantly block distracting apps until tomorrow - Win History – See your daily wins, streaks, and focus hours over time WHO IT'S FOR - Students – Study like an academic weapon - Entrepreneurs – Protect focus to grow your business - Creators – Unlock the flow state for your best ideas - Athletes – Train with discipline and consistency - Builders – Execute relentlessly without distraction PRIVACY GUARANTEED We use Apple’s Screen Time API so all of your phone usage data stays on your device. JOIN THE MENTAL RENAISSANCE Download Monk now. Your attention is your superpower. *A Monk subscription is required to enjoy full access to features* TERMS & CONDITIONS: monkapp.com/terms monkapp.com/privacy

About

Marlo AI

Features
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Marlo AI is your personal career coach, available 24/7 through natural voice conversations. Whether you're preparing for a big interview, navigating workplace challenges, or planning your next career move, Marlo provides personalized guidance powered by advanced AI. VOICE COACHING Talk naturally with Marlo like you would with a real coach. Practice difficult conversations, rehearse your pitch, and get instant feedback on your delivery. ROLE-PLAY PRACTICE Prepare for interviews, salary negotiations, and tough workplace conversations with realistic AI-powered simulations. Build confidence before the real thing. GOAL TRACKING Set career goals and track your progress with smart milestones. Marlo helps you stay accountable and celebrate your wins. PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE Complete a quick assessment and Marlo learns about your role, industry, and aspirations to provide tailored coaching advice. SESSION HISTORY Review past coaching sessions, export transcripts, and track your growth over time. Subscription Terms: - Marlo Pro Monthly: $9.99/month, billed monthly - Marlo Pro Yearly: $79.99/year, billed annually - Payment charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled 24 hours before the current period ends - Manage subscriptions in Settings > Subscriptions after purchase Privacy Policy: https://marlo-ai.net/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Monk4 screens
Marlo AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Monk at 17 against Marlo AI's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Monk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Marlo AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Monk versus Marlo AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkMarlo AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (135 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings135 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPolymath Labs Ltd.Humam Al Rubaye

Bugs and requests

Monk

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Apps not being blocked as scheduled
  • Glitches in scheduling functionality

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improved app blocking reliability
  • Customizable scheduling options

Marlo AI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Monk

Subscriptions3
  • Monk Pro (Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • Monk Pro (Annual)$48.001 Year
  • Monk Pro (Annual)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

Marlo AI

Subscriptions2
  • Marlo Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Marlo Pro Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Monk free?
Monk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marlo AI free?
Marlo AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Monk or Marlo AI have ads?
Neither Monk nor Marlo AI shows ads.

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