# Ellide vs Borrow

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ellide at none against Borrow's 2. Ellide also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Borrow's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Borrow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Ellide asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ellide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Borrow has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ellide | Borrow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellide/id6747957490/reviews)** | [4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borrow-screen-time-control/id6749846085/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **16** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Niranjan Maka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823582961) | [Poteo de la una](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813543081) |

## What reviewers say

### Ellide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellide/id6747957490)

This app helps you remember where you've stored your belongings at home. Designed with a simple interface, it's ideal for quickly locating items you might have forgotten. It prioritizes user privacy by storing all data locally on the device.

**Highlights:** Item location tracking, Simple user interface, Local data storage, Designed for seniors, Privacy focused

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Borrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borrow-screen-time-control/id6749846085)

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by setting daily limits and making each unlock a deliberate choice. It offers features like Focus Mode, customizable time budgets, and an Allowlist for essential apps. Track your usage patterns and take back your time.

**Highlights:** Daily time budget, Focus Mode, Allowlist for essential apps, Protected and Strict modes, Live Activity countdown, Siri Shortcuts

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ellide free?

Ellide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Borrow free?

Borrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ellide or Borrow?

Ellide is rated higher. Ellide averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Borrow averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do Ellide or Borrow have ads?

Borrow shows ads; Ellide does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*