# Vext vs Cascade

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vext at every 2 days against Cascade's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vext sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cascade sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vext ships an update every 2 days, Cascade every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vext | Cascade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascade-screen-time-control/id6761320124/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ermek Zhorobekov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826546549) | [IDIL CIVEZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888874743) |

## What reviewers say

### Vext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vext-screen-time-control/id6748608976)

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vext Pro – Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Vext Pro – Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Vext Pro – Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Vext Pro Access | $54.99 | per year |


### Cascade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascade-screen-time-control/id6761320124)

This app helps you regain focus by blocking distracting applications and offering mindfulness exercises. It provides different session modes to suit your needs, from strict blocking to intentional unlock windows, and helps you understand app design to reduce their hold on your attention.

**Highlights:** App blocking for set durations, Multiple session modes (Zen, Monk, Vault), Mindfulness and breathing exercises, Rewire course on app design, Pattern recognition for habits, Routine building for sessions

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $11.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vext free?

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

### Is Cascade free?

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

### Do Vext or Cascade have ads?

Neither Vext nor Cascade shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vext or Cascade?

Vext ships an update every 2 days, and Cascade every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vext was updated on September 17, 2026 and Cascade on September 17, 2026.

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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.*