Meli vs unhookd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Meli
This AI agent proactively tracks your projects and commitments, following up on tasks so you don't have to. It connects with other AI agents to coordinate actions and manage schedules autonomously. Stay on track with proactive reminders and integrated task management.
- Proactive AI task tracking
- Inter-AI agent coordination (MeliNet)
- Automated follow-ups on commitments
- Smart scheduling and reminders
- Goal and habit tracking with accountability
- Integration with Google Calendar and Todoist
- Background monitoring for relevant events
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Meli is a personal AI that becomes yours. Not a generic assistant. Not a sycophantic chatbot. Yours. It learns who you are, messages you first, follows through on what you said you'd do, and pushes back when you need it to. An AI assistant, AI companion, and executive assistant in one. Unlike AI assistants that reset every session, Meli remembers across weeks and months. Unlike AI that waits for you to ask, Meli reaches out first. And unlike every other AI, your Meli connects with other people's Melis to coordinate and take action on your behalf. WHAT MELI DOES Becomes Yours Name it. Shape its tone. The longer you use it, the more it adapts. No two Melis are alike. It Texts You First Checks in on what you said you'd do. Catches what slips. You don't have to remember to open the app. Meli messages you first. Works In The Background Meli keeps working between conversations. Wakes you up to progress updates, runs monitors, surfaces what changed while you were busy. Remembers Everything Complete context across weeks and months. Your goals, your patterns, what actually works for you. No repeating yourself. Always In Your Corner Tracks the slumps, celebrates the wins. Whether you need a drill sergeant or quiet support, Meli adapts to how you need it. And it tells you the truth, not just what you want to hear. Your Second Brain Projects, health, study, journaling, to-do lists, life admin. Stop juggling five apps and a stack of notebooks. Calendar, Todoist & More Syncs Google Calendar and Todoist, and a growing list of tools. Follows up on your commitments automatically. Plans around your day, blocks time, tracks the things that matter. KEY FEATURES Voice Mode Talk to Meli hands-free. Real conversations, not just commands. Speak naturally, Meli responds. Goal Tracking and Accountability Set goals, track habits, build streaks. Better than any habit tracker because it holds you accountable. Meli follows up to make sure you follow through, and calls you out when you're rationalizing. Monitors Meli watches news, events, prices, and updates in the background. Get alerted when something relevant happens. Documents Store notes, plans, and anything you want Meli to remember. Your Meli references them when relevant. PERFECT FOR ADHD, AuDHD, Autism, and Executive Function Support A planner that actually works for neurodivergent minds. Gentle accountability, no judgment. Holds the chaos so you don't have to. Anyone Navigating Something Big Recovery, illness, caregiving, a tough chapter. Meli holds your whole life so you don't have to carry it alone. Couples and Partners Your Melis coordinate schedules, flag conflicts, and keep things running. Show up for each other without the constant texting. Freelancers, Founders, and Solo Operators Juggle multiple clients, projects, and deadlines. Meli holds the complexity and keeps you accountable. THE MELI DIFFERENCE Most AI is generic. You ask, it answers, session ends. Most productivity apps wait for you to come back to them. Meli becomes yours. The longer you use it, the more it knows you. Your patterns, your people, your priorities. It holds your whole life and answers from all of it. It messages you first, calls out the things you're rationalizing, and connects with other Melis when coordination matters. MELINET. CONNECT YOUR AI WITH OTHERS The first AI that talks to other AIs. Connect your Meli with your partner, your cofounder, your coach, or your accountability group. Your Melis coordinate on your behalf: sharing updates, flagging conflicts, creating calendar events, and taking action across accounts. Autonomously. Your partner stuck in traffic? Their Meli tells your Meli. Your Meli pushes dinner back, adds "start laundry" to your calendar, and lets you know. Neither of you had to text. Connect one-on-one or in groups. Your Meli stays loyal to you while coordinating with everyone else's. Not another chatbot. Not another productivity app. Download Meli. Make it yours.
unhookd
This app helps you break phone habit by blocking distracting apps by default. You intentionally choose when to access them through scheduled slots or quick peeks, promoting focus and mindful usage.
- Default-locked apps
- Scheduled access slots
- Mindful 'peek' feature
- Healthy friction prompts
- Usage insights and score
- Focus on intentional use
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Your phone is designed to hook you. Notifications. Autoplay. Infinite scroll. unhookd is the antidote: the first app that blocks your distracting apps by default, 24/7. No willpower. No time limits you'll override. Just apps that stay blocked until you decide otherwise. —————————————————————— DEFAULT-LOCKED APPS The moment you install unhookd, your chosen apps are blocked. Around the clock. SLOTS Schedule recurring windows for when apps become accessible e.g. YouTube on Weekdays from 6-7pm PEEKS Need quick access outside a Slot? Set a duration (max 20m), pick a reason, get in, and get locked out when the time's up. INSIGHTS & SCORE See when, why, and how often you peek. Build real awareness of your digital habits. —————————————————————— All other screen-time apps: Apps available all day → you decide when to block unhookd: Apps blocked by default, 24/7 → you decide when to access That shift changes everything. Use unhookd to: → Stop opening Instagram or TikTok "just to check" → Protect deep work, study time, or creative flow → Be more present with the people who matter → Actually follow the rules you set for yourself "I've been using unhookd for a couple weeks now, and it has been amazing! I only use it for social media, and it has taken my daily average from 3.5 hours down to only 20 minutes a day! Works wonders for me, thank you." - JP Boyd Stop scrolling on autopilot. Block distractions by default. Use your phone with intention. —————————————————————— Terms of Use: https://www.unhookd.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.unhookd.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: unhookd at 4.8 against Meli's 3.9. unhookd also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Meli's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Meli sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per month and unhookd sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
unhookd holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Meli's written reviews are positive against 100% of unhookd's.
Meli ships an update every 3 days, unhookd every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meli | unhookd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (30 ratings) | 4.8 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Full Rank | unhookd |
Customer experience
Meli
unhookd
In-app purchases
Meli
- Meli AI Pro Monthly$22.991 Month
- Meli Max$129.991 Month
unhookd
- unhookd Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- unhookd Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- unhookd Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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- unhookd Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- unhookd Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- unhookd Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- unhookd Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- unhookd Pro$49.99
- unhookd Pro$129.99
- unhookd Pro$149.99








