# Borrow vs Merit

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Borrow at 25 against Merit's 2. Merit's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Borrow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Merit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Merit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Borrow has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Borrow | Merit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borrow-screen-time-control/id6749846085/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merit-screen-time-blocker/id6757776726/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Poteo de la una](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813543081) | [GajLabs Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670268465) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Merit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merit-screen-time-blocker/id6757776726)

This app locks distracting applications on your phone until you achieve your daily fitness objectives. It integrates with health tracking to monitor your activity, helping you build consistent exercise habits and reduce screen time.

**Highlights:** Fitness-based app blocking, Apple Health integration, Customizable fitness goals, Personalized app blocking, Habit building, Screen time control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Merit Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Merit Pro Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Borrow free?

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

### Is Merit free?

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

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

Merit is rated higher. Borrow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Merit averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Borrow or Merit have ads?

Both Borrow and Merit show ads.

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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.*