Comparison

Borrow vs QuitApps

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

Head to head
About

Borrow

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
Read full description

You already know. You pick it up without thinking. Another evening gone. You meant to put it down an hour ago. Borrow doesn't judge you. It gives you a daily budget and makes every unlock a conscious choice. Focus Mode blocks everything on your phone. When you actually need it, you borrow time. You choose how long, you choose why, and when the time's up everything locks again. No streaks. No guilt. Just a limit that means something. Set your daily budget anywhere from 1 minute to 8 hours. Every borrow counts against it. When it's gone, it's gone. Resets at midnight. Each unlock asks you two things: how long, and why. Talk to someone. Something specific. Just need a break. The reason matters, and over time the patterns become obvious. If you need Focus Mode to actually stick, you can set it to Protected mode with a 30-second cooldown before you can turn it off, or go full Strict and lock yourself in until your commitment ends. No exceptions. Your bank app, phone calls, Maps, anything you need always available through the Allowlist. Sessions let you unlock specific apps for a set window. Schedules handle recurring blocks for work hours or evenings. There's a Live Activity countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, home screen widgets, and Siri Shortcuts if you need them. Your Screen Time data never leaves your device. No servers, no account, no analytics, no ads. Take back your time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Protected mode, Strict mode, and the Allowlist require Borrow Pro, an optional subscription.

About

QuitApps

Features
Read full description

QuitApps helps you reduce screen time and stay focused using Apple’s official Screen Time APIs. Set limits, block distractions, and build better digital habits. • Set daily time limits for apps • Schedule distraction-free sessions • Enable focus mode for deep work • Track your consistency and progress Take control of your attention and build a healthier relationship with your phone. Terms of Use: https://quitapps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://quitapps.com/privacy

Screenshots

Borrow4 screens
QuitApps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QuitApps at none against Borrow's shown. Borrow's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Borrow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and QuitApps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Borrow ships an update every 2 days, QuitApps every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Borrow versus QuitApps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBorrowQuitApps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPoteo de la unaKUSHLU DIGITAL SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Borrow

Subscriptions2
  • Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

QuitApps

Subscriptions3
  • QuitApps Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • QuitApps Premium 3 Months$5.993 Months
  • QuitApps Premium Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Borrow free?
Borrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuitApps free?
QuitApps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Borrow or QuitApps have ads?
Borrow shows ads; QuitApps does not.
Which is updated more often, Borrow or QuitApps?
Borrow ships an update every 2 days, and QuitApps every 5 days. Most recently, Borrow was updated on October 5, 2026 and QuitApps on October 7, 2026.

Other comparisons