Comparison

Rally vs Koala

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

Head to head
About

Rally

Features
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Welcome to Rally: Screen Time Control! Rally transforms screen time control into a daily journey you can see, measure, and share. Instead of simply blocking apps, Rally uses visual progress, custom routines, and friendly competition to help you build healthier digital habits that last. If you want to stay focused, reduce distractions, and reclaim meaningful time from your day, Rally gives you a system that keeps you accountable and motivated. 1. Rally Ride Your Rally Ride is the core of the experience. As long as you stay away from distracting apps, your ride moves forward throughout the day. The moment you open a blocked app, progress stops. This creates a clear, intuitive connection between your actions and your results. Every day becomes a journey, and every moment of focus moves you further. 2. Daily Rally Score At the end of each day, Rally gives you a Daily Rally Score β€” a numeric summary of how far your Rally Ride traveled. It’s a simple, motivating way to track your progress and measure improvement over time. Higher scores mean stronger discipline and more time reclaimed. 3. Custom Sessions Your day is not one-size-fits-all, and neither is your focus. Rally allows you to create custom sessions that match your routines and goals. Use custom sessions for work, studying, sleep, or any moment when you want intentional control over your screen time. 4. Rally Teams and Sharing Focus is easier when others are with you. Rally lets you invite friends or join an existing Rally Team in seconds. Your entire team completes their daily rallies together, compares progress, and stays accountable. Rally Teams turn habit-building into a shared experience that’s more fun and more effective. 5. Leaderboard Inside each Rally Team, the leaderboard keeps everyone motivated. It shows: - Rallies completed - Your current streak - Total Rally miles traveled - Your most distracting app You can view results by week, month, or all time, helping you understand your performance and stay consistent. The leaderboard brings friendly competition to your focus journey and encourages you to keep improving. Rally gives you a simple, motivating system for staying focused: move your Rally Ride, earn your score, stay accountable with your team, and challenge yourself on the leaderboard. With every Rally you complete, you build stronger habits and gain back more time for the things that matter. Privacy Policy: https://rallyscreentime.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Koala

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Your morning alarm goes off. You grab your phone to check the time... and suddenly it's noon and you've been doom-scrolling for 3 hours. Sound familiar? Meet Koala. The screen time app that's actually fun to use - because breaking up with your phone shouldn't feel like a breakup. β–Ί WHAT REAL USERS ARE SAYING β—€ "Downloaded this to block TikTok for an hour. It's been 3 weeks and I've read 4 books. Send help (actually don't, I'm thriving)" - Emma "The 'dopamine slot machine broke' message made me laugh so hard I forgot I was trying to open Instagram" - Jake "My screen time went from 8 hours to 2 hours. My boss thinks I got a promotion. I just got a koala." - Sarah "Finally an app that doesn't guilt-trip me. It just shows me a sad koala and honestly that hits different." - Mike β–Ί WHY KOALA WORKS β—€ Be more present with friends and family Actually finish that book you started 6 months ago Sleep better without late-night scrolling Feel accomplished instead of anxious Rediscover hobbies you forgot you loved β–Ί FEATURES β—€ Set App Limits for Your Most Distracting Apps You know that one app that steals hours from your life? Set how long you can use it and how many times you can open it. When you hit your limit, Koala steps in with a gentle (and hilarious) reminder that the "dopamine slot machine broke." Schedule Your Focus Sessions Your gym sessions got more disciplined with scheduled blocking. Set start and end times for your most productive hours - whether that's 9pm-6am to protect your sleep, or 9am-12pm for deep work. Koala handles the rest. Or Just Block Now Need to focus RIGHT NOW? One tap and your distracting apps are blocked. Perfect for when you need to cram for that exam or actually reply to those emails. AI-Powered Focus Score Your personal focus score shows exactly how your day is going. Watch your koala transform from zen to scattered based on your phone usage. It's like a mood ring, but for your productivity. Koala Insights See which app is stealing your attention this hour, which one you keep picking up, and which one won't stop buzzing you. Knowledge is power. Track Your Progress Detailed charts show where your time actually goes. Daily and weekly breakdowns help you spot patterns and make changes. Maintain Streaks & Earn Eucalyptus Leaves Complete sessions to earn eucalyptus leaves. Maintain streaks by completing at least one session daily. Because who doesn't want to feed a virtual koala? Private and Safe Your data never leaves your device. We use Apple's official Screen Time APIs - no sketchy workarounds, no data harvesting. Your browsing history is YOUR business. *All features described above require a paid subscription* β–Ί CONTACT US β—€ Questions? Koala things to share? koala@threesixlabs.org β–Ί TERMS, PRIVACY & CONDITIONS β—€ https://koala.threesixlabs.org/terms https://koala.threesixlabs.org/privacy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rally4 screens
Koala4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Rally at 12.4 against Koala's 18.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Rally sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Koala sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Rally versus Koala: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRallyKoala
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 β€” better18.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua PelegThreeSix Labs, Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rally

Subscriptions2
  • Rally Screen Time Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Rally Screen Time Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Koala

Subscriptions2
  • Koala Pro$29.991 Year
  • Koala Pro - 3 Day Trial3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Rally free?
Rally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Koala free?
Koala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rally or Koala have ads?
Neither Rally nor Koala shows ads.

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