# unhookd vs Habits First

The clearest difference is ads: Habits First at none against unhookd's shown. Habits First also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (194 vs 20). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. unhookd sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Habits First sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Habits First holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Habits First has 194 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of unhookd's written reviews are positive against 95% of Habits First's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

unhookd ships an update every 3 weeks, Habits First weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | unhookd | Habits First |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unhookd-screen-time-control/id6751729475/reviews) | **[4.9 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habits-first/id6791076258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **194** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 94.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [unhookd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836481876) | [Eric Su](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763094575) |

## What reviewers say

### unhookd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unhookd-screen-time-control/id6751729475)

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.

**Highlights:** Default-locked apps, Scheduled access slots, Mindful 'peek' feature, Healthy friction prompts, Usage insights and score, Focus on intentional use

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| unhookd Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| unhookd Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| unhookd Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| unhookd Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| unhookd Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| unhookd Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| unhookd Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| unhookd Pro | $49.99 | one-time |
| unhookd Pro | $129.99 | one-time |
| unhookd Pro | $149.99 | one-time |


### Habits First

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habits-first/id6791076258)

This app blocks distracting applications until you complete your daily habits. It uses integrations with health trackers and other apps to automatically monitor your progress. Unlock your favorite apps by building healthier routines and reducing screen time.

**Highlights:** App blocking until habits are done, Integrates with Apple Health and trackers, Customizable habit goals, Built-in Pomodoro timer, Schedule-based blocking, Optional cross-device syncing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Habits Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is unhookd free?

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

### Is Habits First free?

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

### Which has better reviews, unhookd or Habits First?

Habits First is rated higher. unhookd averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Habits First averages 4.9 from 194 ratings.

### Do unhookd or Habits First have ads?

unhookd shows ads; Habits First does not.

### Which is updated more often, unhookd or Habits First?

unhookd ships an update every 3 weeks, and Habits First weekly. Most recently, unhookd was updated on October 30, 2026 and Habits First on November 1, 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.*