# Unplug vs A5 Journal

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: A5 Journal at 15.0 against Unplug's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unplug sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and A5 Journal sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unplug ships an update every 4 days, A5 Journal weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unplug | A5 Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplug-screen-time-limits/id6752737168/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Farrell Bros LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840757602) | [ThinkFULL Holdings Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881115717) |

## What reviewers say

### Unplug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplug-screen-time-limits/id6752737168)

This app helps you reduce screen time by setting daily limits on chosen applications. It offers solo and group challenges with a unique point system for accountability. Parents can also use it to manage their teen's screen time and allowances.

**Highlights:** Set daily time limits for apps, Block apps when limit is reached, Solo and group challenges, Commit and earn Unplug Points, Family screen time management, Guided breathing pauses, Customizable shield styles

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| 5 Unplug Points | $5.00 | one-time |
| 10 Unplug Points | $10.00 | one-time |
| 20 Unplug Points | $20.00 | one-time |
| 30 Unplug Points | $30.00 | one-time |
| 40 Unplug Points | $40.00 | one-time |
| 50 Unplug Points | $50.00 | one-time |
| 75 Unplug Points | $75.00 | one-time |


### A5 Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a5-journal/id6759840404)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A5 Journal Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| A5 Journal Members - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| A5 Journal Family Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| A5 Journal Business Plan Monthly | $25.99 | per month |
| A5 Journal Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| A5 Journal Members - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| A5 Journal Business+ Plan Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| A5 Journal Family Plan Yearly | $109.99 | per year |
| A5 Journal Business Plan Yearly | $259.99 | per year |
| A5 Journal Business+ Plan Yearly | $499.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unplug free?

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

### Is A5 Journal free?

A5 Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Unplug or A5 Journal have ads?

Neither Unplug nor A5 Journal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unplug or A5 Journal?

Unplug ships an update every 4 days, and A5 Journal weekly. Most recently, Unplug was updated on October 15, 2026 and A5 Journal on October 10, 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.*