Comparison

6 Years vs bubbles

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

Head to head
About

6 Years

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6 Years is designed for people who want a healthier, more intentional relationship with their phone. We built it because we knew the feeling ourselves: constant notifications, distractions, and endless scrolling that eats up hours every day. 6 Years fixes that with one simple change: a physical Key. Choose the apps that distract you, such as social media, games or messaging, and tap your Key to lock them. Unlike traditional screen time limits, there is no instant override. Your distracting apps only unlock when you physically scan your Key. If the Key is not next to you, they stay locked. That small physical step breaks the automatic “just checking” reflex and makes you pause for a moment to ask yourself whether you actually want to open the app or if it is simply habit. You can create Focus Modes for work, family time, sleep, or anything else tailored to your day, and enjoy the feeling of a quieter phone that supports your life instead of interrupting it. Most people spend around 2.5 hours a day on mindless scrolling, which adds up to six full years over a lifetime. That is why we named it 6 Years: a reminder that our time is limited and meant for living, creating, connecting and experiencing life, not losing it to a screen. 6 Years is not just about blocking apps. It is about taking back your time and using it for what truly matters. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

bubbles

Features
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Capture your thoughts at the speed of light. Most note-taking apps are cluttered, slow, and get in your way. bubbles is different. Designed for zero-friction, it’s the fastest way to turn a passing thought into a permanent record or an actionable reminder. No menus, no complex folders—just you and your ideas. EFFORTLESS SPEED Open the app and start writing immediately. bubbles is built for those who need to capture information instantly. Whether it's a sudden spark of genius or a quick task, bubbles ensures you never lose a thought again. INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION Stop manually scheduling your life. With built-in local intelligence, bubbles understands your context. Mention a time or a date, and the app will automatically suggest and create reminders for you. It’s like having a personal assistant that reads between the lines. TRUE PRIVACY: ZERO-KNOWLEDGE Your thoughts are yours alone. Bubbles is built on a "Zero-Knowledge" architecture. End-to-End Encryption (E2EE): Every note, AI chat, and reminder is encrypted on your device using your iCloud Keychain. Only You Have the Keys: Not even we can read your data. Your privacy isn't just a feature; it’s our foundation. Secure Sync: Experience seamless synchronization across your devices with the peace of mind that your data is invisible to the cloud. SMART AI CONVERSATIONS Need to dig deeper into a note? Engage in private AI conversations directly within your thoughts. Refine ideas, summarize long notes, or brainstorm—all protected by the same military-grade encryption that guards your notes. KEY FEATURES: Instant Capture: The fastest "Write" experience on iOS. Automatic Reminders: Context-aware task creation. Private AI: Secure, on-demand intelligence. iCloud Sync: Your notes, everywhere, always encrypted. Minimalist Design: No clutter, just focus. Experience the future of note-taking. Experience bubbles. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.appbubbles.lat/eula

Screenshots

6 Years4 screens
bubbles4 screens

Verdict

The call

6 Years and bubbles are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. 6 Years sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and bubbles sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
6 Years versus bubbles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter6 Yearsbubbles
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasomeno Tech B.V.Lat Ware Company

In-app purchases

2 purchases

6 Years

Subscriptions2
  • 6 Years$2.991 Month
  • 6 Years$9.991 Year
1 purchases

bubbles

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is 6 Years free?
6 Years is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is bubbles free?
bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 6 Years or bubbles have ads?
Neither 6 Years nor bubbles shows ads.

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