Modo vs Pactly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Modo
This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting applications at the system level. Set focus sessions, choose difficulty levels, and schedule restrictions to improve productivity and digital wellbeing.
- System-level app blocking via Screen Time
- Customizable focus sessions with timers
- Adjustable difficulty levels for blocking
- App and group selection for restrictions
- Automated focus schedules
- Reports on time saved and pickups avoided
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Regain control of your time. Modo uses Apple’s Screen Time framework to block addicting apps. How it works Start a session, pick the apps you want blocked, choose a difficulty, and set the duration. While the session is active, selected apps are restricted at the system level. When time’s up, access is restored. Why Modo • Real, system-level blocking via Screen Time • Minimal, fast, and easy to use • Designed for deep work, study, and digital wellbeing Features • Focus Sessions: one tap to start, with live timer • Difficulty Levels: Easy / Medium / Hard / Blocked • App Selection: pick specific apps or groups to restrict • Schedules: automate focus by time and day (work, study, sleep) • Reports: see time saved, pickups avoided, and trends • Reminders: gentle prompts to start or resume focus Premium unlocks (freemium available) • Blocked difficulty (strict) • Unlimited schedules and app groups • Advanced reports and insights • Priority enhancements as we roll out new features Who it’s for • Students who want distraction-free study time • Professionals who need deep work blocks • Anyone building healthier phone habits Privacy Modo relies on Apple’s Screen Time APIs for blocking. You control which apps are restricted and when. We don’t collect your data. Notes • Requires enabling Screen Time/Family Controls permission to function. • Availability of certain restrictions may vary by app category and iOS version. Take back your time—one focused session at a time.
Pactly
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Pactly turns your tasks into screen time rewards. Add the things you need to get done: homework, chores, workouts, anything. Complete them and earn minutes of screen time. Until you do, your chosen apps stay locked. HOW IT WORKS • Add tasks for your day, each with a screen time reward • Your selected apps are locked until tasks are complete • Finish a task → earn the minutes → apps unlock automatically • Build daily streaks and track your progress over time FEATURES • Screen Time integration — lock any apps you choose • Customizable rewards — set how many minutes each task is worth • Priority levels — mark tasks as low, medium, or high priority • Delay reminders — need more time? Delay a task and get reminded later • Daily streaks — stay consistent and watch your streak grow • History view — see everything you've completed and your stats • Home screen widget — check your tasks without opening the app • Daily reminder — get a morning nudge to plan your day PROMPTLY PRO • Unlimited tasks per day • Lock unlimited apps • Everything you need to stay on track Pactly is the app for anyone who wants to earn their screen time instead of just spending it. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Modo at 5.0 against Pactly's 1.0. Pactly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Modo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Pactly asks for nothing beyond the download.
Modo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | Modo | Pactly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alejandro Reyes Bradford | Nanda Subramani |
In-app purchases
Modo
- Modo Premium Monthly$8.991 Month
- Modo Premium Annual$69.991 Year
Pactly
No in-app purchases








