Comparison

CTRL vs DopaSpin

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

Head to head
About

CTRL

This app helps users break free from alcohol, weed, and cigarettes through daily pledges, progress tracking, and educational insights. It offers a private and anonymous experience to foster self-control and build a stronger mindset for recovery.

Highlights
  • Daily pledge system
  • Sobriety streak tracker
  • Educational insights
  • Minimalist and anonymous design
  • Inspirational reminders
  • Track progress and milestones
Features
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Join thousands reclaiming their freedom. Break free from alcohol, weed, and cigarettes — one day at a time. CTRL helps you master self-control through daily pledges, powerful insights, and a clean sobriety tracker designed to guide you toward clarity, strength, and purpose. Whether you’re starting your journey or maintaining your streak, CTRL keeps you grounded, motivated, and accountable — all in complete privacy. HOW TO USE CTRL – SOBRIETY & SELF-CONTROL APP: Download CTRL — Your Daily Sobriety Companion Set your starting day and make your first pledge Track your progress and unlock milestones as you grow Learn daily insights about your mind, body, and purpose WHY THOUSANDS TRUST CTRL CTRL isn’t just a tracker — it’s a mindset shift. Every pledge is a step toward your higher self. Through progress tracking, daily motivation, and science-based education, CTRL helps you understand your relationship with substances and rebuild discipline from within. CTRL MAKES QUITTING SIMPLE Daily Pledge System Commit every day to your goal. Renew your promise and build consistency through conscious choice. Sobriety Streak Tracker See your progress in real time. Watch your days of control add up and celebrate key milestones as you reclaim your freedom. Educational Insights Discover how alcohol, weed, and cigarettes affect your body, brain, and relationships — and learn how to reverse the damage. Minimalist & Anonymous No judgment, no social profile, no noise. Just you, your progress, and your purpose. Inspirational Reminders Receive motivational messages to keep your mindset strong through every high and low. FEATURES & BENEFITS Simple, distraction-free interface Track your sobriety streaks and milestones Learn facts about physical and mental recovery Build habits through daily pledges Stay inspired with curated motivational content 100% anonymous — no personal data shared PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP Unlock full access with CTRL Premium: Unlimited educational content and insights Exclusive motivational modules Priority updates and early feature access $7.99/month or $39.99/year (save 58%) TAKE BACK CONTROL Every great change begins with one decision. Make your pledge today — and become the person you were meant to be. Terms & conditions : https://lumpy-borogovia-216.notion.site/CTRL-Terms-Conditions-29d2a15cf5768027ae60e0891b8eb92a

About

DopaSpin

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DopaSpin is your personal dopamine menu — designed for ADHD, a curated list of real-world activities to replace mindless scrolling. Feeling the pull of your phone? Spin the wheel and get a random activity matched to your available time and energy. Or browse and choose exactly what you need. YOUR DOPAMINE MENU Organize activities into five categories, just like a restaurant menu: - Appetizers: Quick 5-15 minute resets - Main Courses: Fulfilling 15-60 minute activities - Sides: Background ambience and passive enjoyment - Desserts: High-dopamine indulgences (in moderation) - Specials: Rare, memorable experiences SMART SPIN The spin algorithm learns from your habits. Activities you enjoy come up more often. Things you always skip fade away. Three built-in presets — Balanced, Adventurous, and Routine Builder — plus full custom control with Pro. BUILT-IN TIMER Start a timer right from the spin result. See it on your Lock Screen with Live Activities. Get notified when time's up. WIDGETS Add Quick Spin or Choose widgets to your Home Screen for instant access without opening the app. PRIVACY FIRST All data stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no analytics. Your dopamine menu is 100% private. DOPASPIN PRO - Unlimited activities (free: up to 40) - Custom spin weight presets - Weekly charts and behavioral insights - Cloud sync (coming soon)

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: CTRL at 2 against DopaSpin's —. CTRL also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CTRL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and DopaSpin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CTRL versus DopaSpin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCTRLDopaSpin
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — better—
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperViral Tech Inc.Karol Kubik

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CTRL

Subscriptions2
  • CTRL Pro$7.991 Month
  • CTRL Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

DopaSpin

One-time1
  • DopaSpin Pro$9.99

Questions

Is CTRL free?
CTRL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DopaSpin free?
DopaSpin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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