Comparison

Alibi vs reason

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

Head to head
About

Alibi

Features
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Alibi is your accountability partner that blocks distracting apps while you work — then makes you prove you actually finished. HOW IT WORKS • Create a task and set your focus duration • Alibi locks your distracting apps using Screen Time • When the timer ends, snap a photo proving you did the work • AI verifies your proof before marking the task complete FEATURES • App Blocking — Uses Apple Screen Time to shield selected apps, categories, and websites during focus sessions • Proof of Completion — Take a photo or upload from your gallery. AI checks if it matches your task • Give-Up Deterrence — Multi-step confirmation makes you think twice before quitting • Stats & Streaks — Track your focus time, completion rate, and daily streaks • Evidence Board — A gallery of all your proof photos • Live Activity — See your active timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Lock Screen Widget — Quick glance at your focus status No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Your data stays on your device. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://alibiapp.vercel.app/privacy

About

reason

Features
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Choose which apps are a problem for you and Reason will block them. When you want to use them, you'll have to enter a reason and set yourself a time limit. Often you'll just close these apps instead of entering a reason, but even if you don't, your open app will be blocked once your time limit runs out. If you're struggling with screen addiction, this app is for you. If you find yourself opening apps for no apparent reason, we're on the case. If you open messages from friends and then get stuck doomscrolling, we've got you covered. It's a small moment of friction, but by pausing and stating your reason for opening distracting apps, you'll find yourself spending less time glued to your phone. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Alibi4 screens
reason4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Alibi at 5.0 against reason's 1.0. Alibi also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Alibi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and reason sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alibi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alibi ships an update every 2 days, reason every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Alibi versus reason: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlibireason
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRefino Kashi Kyle EstudilloThomas Woodruff

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Alibi

Subscriptions2
  • Alibi Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Alibi Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

reason

Subscriptions2
  • Reason Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Reason Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Alibi free?
Alibi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is reason free?
reason is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alibi or reason?
Alibi is rated higher. Alibi averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while reason averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Alibi or reason have ads?
Neither Alibi nor reason shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alibi or reason?
Alibi ships an update every 2 days, and reason every 10 days. Most recently, Alibi was updated on October 24, 2026 and reason on October 24, 2026.

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