Comparison

Alibi vs WhyOpen

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€” then makes you prove you actually finished. HOW IT WORKS β€’ Create a task and set your focus duration β€’ Alibi locks your distracting apps using Screen Time β€’ When the timer ends, snap a photo proving you did the work β€’ AI verifies your proof before marking the task complete FEATURES β€’ App Blocking β€” Uses Apple Screen Time to shield selected apps, categories, and websites during focus sessions β€’ Proof of Completion β€” Take a photo or upload from your gallery. AI checks if it matches your task β€’ Give-Up Deterrence β€” Multi-step confirmation makes you think twice before quitting β€’ Stats & Streaks β€” Track your focus time, completion rate, and daily streaks β€’ Evidence Board β€” A gallery of all your proof photos β€’ Live Activity β€” See your active timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island β€’ Lock Screen Widget β€” 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

WhyOpen

Features
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WhyOpen helps you break mindless phone habits by adding one simple pause before distraction. When you try to open a locked app, WhyOpen asks: β€œWhy are you opening this?” That small moment of reflection helps you make intentional choices, reduce impulsive scrolling, and stay focused on what actually matters. With WhyOpen, you can: Lock distracting apps during selected times Set your own personal β€œwhy” prompts Track unlock attempts and behavior patterns Build streaks and celebrate consistency Review simple stats to understand your habits Stay in control without extreme restrictions WhyOpen is designed for students, professionals, creators, and anyone who wants a healthier relationship with their phone. You don’t need more willpower. You need a better pause. Choose with intention. Open with purpose. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hilmicanceliker.com/whyopen/whyopen.html

Screenshots

Alibi4 screens
WhyOpen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alibi at every 2 days against WhyOpen's every 4 weeks. WhyOpen's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Alibi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and WhyOpen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alibi ships an update every 2 days, WhyOpen every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Alibi versus WhyOpen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlibiWhyOpen
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRefino Kashi Kyle EstudilloHilmican Celiker

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

WhyOpen

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Alibi free?
Alibi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WhyOpen free?
WhyOpen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alibi or WhyOpen have ads?
Neither Alibi nor WhyOpen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alibi or WhyOpen?
Alibi ships an update every 2 days, and WhyOpen every 4 weeks. Most recently, Alibi was updated on September 17, 2026 and WhyOpen on September 11, 2026.

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