# Alibi vs Deny

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deny at none against Alibi's 2. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alibi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Deny asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Alibi against 5.0 for Deny. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alibi | Deny |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alibi-ai-screen-time-control/id6755371646/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deny-screen-time-lock/id6773738211/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Refino Kashi Kyle Estudillo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852212388) | [StepAI K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891787914) |

## What reviewers say

### Alibi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alibi-ai-screen-time-control/id6755371646)

This app acts as an accountability partner by blocking distracting applications during work sessions. It requires users to provide photographic proof of task completion, verified by AI, before marking a session as finished. Features include app blocking, AI-powered photo verification, and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** AI-powered app blocking, Photo proof of task completion, Give-up deterrence, Focus time stats and streaks, Live Activity and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alibi Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Alibi Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Deny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deny-screen-time-lock/id6773738211)

This app helps you regain focus by blocking distracting applications. It requires a friend's approval to unlock apps, fostering accountability and making screen time limits stick. Take back your attention with a collaborative approach to digital well-being.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps and sites, Schedule app blocking, Daily time limits for apps, Friend approval required for unlocks, Temporary unlock with countdown, Collaborative progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alibi free?

Alibi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Deny free?

Deny is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alibi or Deny?

Alibi and Deny are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Alibi or Deny have ads?

Neither Alibi nor Deny shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*