Dad Mode vs Sabbath
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dad Mode
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Dad Mode helps you be fully present during family time by blocking the apps that pull you away. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose which apps distract you most - social media, news, games, or anything else 2. Slide to activate Dad Mode when it's family time 3. Stay present while those apps are blocked FEATURES - Simple slide-to-activate gesture - no complicated settings - Uses Apple's Screen Time to reliably block apps - Track your focus streaks and total present time - Daily reminders to activate Dad Mode - Home screen widget shows your status at a glance WHY DAD MODE? We've all been there. You pick up your phone to check one thing, and suddenly 20 minutes have passed. Your kids are playing, your partner is talking, and you missed it. Dad Mode creates a simple barrier between you and your distracting apps. When it's on, those apps are blocked. No willpower required. It's not about never using your phone. It's about being intentional. When you're with your family, be WITH your family. PRIVACY FIRST - All your data stays on your device - No accounts, no sign-ups, no tracking - We never see which apps you block or when you use Dad Mode Built by a dad, for dads (and moms, and anyone who wants to be more present).
Sabbath
This app encourages users to disconnect from their phones one day a week, fostering a digital detox. It's designed for individuals and families to engage in offline activities together. The practice is inspired by an ancient tradition.
- Weekly digital detox
- App blocking for one day
- Family and friend participation
- Modern take on ancient practice
- Promotes offline activities
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A modern app for a ancient practice. Put your phone down one day a week. Do it with your family and friends. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sabbath-screentime.netlify.app/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dad Mode at none against Sabbath's 2. Dad Mode also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Sabbath sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Dad Mode asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Dad Mode | Sabbath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gustavo Tiffer | Dig Wells, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Dad Mode
No in-app purchases
Sabbath
- Sabbath Plus Monthly$6.991 Month
- Sabbath Plus Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year









