Comparison

Pupmeter vs Earned

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

Head to head
About

Pupmeter

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Choose which apps and websites to block, set smart schedules, and watch your cute avatar slowly feels sad the longer you scroll. That gentle visual nudge makes it easier to put the phone down. Users save up to 2 hours a day, feel less distracted, sleep better, and get more done. What you get - Instant blocking for distracting apps and websites - Focus timers for deep work and Pomodoro sessions - Smart schedules for mornings, bedtime, and meetings - Mindful breaks to reset without guilt - Clear insights that quickly reveal your biggest DoomScrolling apps Private & Secure Pupmeter is built on Apple’s Screen Time API. All monitoring and blocking happen entirely on your device. Your browsing data never leaves your phone. All features require a subscription. Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/pupmeter-termscondition/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pupmeterprivacypolicy/home

About

Earned

Features
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Every unlock begins with a commitment. Earned helps you break the scroll-first habit. Before you open the apps you love, you do something that matters β€” wash the dishes, read, work out, study β€” and only then earn a limited window of screen time. HOW IT WORKS 1. DECLARE A TASK Choose from dozens of built-in tasks across chores, wellness, learning, creativity, and more β€” or create your own with Earned Pro. 2. SET A TIMER Pick how long you'll focus. The timer cannot be paused or skipped. Your selected apps stay locked until time is up. 3. EARN YOUR APPS When the timer ends, you unlock a scroll window β€” screen time you've actually earned. When it's over, apps lock again until your next task. WHY EARNED IS DIFFERENT β€’ Commitment-first β€” scrolling is the reward, not the default β€’ No pause, no override β€” the timer runs until it's done β€’ Real tasks, real streaks β€” build momentum day after day β€’ Uses Apple's Screen Time APIs β€” locking happens on your device β€’ Widgets & Live Activities β€” see your timer and progress at a glance FREE INCLUDES β€’ Lock up to 3 apps β€’ 1 app folder β€’ Full task library β€’ Streak tracking β€’ Scroll window after each completed task EARNED PRO β€’ Unlimited app locking β€’ Unlimited app folders β€’ Custom tasks & durations β€’ Schedule tasks ahead of time β€’ Full insights & streak history β€’ Custom scroll window length PRIVACY Earned uses Apple's Screen Time and Family Controls frameworks to lock and unlock apps on your device. We do not sell your data. Screen Time usage data stays on your device. SUBSCRIPTIONS Earned Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://malachipatrick718.github.io/earned/privacy/

Screenshots

Pupmeter4 screens
Earned4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pupmeter and Earned are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Pupmeter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Earned sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pupmeter versus Earned: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPupmeterEarned
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size41 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARCHIT KAPURMalachi Patrick

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pupmeter

Subscriptions3
  • PupMeter Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • PupMeter Yearly Subcription$24.991 Year
  • PupMeter Yearly Subcription$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Earned

Subscriptions2
  • Earned Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Earned Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Pupmeter free?
Pupmeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Earned free?
Earned is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pupmeter or Earned have ads?
Neither Pupmeter nor Earned shows ads.

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