Comparison

CTRL Habits vs Derin

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

Head to head
About

CTRL Habits

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You don't need another habit tracker. You need a system that helps you follow through. CTRL Habits combines daily tracking, social accountability, and optional app blocking. Build routines that fit your life, stay accountable with friends, and make distracting apps wait until the habits that matter are done. HOW IT WORKS Build your routine Choose the habits you want to work on. Set your schedule, define your targets, and create a system you can sustain. Track each day Complete habits, build streaks, and see where you are consistent. Clear analytics help you understand your progress without overcomplicating it. Block distracting apps Choose the apps you want to block and link them to specific habits. With your permission, selected apps remain blocked each day until the linked habits are completed. You decide which apps are included, which habits unlock them, and whether app blocking is active. You can update or disable the setup at any time. Add friends Share progress with people you trust. See each other show up, support consistency, and make accountability part of the routine. WHY CTRL HABITS Most habit apps stop at reminders and streaks. CTRL Habits connects your habits to real accountability. Your daily commitments stay visible. Friends can support your progress. Optional app blocking adds a practical consequence when distractions get in the way. APP BLOCKING AND PRIVACY App blocking is completely optional. CTRL Habits only blocks the apps you select and only according to the habits you link. Your selected apps are stored on your device. CTRL Habits does not create, store, or analyze app usage reports. You can remove permissions or turn off app blocking at any time. WHAT YOU CAN TRACK โ€ข Health and fitness โ€ข Productivity and focus โ€ข Mindfulness and self-care โ€ข Learning and growth โ€ข Personal routines and custom habits BUILT FOR FOLLOWING THROUGH CTRL Habits is for anyone who wants more than good intentions. Whether you are training, studying, building a business, creating, or improving your daily routine, CTRL gives your commitments structure. Build the habit. Stay accountable. Earn back your distractions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ctrlhabits.com/privacy Questions or feedback: info@ctrlhabits.com

About

Derin

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Derin is a focus timer built for people who do real work โ€” developers, writers, freelancers, and anyone who needs uninterrupted time to think. Pick a session, start focusing, and see your progress live โ€” right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. No need to unlock your phone or check a tab. Just glance and keep going. WHY DERIN? โ€” Live Dynamic Island & Lock Screen countdown See your remaining time and progress ring without leaving what you're doing. No other focus timer makes this as seamless. โ€” Fixed focus lengths Choose 25 or 50 minutes free, or unlock 90-minute sessions with Derin Pro. No decision fatigue, no custom timers to configure โ€” just start. โ€” Streaks that matter Complete one session a day to keep your streak alive. Simple to understand, satisfying to maintain. โ€” Session history See today's session for free. Unlock unlimited history and weekly/monthly focus analytics with Derin Pro. โ€” Calm, distraction-free design Dark by default, minimal, no gamification, no notifications begging you back. Derin gets out of your way. Start your first session today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CTRL Habits4 screens
Derin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CTRL Habits at none against Derin's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Derin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. CTRL Habits asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
CTRL Habits versus Derin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCTRL HabitsDerin
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size70 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCTRL Studio UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Skander Blaiti

In-app purchases

None

CTRL Habits

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Derin

Subscriptions3
  • Derin Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Derin Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Derin Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is CTRL Habits free?
CTRL Habits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Derin free?
Derin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CTRL Habits or Derin have ads?
Neither CTRL Habits nor Derin shows ads.

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