# Thanked vs Intention

The clearest difference is ads: Thanked at none against Intention's shown. Intention's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thanked sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Intention sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thanked ships an update every 5 weeks, Intention every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thanked | Intention |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intention-screen-time-control/id6759113843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **13** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeannie Yoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862007528) | [CLV AI HOLDINGS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876945550) |

## What reviewers say

### Thanked

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thanked-family-gift-tracker/id6756636629)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thanked Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Thanked Annual | $4.99 | per year |


### Intention

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intention-screen-time-control/id6759113843)

This app introduces a "friction" barrier to prevent compulsive app usage. Instead of simple timers, it presents cognitive challenges that must be solved before accessing blocked applications, helping users regain focus and control over their screen time.

**Highlights:** Cognitive challenges (mental math, memory, word scramble, Stroop test), Customizable app blocking, Set unlock durations, Track screen time and progress, System-level blocking via Apple APIs, Privacy-focused design

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intention Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Intention Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thanked free?

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

### Is Intention free?

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

### Do Thanked or Intention have ads?

Intention shows ads; Thanked does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thanked or Intention?

Thanked ships an update every 5 weeks, and Intention every 2 weeks. Most recently, Thanked was updated on October 30, 2026 and Intention on October 31, 2026.

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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.*