MeBeforeApps vs Intent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MeBeforeApps
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You don't need to quit. You just need to use less. MeBeforeApps shows a pause screen before you open distracting apps, helping turn unconscious scrolling into a conscious choice. Instead of forcing you to quit, it gives you one moment to decide. One mindful choice a day can become a calmer phone routine over time. Mindful digital detox, not through willpower alone, but through awareness. A realistic way to reduce screen time without going cold turkey. This app is for you if: - You keep watching Reels or Shorts before bed - You lose time to mindless social media without noticing - You need to focus for exams, work, or studying - Full blocking feels too extreme, but you still want less screen time - You want a digital wellbeing tool built around conscious choice How it works: (1) Pick apps you open too often and set your daily goal. Add Instagram, YouTube, or any habit app, and a pause screen appears each time you open it. (2) On the pause screen, choose consciously. - Hold On: go back to home - Just a Bit: choose to proceed for a limited time (3) Review your patterns in the timeline and app detail stats. See each app's 120-day heatmap, the last 7 days of real usage time, and Insight cards that show when you open apps most. Sleep Shield Auto-blocks apps during your sleep hours. Set your schedule, days, and grace period to protect your nights from late scrolling. Focus Mode Hard block your phone whenever you need to concentrate. Exclude up to 5 apps and activate Focus Mode when it matters. Starting and ending a session is free. Pro lets you exit instantly. Start for free - Block unlimited apps - Timeline tracking - Daily goal setting - App detail stats screen - Sleep Shield: auto-block apps during sleep hours - Focus Mode: hard block on demand, up to 5 excluded apps Build a calmer phone routine with Pro - Temporarily pause blocking for any app with one tap, auto-resumes in 60 minutes - Exit Focus Mode instantly - Use extended allow options - Customize each app's pause screen message - Customize each app's pause screen icon - Customize each app's pause screen background color (10 colors) - Choose a pre-open delay: 0, 5, 10, 20, 30, 45, or 60 seconds Your custom settings are kept if Pro expires and restored automatically when you subscribe again. Your first step toward a calmer, more intentional phone life. Start with MeBeforeApps. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kbpzdm.com/apps/mebeforeapps/privacy
Intent
This app helps you use social media with purpose and then disconnect. It reduces infinite scrolling by letting you choose specific tasks before opening platforms, and offers features to protect your time and plan your next check-in.
- Choose purpose before opening
- Reduce infinite scrolling
- Hide Reels and Shorts
- Set session timers and limits
- Prepare captions and reminders
- Account privacy on device
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Use social media for a reason, then get back to your day. Intent helps reduce infinite scrolling while keeping supported social tasks within reach. FREE AND PRO Search and timed browsing are free. Messages, Notifications, Post, Profile and advanced customization require an Intent Pro subscription. Available actions depend on the platform; beta and unavailable features are labeled. CHOOSE BEFORE YOU OPEN Pick a purpose, such as messages, search or timed browsing. Available actions differ by platform; beta and unavailable routes are labeled. Intent will not silently fall back to an unrestricted recommendation feed. PROTECT YOUR TIME Hide supported Reels, Shorts and recommendation entry points. Set session timers, daily focused-browsing limits and focus or sleep routines. Optional Screen Time protection blocks only the native apps you select. PLAN YOUR NEXT CHECK-IN Prepare captions and schedule your own reminders. Publish yourself in the official app. Intent cannot read or forward other apps’ notifications and does not post automatically. YOUR ACCOUNTS STAY ON DEVICE Sign in on each platform’s own website. Separate account profiles keep website sessions on your device. Intent does not receive your social passwords. Includes adapters for Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Threads, Facebook, Xiaohongshu, Reddit, X, Pinterest, NAVER, Snapchat and LinkedIn. Web features vary by platform, region and account. Core protection is free; optional Intent Pro adds advanced customization. This is an independent app, not endorsed by these platforms. Privacy: https://www.evergoodsholdings.com/intent/privacy Terms: https://www.evergoodsholdings.com/intent/terms Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Intent at none against MeBeforeApps's shown. MeBeforeApps's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. MeBeforeApps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Intent sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MeBeforeApps ships an update every 9 days, Intent monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MeBeforeApps | Intent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kimgrowth | Evergoods Holdings LLC |
In-app purchases
MeBeforeApps
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$6.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$39.99
Intent
- Intent Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Intent Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year








