Comparison

Clockwise vs Detach

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

Head to head
About

Clockwise

Features
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Clockwise is a powerful, privacy-first time tracker built for freelancers, consultants, and anyone who wants to understand where their time goes. Start a timer, plan your week, block distractions, and review your hours — all from one app. TRACK YOUR TIME Start and stop timers with a single tap. Enter a quick title, assign a client, and let Clockwise handle the rest. Your timer keeps running even if you close the app, and picks up right where you left off when you relaunch. Pause and resume anytime. Paused time is automatically excluded from your totals so your records stay accurate. PLAN YOUR DAY Create tasks with estimated durations and schedule them throughout your week. Set recurring tasks for daily or weekly routines. Start a timer directly from any planned task — Clockwise links your tracked time back to your plan so you can see what's on track and what's falling behind. FOCUS MODE Block distracting apps while you work. When you start a timer with Focus Mode enabled, Clockwise uses Screen Time to keep you on task. When you stop, your apps come back. Simple. ORGANIZE WITH CLIENTS & TAGS Create clients and tag your entries for easy filtering. Whether you're juggling multiple freelance clients or organizing personal projects, Clockwise keeps everything sorted. REVIEW YOUR ENTRIES Browse all your time entries in one place. Search by title or client, group by date, and tap any entry to edit the details. See daily summaries at a glance. WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES Glance at your running timer from your Home Screen or Lock Screen. Clockwise widgets show your active session so you always know what you're working on. PRIVACY FIRST All your data lives on your device. Clockwise does not collect, upload, or share any of your information. No analytics. No tracking. Just your data, on your device. DESIGNED FOR IPHONE & IPAD Clockwise adapts to your device with a tab bar on iPhone and a sidebar on iPad, so it feels right at home everywhere. --- Whether you bill by the hour or just want to be more intentional with your time, Clockwise gives you the tools without the complexity. Download Clockwise and take control of your time.

About

Detach

This app helps you reduce screen time by physically blocking distracting applications. Simply tap your phone on a focus tag to initiate a session, making it harder to access apps that pull your attention away. It's designed for real-life scenarios like studying, working, and family time.

Highlights
  • Instantly block distracting apps
  • Start focus mode with a simple tap
  • Choose which apps to block
  • Reduce screen time and stop endless scrolling
  • Build healthier phone habits
  • Private and secure data
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https://getdetach.app Most screen time apps rely on willpower. Detach doesn’t. Detach blocks distracting apps with a simple physical action. Tap your phone on a focus tag to instantly start a focus session and remove the apps that pull your attention away. No timers. No complicated settings. Just a small action that makes it harder to fall back into endless scrolling. HOW DETACH WORKS Choose the apps that distract you most Social media, games, news, or anything else. Tap your focus tag Detach instantly blocks those apps and notifications. Stay focused Your phone stays distraction-free until you tap again. That small physical step creates a barrier between you and your distractions. DESIGNED FOR REAL LIFE Studying Tap your phone at your desk to block social media while studying. Deep Work Start a focus session before an important task and eliminate interruptions. Reading and Writing Keep your phone distraction-free while you concentrate. Family Time Block notifications and stay present with the people around you. FEATURES • Instantly block distracting apps • Start focus mode with a simple tap • Choose which apps to block • Reduce screen time and stop endless scrolling • Build healthier phone habits • Private and secure — your data stays on your device TAKE BACK YOUR ATTENTION Detach helps you spend less time scrolling and more time doing what actually matters. Whether you're studying, working, reading, or spending time with friends and family, Detach helps you stay present and focused. Start detaching from distractions today.

Screenshots

Clockwise4 screens
Detach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Detach at none against Clockwise's 1. Detach also leads on ratings volume (71 vs 1). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Clockwise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Detach asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Clockwise against 4.9 for Detach. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detach has 71 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Clockwise versus Detach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockwiseDetach
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (71 ratings)
Positive reviews—97.0% of reviews
Number of ratings171 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarma Farm, LLCEric Factor

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Clockwise

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99
None

Detach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clockwise free?
Clockwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Detach free?
Detach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clockwise or Detach?
Clockwise is rated higher. Clockwise averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Detach averages 4.9 from 71 ratings.
Do Clockwise or Detach have ads?
Neither Clockwise nor Detach shows ads.

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