Comparison

Merit vs Merit.

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

Head to head
About

Merit

This app locks distracting applications on your phone until you achieve your daily fitness objectives. It integrates with health tracking to monitor your activity, helping you build consistent exercise habits and reduce screen time.

Highlights
  • Fitness-based app blocking
  • Apple Health integration
  • Customizable fitness goals
  • Personalized app blocking
  • Habit building
  • Screen time control
Features
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Merit helps you exercise more and scroll less by locking distracting apps until you complete your daily fitness goals. Merit blocks apps on your phone until you complete your set physical activity for the day. We know just how difficult it is to exercise when the dopamine rush of social media is one click away. This is why we built Merit. FEATURES Fitness-Based App Blocking Block any app or website until you complete your daily physical activity goal. Apple Health Integration Merit securely syncs with Apple Health to track steps, calories burned, or Move goals. Custom Fitness Goals Set goals that match your lifestyle, and increase them as your fitness improves. Personalized App Blocking Choose exactly which apps or sites to block (social media, streaming, games, and more). Build Consistent Habits Turn exercise into a daily non-negotiable by tying it to something you already want. Screen Time Control Reduce screen time by limiting access to distracting apps until your goals are complete. WHY DOES IT WORK? Merit removes temptation and replaces it with accountability, helping you: - Reduce screen time - Exercise consistently - Build healthier daily habits Merit includes a free 14 day trial to use all of its features. You can start a 14-day free trial to access Merit's features. Unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial, you will be automatically charged the price indicated on the payment screen. Terms of Use: https://www.getmerit.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.getmerit.app/privacy-policy

About

Merit.

Features
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Show up. Apps unlock. Merit blocks distracting apps until you physically arrive at the places that matter — the gym, library, office, or anywhere you commit to being. No timers, no willpower needed. Just show up. HOW IT WORKS • Set a commitment: pick a location, choose which apps to block, and set your schedule • When your commitment activates, selected apps are blocked • Walk to your location — Merit detects your arrival via GPS and unlocks your apps • Build streaks by showing up consistently TWO BLOCKING MODES • Block Until Arrival — apps stay locked until you show up (perfect for getting yourself to the gym) • Block While At Location — apps lock only while you're there (perfect for staying focused at the library) ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNERS Invite a friend to join your commitment. See when they show up. Hold each other accountable. Because it's easier to skip when nobody's watching. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Daily streaks and weekly progress • See how often you show up to each location • Monthly history and unlock records FREE TO START • 1 commitment with up to 3 blocked apps • Join shared commitments from friends • Full streak and stats tracking MERIT PRO • Unlimited commitments and locations • Unlimited blocked apps • Create shared commitments • Custom themes, fonts, and app icons MERIT PRO PRICING Merit Pro is available as a monthly subscription ($6.99/month, introductory offer: $0.99 for the first month) or annual subscription ($49.99/year). A lifetime purchase is also available. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://usemerit.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://usemerit.app/terms

Screenshots

Merit4 screens
Merit.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Merit. at none against Merit's shown. Merit's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases 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. Merit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Merit. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Merit versus Merit.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeritMerit.
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGajLabs Corp.Merit Apps LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Merit

Subscriptions2
  • Merit Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Merit Pro Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
3 purchases

Merit.

Subscriptions2
  • Merit Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Merit Pro Annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Merit Pro Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is Merit free?
Merit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Merit. free?
Merit. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Merit or Merit. have ads?
Merit shows ads; Merit. does not.

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