Comparison

Merite vs Deplug

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

Head to head
About

Merite

This app transforms screen time into a reward by letting users earn usage time by completing tasks. Distracting apps remain blocked until enough time is earned, promoting balance and turning your phone into a tool.

Highlights
  • Earn screen time by completing tasks
  • Block distracting apps until time is earned
  • Data stays on device, no tracking
  • Promotes phone-life balance
  • Turn phone into a tool
Features
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Make screen time a reward, not a habit. Merite helps you turn everyday responsibilities into intentional screen time. Create tasks for work, study, chores, or personal goals. Complete them to build your screen time budget, then use that time when you want a break. Instead of scrolling by default, Merite helps you pause, finish what matters, and enjoy your phone with less guilt. - Complete tasks to earn screen time - Keep distracting apps blocked until you have time available - Stay private with on-device data, no accounts, and no tracking - Enjoy guilt-free scrolling because your break is earned Turn your phone from a distraction into a tool for balance. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://artemtalko.github.io/merite.privacy-policy/

About

Deplug

Features
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Scroll less. Learn a language. Deplug blocks your most distracting apps - and the only way back in is to complete a quick language lesson. Trade mindless scrolling for real progress, one unlock at a time. You pick the apps to block. When you reach for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or anything else that pulls you in, Deplug stops you at the door and gives you a short lesson instead. Finish it, and you've earned your screen time. WHY DEPLUG WORKS Most app blockers are easy to ignore — one tap and you're back to scrolling. Deplug adds just enough friction to break the autopilot, and turns that moment into something useful. Every unlock makes you a little sharper instead of a little number. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Block any app or whole category with Apple Screen Time - Unlock blocked apps by completing a bite-sized lesson - Learn Spanish, French, Japanese, and more - Practice speaking with voice-based pronunciation lessons - Run focus sessions to stay locked in - Track your focus score, streaks, and screen time over time - See exactly where your hours go with the Time Audit HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose the apps you want to block 2. Open a blocked app — Deplug intercepts it 3. Complete a lesson to unlock for a set time Your Screen Time data stays private and never leaves your device. No account or login required. LANGUAGES Spanish, French, Japanese, and more — across multiple difficulty levels. — SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION You can subscribe to Deplug Premium to get unlimited access to all app features. Subscription options: - Premium Yearly — $49.99 / year - Premium Weekly — $9.99 / week - Subscriptions are billed automatically at the rate depending on the selected subscription plan. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://deplugapp.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://deplugapp.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Merite4 screens
Deplug4 screens

Verdict

The call

Merite and Deplug are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Merite sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Deplug sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Merite versus Deplug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeriteDeplug
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem TalkoClean Product Scanner LLC

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Merite

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
  • Buy me a pizza$2.99
  • Big tip$5.99
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  • Merite Pro Lifetime$79.99
2 purchases

Deplug

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Merite free?
Merite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deplug free?
Deplug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Merite or Deplug have ads?
Neither Merite nor Deplug shows ads.

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