Comparison

Aura vs Unrotten

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

Head to head
About

Aura

This app helps you limit screen time, block distracting applications, and build focus habits through rewarding features like mascot evolution and focus sessions. It offers tools for sleep schedules and a hardcore mode for maximum discipline.

Highlights
  • Limit screen time
  • Block distracting apps
  • Focus sessions
  • Mascot evolution for motivation
  • Sleep schedules
  • Hardcore Mode for strict control
  • Streak tracking
Features
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Aura: Screen Time Control Aura: Screen Time Control is a powerful screen time control app designed to help you limit screen time, block distracting apps, and build real focus habits—without guilt, pressure, or punishment. If you struggle with phone addiction, doom scrolling, or staying focused, Aura: Screen Time Control gives you a modern way to take control of your screen time. With built-in app blocker tools, focus sessions, and visual progress through mascot evolution, Aura makes screen time control feel motivating and personal. This is screen time control built for real life. Screen Time Control That Feels Rewarding Most screen time control apps rely on boring charts, strict limits, or shame-based reminders. Aura: Screen Time Control takes a different approach. Your mascot evolves as your screen time control improves. As you: Limit screen time Avoid doom scrolling Complete focus sessions Maintain focus streaks Use the app blocker consistently Your mascot becomes stronger and more confident. Poor screen time control causes visible setbacks—giving you instant feedback without guilt. Aura turns screen time control into something you can see, feel, and stick to. Focus Sessions With App Blocker Aura: Screen Time Control helps you enter deep focus using structured focus sessions. Each focus session allows you to: Block distracting apps with an app blocker Limit screen time during work or study Eliminate interruptions Build daily focus streaks Strengthen long-term screen time control Unlike traditional screen time control apps, Aura makes focus sessions feel rewarding instead of restrictive. Streaks That Reinforce Screen Time Control Consistency is the foundation of effective screen time control. Aura tracks: Focus streaks Low-distraction days Consistent screen time control habits Every completed streak reinforces better focus and helps you limit screen time naturally. Aura is built for long-term screen time control—not short bursts of motivation. Sleep Schedules for Better Screen Time Control Late-night scrolling makes screen time control harder. Aura: Screen Time Control includes sleep schedules to help you: Reduce screen time before bed Block apps at night Build healthier nighttime habits Better sleep leads to better focus—and stronger screen time control. Hardcore Mode for Screen Time Control For users who want maximum discipline, Aura: Screen Time Control includes Hardcore Mode. Hardcore Mode: Locks apps during focus sessions Prevents skipping or exiting early Enforces strict screen time control Works as a powerful app blocker Ideal for students and professionals who want to limit screen time completely. Aura Pro – Advanced Screen Time Control Aura Pro unlocks advanced screen time control tools. With Aura Pro, you get: Unlimited focus sessions Advanced sleep schedules Hardcore Mode app blocker Built for users who want reliable, long-term screen time control. Screen Time Control Without Stress Aura: Screen Time Control helps you limit screen time without anxiety or burnout. Unlike harsh app blocker tools, Aura uses focus sessions, streaks, and visual feedback to guide better screen time control naturally Who Should Use Aura: Screen Time Control? Aura: Screen Time Control is perfect for: People struggling with phone addiction or doom scrolling Students who need better focus Professionals who want distraction-free work Anyone looking to limit screen time with an app blocker Why Aura: Screen Time Control Works Visual mascot evolution instead of boring stats Powerful app blocker and focus sessions Clean design that reduces overstimulation Built specifically for long-term screen time control Aura: Screen Time Control isn’t just about limiting screen time—it’s about changing how you use your phone. Download Aura: Screen Time Control today and start building better screen time control—one focus session at a time. EULA terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Unrotten

Regain control of your time lost to endless scrolling. This app offers an AI coach to help you achieve your goals, track your mental energy, and set limits on distracting apps. Win back your day and unlock your true potential.

Highlights
  • AI Coach for goal support
  • MindBattery™ energy tracking
  • Customizable app shields
  • Phone-free session timers
  • Built-in goal setting
  • Apple Health integration
  • Home Screen widgets
Features
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Scrolling eats your days and ambitions. Unrotten wins back the hours lost to doomscrolling and trades them for your goals, bringing back calm, time and your true potential. Every reel and every "just five more minutes" adds up. Unrotten shows you what the feed is costing you, locks it before it wins, and gives you an AI Coach who keeps you going until the book is read, the run is done and your evenings are yours again. A COACH WHO KNOWS YOUR DAY Your AI Coach texts like a real person. It knows your sleep, your scroll and your goals. It greets you each morning, checks in on the plans you make, and taps you on the shoulder when the scroll runs long. PICK THE COACH THAT GETS YOU Wise and warm, calm and stoic, or a Drill Sergeant who won't let you off the hook. Need a real kick? Switch on Savage mode and get roasted, but never when you're down. MEET MINDBATTERY™ Your mind's charge, in one number. Scrolling drains it. Living recharges it. • Watch it drop with every minute on the apps you choose • Fill it back up with sleep, movement, breathing and time away • Check it at a glance on your Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island and in your Home Screen widgets SHIELDS DO THE HARD PART Willpower runs out. Shields don't. • A daily limit that locks the feed the moment you hit it • Breaks that cut endless sessions short • Hours of the day that stay yours, with the feed locked out • Phone-free sessions for deep work, focus or reading TRADE THE FEED FOR YOUR GOALS Unrotten comes with nine built-in goals, so there's one for everyone: less scrolling, shorter scroll sessions, calmer evenings, mornings for yourself, better sleep, more movement and more. Turn on the ones that matter to you and watch the good days add up. WIN BACK DAYS OF YOUR LIFE Insights shows every hour you take back from the feed, what it's worth, and how each goal is going, day by day. WIDGETS THAT KEEP YOU ON TRACK Your MindBattery™, your Coach and the time left today, right on your Home Screen. WORKS WITH APPLE HEALTH With your permission, Unrotten reads your sleep, workouts, steps and mindful minutes to recharge your MindBattery™ and score your nights, and saves the nights, workouts and breathing sessions you log. Your phone should work for you, not the other way around. Try Unrotten free for 7 days. MEMBERSHIP Unrotten needs a membership: monthly or yearly, each with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. The membership renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the renewal is charged within the 24 hours before it ends. Manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://unrotten.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://unrotten.app/privacy Unrotten supports everyday wellbeing and habits. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose or treat any condition. Apple, Apple Health and Dynamic Island are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Screenshots

Aura4 screens
Unrotten4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Aura at freemium against Unrotten's subscription. Aura also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Aura sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Unrotten sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aura holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aura ships an update every 10 days, Unrotten every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Aura versus Unrotten: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuraUnrotten
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB133 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHusein HakimNORTH VENTURES LLC

Customer experience

Aura

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Unrotten

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Aura

Subscriptions5
  • Aura Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Aura Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Aura Pro Annual$24.991 Year
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  • Aura Pro Annual1 Month trial$24.991 Year
  • Auro Pro Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Aura Lifetime$34.99
3 purchases

Unrotten

Subscriptions3
  • Unrotten Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Unrotten Yearly (Offer)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Unrotten Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Aura free?
Aura is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unrotten free?
Unrotten is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aura or Unrotten?
Aura is rated higher. Aura averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Unrotten averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Aura or Unrotten have ads?
Neither Aura nor Unrotten shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aura or Unrotten?
Aura ships an update every 10 days, and Unrotten every 2 weeks. Most recently, Aura was updated on November 5, 2026 and Unrotten on November 13, 2026.

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