# Aura vs Budli

The clearest difference is monetization model: Aura at freemium against Budli's subscription. Budli's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aura sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Budli sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Aura against 5.0 for Budli. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Aura ships an update every 10 days, Budli every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aura | Budli |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aura-screen-time-control/id6757862606/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budli-screen-time-pet/id6774086698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 191 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Husein Hakim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769994815) | [John Uschold](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774086700) |

## What reviewers say

### Aura

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aura-screen-time-control/id6757862606)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aura Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Aura Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Aura Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Aura Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Auro Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Aura Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


### Budli

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budli-screen-time-pet/id6774086698)

This app helps you reduce screen time by gamifying app blocking. A virtual pet thrives when you stay off distracting apps, evolving as you reclaim your time. It offers gentle reminders and focus sessions, designed for distractible minds.

**Highlights:** Gamified app blocking with a virtual pet, Pet evolves based on time saved, Focus sessions for deep work, Gentle 'are you sure?' prompts, Personalized daily rituals, App blocking built on Apple Screen Time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Budli Plus: App Blocker Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Budli Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Budli Plus: Screen Time Coach | $19.99 | per year |
| Budli Plus: Screen Time Coach | $29.99 | per year |
| Budli Plus: Focus Pet Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Budli Plus: Focus Pet Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Budli Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aura free?

Aura is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Budli free?

Budli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Aura or Budli?

Aura and Budli are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Aura or Budli have ads?

Neither Aura nor Budli shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aura or Budli?

Aura ships an update every 10 days, and Budli every 4 days. Most recently, Aura was updated on November 5, 2026 and Budli on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*