Comparison

Abstain vs Evolution

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

Head to head
About

Abstain

Features
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Willpower isn't something you're born with—it's something you build. Abstain helps you train self-control through "micro-fasting"—short, timed breaks from everyday temptations like social media, sugar, caffeine, snacking, or gaming. Choose your challenge, set a timer (30 minutes to 4 hours), and practice saying no. TRAIN YOUR WILLPOWER Think of each fast as a rep at the gym—but for your mind. The more you practice resisting small urges, the stronger your self-discipline becomes. Start with 30 minutes. Work your way up. TRACK YOUR URGES When temptation strikes during a fast, log it. Note what triggered the craving. Over time, you'll see patterns—and learn what makes you tick. REFLECT & GROW After each fast, rate the difficulty and add notes. Completed a tough one? Celebrate it. Broke early? No shame—reflect on why and try again. Every attempt builds awareness. EARN WILLPOWER POINTS Level up from Novice to Grandmaster as you complete fasts, build streaks, and improve your success rate. Watch your points grow and stay motivated. SURPRISE CHALLENGES Enable Surprise Fasts to get random challenges throughout the day. Set your active hours and frequency—stay sharp when you least expect it. INSIGHTS THAT MATTER See your stats: total fasts, hours abstained, longest streak, and category breakdown. Discover which temptations are hardest and when your willpower peaks. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS No account required. No cloud sync. Everything is stored locally on your device. Your willpower journey is completely private. PERFECT FOR: • Reducing screen time and phone addiction • Cutting back on sugar or caffeine • Stopping mindless snacking • Taking breaks from gaming or streaming • Building daily discipline habits • Practicing mindfulness and self-awareness Small abstinences. Big results. Download Abstain and start building the willpower you've always wanted.

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Evolution

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Focus on the work. Level up what matters. Wanting to get better isn't enough. You get good by showing up, day after day. 10K is designed for people who are serious about mastering a craft and want a clear way to stay on track. Log your hours, watch your progress, and hold yourself accountable as you chase your goals. Log your reps > Quick entries: Log sessions fast without any friction. > Total hours: Stack your time toward your ultimate goal. > Focus timer: Use the built-in timer to stay in the zone. > Visual progress: See your time build day by day and week by week. Every session counts. The app keeps the receipts so you don't have to. Hold the line > Build streaks: Stay consistent with streaks that actually mean something. > Set targets: Define clear goals for your specific craft. > Stay honest: Keep yourself in check even when you aren't feeling it. > Reliability over motivation: Show up even when you’re tired. Consistency is where the progress happens. This is how you maintain it. See the data > Growth at a glance: Look back and see how far you’ve come. > The path to 10,000: Track your journey toward true mastery. > Clean stats: Access simple projections and milestones. > No more guessing: You’ll know exactly how much work you’ve put in. Built for your mastery era This isn’t just another habit tracker. It’s built for one thing: committing to a skill and following through for the long haul. As the hours pile up, the growth becomes undeniable. The work compounds over time. Unlock Premium 1. Unlimited skills: Track as many crafts as you want. 2. Advanced insights: Get deeper stats on your performance. 3. Custom goals: Tailor your mastery targets to your needs. 4. Early access: Be the first to try out new features. If you are ready to get serious about improvement, start tracking your time today. Hours in. Consistency locked. Results undeniable. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Abstain4 screens
Evolution4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Evolution at 15.1 against Abstain's 17.0. On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Abstain versus Evolution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbstainEvolution
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudio Next LtdShaun Kapla

In-app purchases

None

Abstain

No in-app purchases

None

Evolution

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Abstain free?
Abstain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Evolution free?
Evolution is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Abstain or Evolution have ads?
Neither Abstain nor Evolution shows ads.

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