# IronWill vs Protocol

The clearest difference is ads: Protocol at none against IronWill's shown. Protocol also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IronWill sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Protocol sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | IronWill | Protocol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ironwill-break-free-tracker/id6758568704/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [An Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547763848) | [Sidar Angn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885224547) |

## What reviewers say

### IronWill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ironwill-break-free-tracker/id6758568704)

This app provides a science-backed 90-day program to help users break free from compulsive habits. It offers streak tracking, evidence-based coping techniques, gamified motivation, and daily check-ins to monitor progress and identify triggers.

**Highlights:** 90-day brain reboot program, Streak tracking and analytics, 10 evidence-based coping techniques, Gamified progress with ranks and badges, Daily check-ins and trigger identification, Recovery predictions and tailored recommendations

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access with Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access with Free Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access - Special Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Protocol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protocol-rewire/id6777442059)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Operator — Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Operator — Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IronWill free?

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

### Is Protocol free?

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

### Do IronWill or Protocol have ads?

IronWill shows ads; Protocol does not.

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