# Fifteen vs Intentional

The clearest difference is monetization model: Fifteen at free with in-app purchases against Intentional's subscription. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fifteen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Intentional sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 Fifteen against 5.0 for Intentional. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Fifteen ships an update fortnightly, Intentional every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fifteen | Intentional |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fifteen-hardcore-lock/id6758647771/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intentional-screen-time-ctrl/id6759545167/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jiajun Gao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874179694) | [Nicholas Kneafsey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209887722) |

## What reviewers say

### Fifteen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fifteen-hardcore-lock/id6758647771)

This app enforces absolute focus by creating a digital cage for distractions. Once a timer is set, selected apps are locked until it expires, with no option to bypass. Its minimalist interface and 'reality check' prompts encourage discipline.

**Highlights:** Hardcore app blocking with customizable timers, No escape or bypass options once locked, Minimalist, distraction-free terminal interface, Reality check prompts for blocked app attempts, Privacy-focused, no user activity tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hardcore Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Intentional

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intentional-screen-time-ctrl/id6759545167)

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by introducing a brief pause before opening distracting applications. Set time limits and lock apps automatically when your session ends, breaking autopilot behavior without relying on willpower.

**Highlights:** Brief pause before app opening, Set time limits for apps, Automatic app locking, Game mode during countdowns, Session reminders, Background enforcement, Distraction-free design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intentional Monthly | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fifteen free?

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

### Is Intentional free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fifteen or Intentional?

Fifteen and Intentional are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Fifteen or Intentional have ads?

Neither Fifteen nor Intentional shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fifteen or Intentional?

Fifteen ships an update fortnightly, and Intentional every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fifteen was updated on October 20, 2026 and Intentional on October 24, 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.*