Comparison

Detach vs Outloop

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

Head to head
About

Detach

This app helps you reduce screen time and increase focus by blocking distracting applications on a schedule. It offers strict blockers with no overrides, allowing for gradual reduction of usage and more intentional phone time.

Highlights
  • Strict app blocking
  • Scheduled blocking
  • Daily time limits per app
  • Intentional break scheduling
  • Gradual screen time reduction
  • No overrides or loopholes
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Less screen time. More focus. For real this time. Detach helps you cut your screen time and take back control of your phone — no complicated rules, no going cold turkey. Sound familiar? You pick up your phone to check one thing… and an hour is gone. Detach ends that cycle with app blocking you can't talk yourself out of. WHY DETACH WORKS WHEN OTHERS DON'T iOS Screen Time has a fatal flaw: the "Ignore Limit" button. One tap and you're back to scrolling. Detach is different — our blockers are strict by design. No loopholes, no overrides, no "just five more minutes." Because if there's a way around a limit, we all find it. HOW IT WORKS - App Blocker: Automatically block distracting apps and social media on your schedule — mornings, work hours, bedtime. - Daily Limits: Set time limits per app (e.g. Instagram: 60 min) and actually stick to them. - Intentional Breaks: Choose when to allow yourself phone time — instead of scrolling on impulse. - Step by Step: Reduce your screen time gradually. A little less every day beats quitting overnight. WHAT YOU GET - Noticeably less screen time and doomscrolling - Deeper focus and concentration - Better sleep and more time for what matters START FREE Your first blocker is free. No account needed. Upgrade to Detach Pro for unlimited blockers and full control. Download Detach and quit the brainrot — for good. SUBSCRIPTION INFO Auto-renewing subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.detach-app.de/en/gtc Privacy Policy: https://www.detach-app.de/en/privacy-policy

About

Outloop

Features
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Outloop turns scrolling from a reflex into a choice. Most screen-time apps just block your apps and leave you fighting willpower. Outloop flips it: your favourite apps stay locked, and you unlock scroll time by doing something good for yourself first. A minute of breathing. A short walk. A few push-ups. Do the healthy thing, earn the scroll — and most days you'll find you don't even want it anymore. HOW IT WORKS - Pick the apps that pull you in. Outloop shields them. - Out of free time? Earn more with a real action — breathing, reading, meditation, steps, or push-ups. No fake "I did it" buttons: steps are counted live, push-ups are counted by the camera. - Spend your earned minutes whenever you choose to scroll. WHY IT WORKS Putting a small, healthy price on scrolling makes you pause and decide if it's worth it. That pause is where the habit breaks. It's built on positive reinforcement, not punishment. FEATURES - Earn-to-Scroll: unlock screen time with healthy actions - Live-verified push-ups (camera) and steps (motion) — no shortcuts - A calm Garden that grows as you build the habit - Real Screen Time insights for your blocked apps - Light & dark mode, fully on-device — your data never leaves your phone Outloop Premium unlocks all earn actions and deeper insights. And if you're ever really in a pinch, you can even buy scroll time with real money — a tongue-in-cheek reminder of what your attention is worth. Leave the loop. Earn your scroll. Terms of Use (EULA): https://outloopapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://outloopapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Detach4 screens
Outloop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Outloop at none against Detach's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Detach sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Outloop sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Detach ships an update every 9 days, Outloop every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Detach versus Outloop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetachOutloop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTTI Technologie-Transfer-Initiative GmbH an der Universitat StuttgartSimon Hatzlhoffer

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Detach

Subscriptions7
  • Detach Pro$3.991 Month
  • Detach Pro2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Detach Pro$14.996 Months
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  • Detach Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Detach Pro7 Days trial$22.991 Year
  • Detach Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Detach Pro7 Days trial$44.991 Year
6 purchases

Outloop

Subscriptions2
  • Outloop Premium – Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Outloop Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • 5 minutes of scroll time$0.99
  • 15 minutes of scroll time$2.99
  • 30 minutes of scroll time$3.99
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  • Outloop Premium – Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Detach free?
Detach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Outloop free?
Outloop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Detach or Outloop have ads?
Detach shows ads; Outloop does not.
Which is updated more often, Detach or Outloop?
Detach ships an update every 9 days, and Outloop every 5 days. Most recently, Detach was updated on November 9, 2026 and Outloop on October 31, 2026.

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