Comparison

Asterode vs Narc

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

Head to head
About

Asterode

Access multiple leading AI models like GPT, Claude, and Gemini in a single application. Features include shared memory, multi-angle reasoning, note creation, and file analysis for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Access multiple AI models
  • Shared memory across chats
  • Create and reuse notes
  • Analyze images and PDFs
  • Branch thinking for alternate solutions
  • Personalize AI output
Features
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Talk seamlessly with today’s best AI models in one place: GPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama, Grok, Mistral, and more. Leverage powerful features like shared memory, multi-angle reasoning, capturing insights, creating notes, branching and more. SWITCH BETWEEN THE BEST MODELS INSTANTLY Compare perspectives across leading AI models. Start with a model and switch to another mid-conversation. Re-generate replies with different models, switch versions and compare. A MEMORY LAYER THAT WORKS ACROSS CHATS Toggle on the memory layer to let Asterode remember what matters and reuse it when needed, across any model and chat. SAVE, EDIT AND REUSE IMPORTANT INSIGHTS Turn key replies into a personal, organized library for quick access that you can drop back into new conversations as rich context. CREATE NOTES FROM SCRATCH AND USE THEM LATER Capture your thoughts with rich text notes. Use them later in chats. WORK WITH FILES EFFORTLESSLY Upload images and PDFs for analysis, summaries, corrections, explanations, or extraction. BRANCH YOUR THINKING Create version-aware forks to explore alternate paths, different tones, or better solutions. Push your thoughts further while keeping your previous threads intact as ideas grow. PERSONALIZATION Choose tone, detail, readability, creativity, emoji use, and output format so replies match more accurately with your expectations. INCOGNITO MODE Enable Incognito Mode for temporary conversations that are excluded from your chats list, memory, training, and history. BUILT-IN WEB SEARCH Pull in fresh information directly inside any model when you need current data or verification. USAGE TRACKING See your daily and monthly limits across Standard and Premium messages. --- Whether you’re researching, planning, building, writing, or solving hard problems, Asterode helps you achieve better results much faster. One app. One subscription. Powerful features and every major AI model at your fingertips. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://asterode.ai/app-privacy

About

Narc

This app helps you manage screen time by creating accountability with trusted friends or family. Set limits on apps and websites, and send requests for unlocks when you need access, turning digital discipline into a shared effort.

Highlights
  • Block apps, sites, and categories
  • Scheduled and on-demand lock-in
  • Send unlock requests for approval
  • Track streaks and time saved
  • Invite trusted people to your Court
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Narc turns Screen Time limits into accountability you can’t quietly bypass. Build your Narc List, choose when to lock in, and send unlock requests to your Court when temptation hits. Instead of negotiating with yourself in the moment, Narc puts real people between urge and unlock. With Narc you can: • Block apps, sites, and categories with Apple’s Screen Time tools • Create scheduled lock-in windows or lock in on demand • Send unlock requests to your Court for approval or denial • Track streaks, time saved, and your weak hours • Invite trusted people to your Court and keep accountability visible Free includes 1 app on your Narc List. Narc Pro unlocks unlimited blocking across apps, sites, and categories. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://snitch-web.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

Asterode4 screens
Narc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Asterode at none against Narc's shown. Asterode also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Narc's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Asterode sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Narc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Asterode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Narc has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Asterode ships an update fortnightly, Narc every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Asterode versus Narc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsterodeNarc
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB68 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIstvan BuzasSilt Labs Inc.

Customer experience

Asterode

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Narc

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Asterode

Subscriptions1
  • Asterode Pro$9.991 Month
2 purchases

Narc

Subscriptions2
  • Snitch Pro7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Snitch Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Asterode free?
Asterode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Narc free?
Narc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Asterode or Narc?
Asterode is rated higher. Asterode averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Narc averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Asterode or Narc have ads?
Narc shows ads; Asterode does not.
Which is updated more often, Asterode or Narc?
Asterode ships an update fortnightly, and Narc every 4 days. Most recently, Asterode was updated on June 2, 2026 and Narc on September 15, 2026.

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