Comparison

Omit vs Detox

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

Head to head
About

Omit

Features
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Omit blocks your apps when your daily screen time runs out. Want them back early? Pay real money. That simple friction is what makes Omit actually work. **How It Works** 1. Set your daily screen time limit 2. Pick which apps to manage 3. When time runs out, apps are blocked 4. Unblock early by paying real money **Features** - Set daily screen time goals (1โ€“23 hours) - Block any app or category of apps - Pay-to-unlock friction that actually works - Focus timer with flip clock display - Changes take effect the next day โ€” no impulse edits - No subscription, no account, no VPN, no tracking **Why Pay-to-Unlock Works** Most screen time apps use willpower alone. Omit adds a real financial cost to breaking your limits. Even a small payment makes you pause and think โ€” and that pause is usually enough. **Built for Privacy** Omit uses Apple's Screen Time API directly on your device. No data leaves your phone. No account needed. No VPN. No tracking. Your usage stays private. **Changes Take Effect Tomorrow** To prevent impulse decisions, any changes to your limits or app selections take effect the next day. This ensures you set limits with a clear head. Download Omit today and take control of your screen time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Detox

Features
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Your phone is built to keep you scrolling. Detox is built to help you stop. If you've ever looked at your screen time and felt a pang of regret, you're not alone. The average person unlocks their phone over 100 times a day and spends four or more hours in apps designed to maximize attention, not wellbeing. Detox hands the control back to you with a simple, powerful toolkit built on Apple's native Screen Time framework. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose the apps or categories you want to block โ€” social media, games, streaming, news, or anything else that steals your focus. 2. Detox activates Apple's system-level Screen Time shield the moment you confirm. Your chosen apps are blocked instantly and stay blocked even if you close Detox, restart your phone, or try to reinstall them. 3. When you need temporary access, unlock for 1, 5, 15, 30 minutes, 1, 2, or 3 hours. A live countdown keeps you accountable. No complicated setup. No daily permissions. No loopholes. KEY FEATURES โ€ข Block any app or category with one tap โ€” instant system-level shield โ€ข Live Dynamic Island countdown shows unlock time remaining โ€ข Flexible unlock windows from 1 minute up to 3 hours โ€ข Daily focus score from 0 to 100 that rewards discipline โ€ข Streak counter that grows every day you stay under your limit โ€ข Weekly reclaimed time report โ€ข Complete app usage breakdown via Apple's DeviceActivityReport โ€ข Separate daily, weekday, and weekend screen time goals โ€ข Beautiful dark interface with smooth animations and haptic feedback โ€ข 40 rotating daily focus tips on attention and intentional living โ€ข Works entirely offline โ€” no account, no cloud sync, no data collection THE DYNAMIC ISLAND DIFFERENCE Most screen time apps disappear the moment you close them. Detox doesn't. When an unlock is active, a live countdown lives in your Dynamic Island. You see the timer ticking while browsing, texting, or using any other app. It's your focus companion โ€” always present, never intrusive. When the countdown ends, your shield snaps back automatically. FOCUS SCORE AND STREAKS Detox turns discipline into a game you actually want to play. Your daily focus score reflects how well you've stayed within your goals. Every day under the limit extends your streak. Every mindful moment compounds into a habit that sticks. PRIVACY FIRST Your data never leaves your device. Detox is built on Apple's privacy-preserving Screen Time APIs โ€” we never see which apps you use, how long, or any personal information. No account, no email, no tracking. Everything is processed locally on your iPhone. START TAKING CONTROL TODAY Download Detox, choose the apps that drain your attention, and block them in under 30 seconds. Reclaim your hours. Reclaim your focus. Reclaim your life. --- Subscription options and pricing are displayed at the time of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew at the same price and duration unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.astra-dev.fr/apps/screen-time-detox/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://www.astra-dev.fr/apps/screen-time-detox/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Omit4 screens
Detox4 screens

Verdict

The call

Omit and Detox are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Omit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Detox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Omit versus Detox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOmitDetox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size13 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDumke Ventures UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)Singabe Djonouma

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Omit

One-time3
  • Tier 1 Unlock$0.99
  • Tier 2 Unlock$1.99
  • Tier 3 Unlock$4.99
3 purchases

Detox

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$24.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Omit free?
Omit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Detox free?
Detox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Omit or Detox have ads?
Neither Omit nor Detox shows ads.

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