Comparison

Screenguard vs AI Detox

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

Head to head
About

Screenguard

This app helps you manage screen time by earning it back through real-life tasks. Instead of just blocking apps, it allows you to complete activities like exercising or studying to unlock distracting apps for a limited duration.

Highlights
  • Earn screen time by completing real-life tasks
  • Spend earned time to unlock distracting apps
  • Set custom unlock durations for apps
  • Track weekly progress and daily averages
  • Identify top distracting apps
  • Integrates with Apple's Screen Time tools
Features
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Earn screen time to save 2h+ each day. Screenguard is a fun, simple way to limit screen time by earning it back through real-life tasks. Before you open a distracting app, Screenguard helps you pause, choose how much time you actually need, and stay in control. Instead of just blocking apps, Screenguard lets you earn screen time by completing simple tasks like moving your body, going outside, studying, reading, and building a better routine. Less endless scrolling. More time doing things that actually make you feel good. How it works: Pick the apps you want to guard, then earn coins by completing tasks in real life. Spend coins to unlock distracting apps for a limited amount of time. Screenguard keeps you aware with timers, limits, unlocks, and progress tracking so you always know where your time is going. That’s it. Complete a task. Earn coins. Unlock apps with intention. What makes Screenguard different: Most screen time apps only block you after you’ve already wasted time. Screenguard gives you a better trade: earn screen time by doing something good first. • Earn coins by completing real-life tasks • Spend coins to unlock distracting apps • Choose how long you want to unlock apps for • Limit screen time without quitting your phone completely • Build healthier routines around focus, sleep, movement, and mornings • Track weekly progress, streaks, daily averages, and pickup trends • See your top distractors ranked by time spent • Use Apple’s Screen Time tools to guard the apps that pull you in most Private & safe: Screenguard uses Apple's Screen Time API. All monitoring and blocking happen entirely on your device. Your app usage data never leaves your phone. * Subscription required to unlock app features. Terms of Service: https://screenguard.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://screenguard.app/privacy

About

AI Detox

Features
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Are you spending too many hours talking to AI bots? Is your screen time dominated by AI companions, endless generative scrolling, or ChatGPT? It’s time to step back into the real world. AI Detox is the first specialized app blocker and digital wellbeing assistant designed exclusively to help you break free from Artificial Intelligence addiction. Whether you're hooked on Character.ai, Replika, Talkie, or spending too much time generating content, AI Detox gives you the strict boundaries you need. WHY DO YOU NEED AN AI DETOX? AI companions and chatbots are designed to be highly engaging, making it incredibly easy to lose track of time. AI Detox helps you overcome this specific modern addiction with strict locking mechanics and real-world focus tools. KEY FEATURES: BLOCK AI APPS INSTANTLY Specifically target and block your most distracting AI applications. Prevent yourself from opening them when you should be sleeping, studying, or working. HARDCORE FOCUS MODE (PRO) Need to break the loop right now? Enable Hardcore Mode. Once started, you cannot cancel the timer or access your blocked AI apps. It’s the ultimate willpower booster. TRACK YOUR "AI-FREE" TIME Monitor your progress with beautifully designed, easy-to-read charts. See exactly how much time you’ve saved by avoiding AI chats and watch your daily digital wellbeing improve. GAMIFIED RECOVERY (COMING SOON) Grow your own digital garden by staying away from AI. Every successful detox session plants a beautiful tree. Open a blocked AI app, and your tree dies. Reconnect with nature, virtually and in reality! AI DETOX PRO Upgrade to Premium to unlock your full potential and beat the algorithm: Unlimited AI App Blocks Hardcore Mode (Unstoppable Detox Sessions) Advanced AI Usage Analytics Exclusive Garden Trees (Coming Soon) Break the illusion and reclaim your reality. Download AI Detox now and start your journey towards a healthier, human-centered life. Subscription is available monthly. The fee will be charged to your iTunes account after the purchase is made. Your membership is automatically renewed 24 hours before your membership period expires at the previously purchased price. To avoid auto-renewal, cancel your membership at least 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your auto-renewing membership by going to the user settings in iTunes after purchasing the app. End User License Agreement : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Screenguard4 screens
AI Detox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: AI Detox at 3 against Screenguard's 1. AI Detox also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Screenguard sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and AI Detox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screenguard versus AI Detox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenguardAI Detox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagicbase IncOguzhan YILDIRIM

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Screenguard

Subscriptions7
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly (2-Week Free Trial)14 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

AI Detox

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • One Year$39.991 Year

Questions

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

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