# Sentence vs Squirrel

The clearest difference is monetization model: Squirrel at free with in-app purchases against Sentence's subscription. Sentence's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sentence sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Squirrel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. 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 Sentence against 5.0 for Squirrel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sentence has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sentence | Squirrel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-screen-time-control/id6759405604/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squirrel-screen-time-savings/id6803664355/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 19 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daksh Kaushik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868343853) | [BRIAN RICHARD HALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803664357) |

## What reviewers say

### Sentence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-screen-time-control/id6759405604)

This app introduces a unique approach to screen time management by requiring users to handwrite and scan a sentence to unlock blocked applications. It aims to create a deliberate pause between impulse and action, offering a robust system for managing digital distractions.

**Highlights:** Handwritten sentence scanning for app unlock, Block specific apps or categories, Customizable time-based schedules, Multiple block group configurations, Zen Mode to prevent app deletion, Choice of sentence prompts (enquiry, affirmation, literature, roasting, custom)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premum | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |


### Squirrel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squirrel-screen-time-savings/id6803664355)

This app helps you reduce time spent on habit-forming apps by setting aside money for each time you open them. It connects screen time management with personal finance, encouraging savings and investment without direct financial transactions.

**Highlights:** App blocking for habit-forming applications, Set aside money for each app opening, Track savings history, Optional portfolio tracking for investments, No account or login required, No ads or tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Portfolio Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Portfolio Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sentence free?

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

### Is Squirrel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sentence or Squirrel?

Sentence and Squirrel are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Sentence or Squirrel have ads?

Neither Sentence nor Squirrel shows ads.

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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.*