# Intentional vs Spiral

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

Both are free to download. Intentional sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Spiral sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intentional | Spiral |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intentional-screen-time-ctrl/id6759545167/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Kneafsey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209887722) | [Harry O'Brien](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776294128) |

## What reviewers say

### Intentional

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intentional-screen-time-ctrl/id6759545167)

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by introducing a brief pause before opening distracting applications. Set time limits and lock apps automatically when your session ends, breaking autopilot behavior without relying on willpower.

**Highlights:** Brief pause before app opening, Set time limits for apps, Automatic app locking, Game mode during countdowns, Session reminders, Background enforcement, Distraction-free design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intentional Monthly | $2.99 | per month |


### Spiral

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spiral-screen-time-app/id6776294126)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spiral Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Spiral Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Spiral Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Restore Streak | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intentional free?

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

### Is Spiral free?

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

### Do Intentional or Spiral have ads?

Neither Intentional nor Spiral 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.*