# Intentional vs Fried

The clearest difference is monetization model: Fried at freemium against Intentional's subscription. Fried also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Intentional's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intentional sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Fried sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 Intentional against 5.0 for Fried. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.

Intentional ships an update every 2 weeks, Fried every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intentional | Fried |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intentional-screen-time-ctrl/id6759545167/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fried-screen-time-control/id6780674154/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 1 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Kneafsey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209887722) | [Carter Clark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862935823) |

## 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 |


### Fried

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fried-screen-time-control/id6780674154)

This app helps you reduce phone usage by blocking distracting applications and setting daily limits. It offers focus sessions, smart scheduling, and insights into your screen time habits, all while keeping a playful companion happy.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Set daily limits, Focus sessions, Smart schedules, Screen time insights, Focus companion

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fried Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Fried Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intentional free?

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

### Is Fried free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Intentional or Fried?

Intentional and Fried are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Intentional or Fried have ads?

Neither Intentional nor Fried shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Intentional or Fried?

Intentional ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fried every 3 days. Most recently, Intentional was updated on November 5, 2026 and Fried on October 31, 2026.

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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.*