Comparison

unsent vs Protocol

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

Head to head
About

unsent

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Unsent is a minimalist no-contact tracker built for clarity. Whether you are healing from a breakup, stepping away from someone, or reclaiming your attention, Unsent keeps you accountable with one simple metric: days clean. FEATURES • Clean day streak tracking • Visual progress ring that evolves over time • Gentle reminders that reinforce distance • Reset with intention, not impulse • English and Spanish support • No accounts. No feeds. No noise. WHY UNSENT? Most apps add complexity. Unsent removes it. There is no social layer. No journaling pressure. No gamification traps. Just distance. PRIVACY Your data stays on your device. No tracking. No analytics harvesting. Distance is strength. You already know this.

About

Protocol

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Protocol: Rewire is a private, on-device recovery companion for breaking the habits that are holding you back - smoking, alcohol, PMO, and doomscrolling. Track your streaks, log your moods and urges, and follow daily missions built around real behavior-change techniques. Everything happens on your phone: no account, no cloud sync, no ads, no analytics. KEY FEATURES - Multi-addiction tracking: choose the habits you're working on and track each one separately - Streak and check-in history: see your progress at a glance with calendar heatmaps and charts - Mood and urge logging: spot the triggers and patterns behind your cravings - Daily missions and goals: small, achievable tasks that build momentum - Doomscroll Shield: an optional Screen Time-based blocker that helps you stick to the app limits you set for yourself - Home and Lock Screen widgets: keep your streak visible without opening the app - Smart reminders: gentle, type-aware notifications instead of generic alerts WHY PRIVATE-FIRST Recovery data is deeply personal. Protocol: Rewire stores everything - your habit history, mood logs, urges, and goals - exclusively on your device using local storage. There's no server, no account, and nothing to leak. PROTOCOL REWIRE PRO An optional auto-renewing subscription unlocks the full set of missions, the Doomscroll Shield, and detailed analytics. A 7-day free trial is available where offered. Protocol: Rewire is a self-help tool, not a medical device, and is not a substitute for professional care. If you're struggling, please reach out to a healthcare professional or local support service. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://angunsidar.github.io/protocol-rewire/privacy.html

Screenshots

unsent4 screens
Protocol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: unsent at none against Protocol's 2. Protocol's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Protocol sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. unsent asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 2 level
unsent versus Protocol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterunsentProtocol
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperElyas PopalSidar Angn

In-app purchases

None

unsent

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Protocol

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Operator — Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Operator — Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is unsent free?
unsent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Protocol free?
Protocol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do unsent or Protocol have ads?
Neither unsent nor Protocol shows ads.

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