Comparison

Seed Stash vs Awhile

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

Head to head
About

Seed Stash

Features
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Boxes full of seed packets, but no idea what's actually inside, when to sow, or whether the seeds are still viable. Sound familiar? Seed Stash was born out of exactly that frustration, helping you digitally organize your collection and keep track of everything. How it works: Scan a seed packet with your phone. The app automatically reads the information and saves everything to your personal library. No hassle with manually typing anything in. Based on your own stock, you can instantly see what you can sow this month. What can you do with Seed Stash? Smart scanning: Add seed packets by taking a photo. The app scans the plant name and all related sowing instructions. Digital inventory: View your entire collection in one place. Filter by type or search directly for that one specific variety. Planning & Reminders: Schedule your sowing moments for the entire season and receive a reminder when it's time to sow. Personal sowing calendar: An overview that adapts to the seeds you actually have in stock. Management & Details: Edit information, add your own notes, or remove packets that are used up. Who is it for? For anyone growing vegetables, herbs, or flowers. Whether you have a few pots on a balcony or manage a large allotment garden, with Seed Stash, your entire seed collection is always in your pocket.

About

Awhile

This app offers a calmer way to browse Instagram by hiding distracting elements like Reels, Feed, and Stories. It allows users to focus on messages and profiles within a browser view, using Instagram as a tool rather than a time sink. It's designed for creators, those on digital detoxes, and parents seeking a more controlled experience.

Highlights
  • Blocks Reels, Feed, Explore, and Stories
  • Hides 'Open in app' prompts
  • Focuses on messages and profiles
  • Works within an in-app browser
  • Supports up to 10 Instagram accounts (Premium)
  • Session timer (Premium)
Features
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Use Instagram without handing your attention to Reels. Awhile is a focused Instagram browser that keeps the useful parts within reach and hides the surfaces that trigger endless scrolling. CHOOSE WHAT STAYS . Block Reels and the home Feed . Hide Explore and Stories . Keep DMs, profiles and notifications . Open a chronological Following Only feed . Use Messages Only when you just need to reply BUILT FOR INTENTIONAL CHECK-INS Awhile loads the real Instagram website inside its own browser and applies your filters locally. It does not modify the native Instagram app. A timer, scroll reminders and section-level stats help interrupt doomscrolling without forcing you to delete your account. On iPhone and iPad, optional Screen Time reminders for the native Instagram app are available in Settings > Time & reminders. FREE . Hide Feed, Reels, Explore and Stories . One Instagram account with no daily limit . Grayscale, scroll reminders, PIN controls and daily stats PREMIUM . Messages Only and Following Only . Up to 10 accounts, a session timer and detailed 7-day stats PRIVACY No ads and no advertising tracking. Instagram content, credentials and login cookies are not sent to ARCKONE. EU-hosted product statistics and crash reports use a random installation ID, never an advertising ID. You can turn them off at any time in Settings > Security > Privacy, which stops sending immediately. Awhile is an independent app by ARCKONE SRL. Instagram is a trademark of Meta Platforms, Inc. Awhile is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Meta. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Seed Stash4 screens
Awhile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Awhile at every 6 days against Seed Stash's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Seed Stash sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Awhile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seed Stash ships an update fortnightly, Awhile every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Seed Stash versus Awhile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeed StashAwhile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB56 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRajco van WijkARCKONE

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Seed Stash

Subscriptions2
  • Seed Stash Pro$1.991 Month
  • Seed Stash Pro$12.991 Year
2 purchases

Awhile

Subscriptions1
  • Awhile Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Awhile Premium$14.99

Questions

Is Seed Stash free?
Seed Stash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Awhile free?
Awhile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Seed Stash or Awhile have ads?
Neither Seed Stash nor Awhile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Seed Stash or Awhile?
Seed Stash ships an update fortnightly, and Awhile every 6 days. Most recently, Seed Stash was updated on October 25, 2026 and Awhile on November 5, 2026.

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