# Seed Stash vs Awhile

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Seed Stash | Awhile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awhile-mindful-browsing/id6763551826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 55 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rajco van Wijk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881533394) | [ARCKONE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895370693) |

## What reviewers say

### Seed Stash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seed-stash/id6759903164)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed Stash Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Seed Stash Pro | $12.99 | per year |


### Awhile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awhile-mindful-browsing/id6763551826)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Awhile Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Awhile Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
