Comparison

Narc vs Vesper

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

Head to head
About

Narc

This app helps you manage screen time by creating accountability with trusted friends or family. Set limits on apps and websites, and send requests for unlocks when you need access, turning digital discipline into a shared effort.

Highlights
  • Block apps, sites, and categories
  • Scheduled and on-demand lock-in
  • Send unlock requests for approval
  • Track streaks and time saved
  • Invite trusted people to your Court
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Narc turns Screen Time limits into accountability you can’t quietly bypass. Build your Narc List, choose when to lock in, and send unlock requests to your Court when temptation hits. Instead of negotiating with yourself in the moment, Narc puts real people between urge and unlock. With Narc you can: • Block apps, sites, and categories with Apple’s Screen Time tools • Create scheduled lock-in windows or lock in on demand • Send unlock requests to your Court for approval or denial • Track streaks, time saved, and your weak hours • Invite trusted people to your Court and keep accountability visible Free includes 1 app on your Narc List. Narc Pro unlocks unlimited blocking across apps, sites, and categories. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://snitch-web.vercel.app/privacy

About

Vesper

This app helps users, particularly women, reduce mindless scrolling and regain calm with their phones. It offers gentle pauses before opening distracting apps and allows for scheduled quiet windows to promote focus and intentional usage.

Highlights
  • Screen time protection for distracting apps
  • Morning and Night Quiet Windows
  • Earn 'Glow' for keeping promises
  • Two-minute breathing ritual
  • Intentional app access
  • Calm reward moments
Features
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Vesper helps you turn the urge to scroll into a reason to move. Choose the distracting apps you want to protect with Apple Screen Time. When you reach for them, Vesper creates a calm pause and guides you toward a verified live walk before granting a bounded opening. When the opening ends, your selected apps return to protection automatically. See your verified daily steps and walking goal on Home, start a live walking session, and follow your progress as you move. If walking is not available, Box Breathing offers a limited fallback. Vesper is designed for women who want less automatic scrolling, more movement, and a softer way to protect their attention—without shame, punishment, or productivity pressure. Features: • Screen Time protection for selected distracting apps • Verified live walking for bounded intentional access • Daily iOS Health step progress and walking goals • Clear protection status and next actions on Home • Automatic re-protection after each opening • Limited Box Breathing fallback • Calm celebrations and a warm star companion Your attention belongs to you. Stop scrolling. Step into her. Vesper offers free onboarding. Additional features require a lifetime purchase or subscription. Terms of use: https://xcompass.ai/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Narc4 screens
Vesper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Vesper at none against Narc's shown. Vesper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). Narc's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Narc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Vesper sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vesper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Narc ships an update every 4 days, Vesper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Narc versus Vesper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNarcVesper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSilt Labs Inc.xCompass, LLC

Customer experience

Narc

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Vesper

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Narc

Subscriptions2
  • Snitch Pro7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Snitch Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
10 purchases

Vesper

Subscriptions8
  • Vesper Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Vesper Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Vesper Weekly3 Days trial$10.997 Days
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  • Vesper Weekly$12.997 Days
  • Vesper Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Vesper Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Vesper Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Vesper Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Vesper Lifetime$49.99
  • Believer$99.99

Questions

Is Narc free?
Narc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vesper free?
Vesper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Narc or Vesper?
Vesper is rated higher. Narc averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Vesper averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Narc or Vesper have ads?
Narc shows ads; Vesper does not.
Which is updated more often, Narc or Vesper?
Narc ships an update every 4 days, and Vesper every 2 weeks. Most recently, Narc was updated on October 19, 2026 and Vesper on October 28, 2026.

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