Stackwall vs HandsOff
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Stackwall
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You scroll. You don't think. Now: Your phone is the easy escape. When work gets hard. When you're bored. When you're avoiding something. You reach for your phone out of instinct. After Stackwall: You tap a distracting app, Stacky opens instead. You tell him what's happening. He helps you pause, rethink the moment, and choose what to do next. [HOW IT WORKS] Block distracting apps. When you open one, Stackwall opens instead. Chat with Stacky AI about the moment. He responds to what you tell him and offers swipeable cards based on your needs. Cards can be better self-talk, affirmations, steps to focus on your goal/task, or ideas for something better to do. When a card fits, keep it, edit it, save it for later, or record it in your own voice. Then tap through cards, play a game, or use the timer for a focus session. Each tap, game, and session earns time. Spend your earned time to unlock your apps. They lock again when the time runs out. Stacky sets daily spend limits, so even if you earn a lot, you can only spend so much time every day. [THE 24-HOUR RULE] Set your blocking rules while you're calm. Changes to blocked apps, categories, earn rates, and unlock limits take 24 hours to apply. An urge cannot change them in the moment. [FEATURES] - Block selected apps and categories with Screen Time - Chat with Stacky, an interactive AI guide - Swipe through cards for self-talk, focus, and next steps - Edit, save, favorite, and organize phrases - Record phrases in your own voice - Play voice recordings while you tap or use the timer - Earn time with taps, games, and timer sessions - Spend earned time in temporary unlock passes - Set an optional hard daily unlock limit - Track streaks, daily goals, activity, and brick wall progress - Add Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Start without an email or account [WHO IT'S FOR] β’ You reach for your phone when work gets hard, boring, or uncomfortable β’ You bypass the limits you set the same day β’ You want app blocking that requires effort, not just another timer β’ You want a hard daily ceiling, not only friction β’ You want something to do instead of doomscrolling β’ You want to get back to what you meant to do β’ You want access to be a choice, not a reflex Terms of Use (EULA): [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) Privacy Policy: [https://www.stackwall.app/privacy](https://www.stackwall.app/privacy)
HandsOff
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Stop doomscrolling. Take back your attention. HandsOff helps you finally spend less time on your phone. Instead of relying on willpower, HandsOff makes you earn your screen time. Focus first. Scroll later. Put your phone face-down, earn coins while you stay focused, then use those coins only when you intentionally choose to unlock your favorite apps. Less scrolling. More living. ## WHY HANDSOFF? Unlike traditional app blockers, HandsOff doesn't simply lock your apps. It creates healthy friction. Every minute of focus becomes something valuable. Every unlock becomes a conscious decision instead of an impulse. That's how habits change. ## HOW IT WORKS Block the apps that steal your attention Instagram, TikTok, X, Reddit, YouTubeβor any app you choose. Focus to earn coins Place your phone face-down or start a focus session manually. Every focused minute rewards you. Unlock intentionally Want Instagram for a few minutes? Spend the coins you've earned. Build lasting habits Complete daily goals, grow your streak, level up, unlock achievements, and reduce your screen time over time. ## FEATURES β’ Smart app blocking powered by Apple Screen Time β’ Automatic face-down focus detection β’ Custom schedules for work, study, bedtime, or weekends β’ Coin-based unlocking system β’ Daily goals that adapt to your progress β’ Streaks, XP, levels and achievements β’ Beautiful focus garden that grows with your consistency β’ Live Activities & Dynamic Island support β’ Mindful breathing before every unlock β’ Detailed focus statistics and progress tracking ## MONK MODE (PRO) Need absolute focus? Monk Mode is a true commitment. Once activated: β’ No early exit β’ No spending coins β’ No disabling protection β’ No uninstall workaround The only way out is to finish what you started. Perfect for exams, deep work, studying, reading, or your digital detox. ## YOUR PRIVACY COMES FIRST HandsOff uses Apple's Family Controls framework. Your selected apps, Screen Time information, and activity stay on your device. We never know what apps you use, what you do inside them, or collect your personal browsing data. ## HANDSOFF PRO Unlock powerful features including: β’ Monk Mode β’ Unlimited focus history β’ Future premium tools and improvements Subscriptions β’ Monthly β $4.99 β’ Annual β $29.99 (includes a 7-day free trial) β’ Lifetime β $59.99 (one-time purchase) Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal. You can manage or cancel them anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://tryhandsoff.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://tryhandsoff.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HandsOff at weekly against Stackwall's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Stackwall sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and HandsOff sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stackwall ships an update every 3 weeks, HandsOff weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stackwall | HandsOff |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 16.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YeahWow LLC | JUAN MANUEL GALLICCHIO ANTELO |
In-app purchases
Stackwall
- Stackwall Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
- Stackwall Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- Stackwall Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
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- Stackwall Pro β Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Stackwall Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
HandsOff
- Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$49.99





