Comparison

Detachd vs Resurface

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

Head to head
About

Detachd

This app locks distracting applications and requires physical exercise, like push-ups or squats, to earn back access. It uses on-device computer vision to track reps, promoting less screen time and more physical activity. Earn minutes by moving first, then unlock your apps.

Highlights
  • App blocking with physical effort unlock
  • On-device rep tracking via computer vision
  • Customizable daily rep targets
  • Multiple exercise options (push-ups, squats, etc.)
  • Streak tracking for consistency
  • Built on Apple's Screen Time framework
Features
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Your social media isn't free anymore. Detachd locks Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, whichever apps drain your day, and makes you earn back access with your body. Push-ups buy minutes. Squats buy minutes. Walking buys minutes. Move first, unlock later. That's the whole rule. Timers fail because tapping past them is free. Blockers fail because anyone can delete them. Detachd asks for the one thing that can't be cheated: physical effort. The friction is the point. Pick which apps to gate. Set a daily rep target. Start earning. Push-ups, squats, sit-ups, jumping jacks, lunges, walking — six ways to bank minutes. Your iPhone counts every rep on-device with computer vision. No smartwatch, no upload, no shared data. Hit your goal, keep your streak. Two things happen at once: the hours you used to feed your phone come back to your real life, and the body that sat still through all that scrolling starts moving again. Less screen, more strength. Built on Apple's Screen Time framework. Selections, reps, and unlock history all stay on your phone. Forget discipline. You need friction. Detachd is a subscription-based app. An active subscription is required to lock apps and earn screen time. Detachd Pro — auto-renewing subscription, Weekly and Yearly tiers available. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the same tier price. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions Privacy Policy: https://apponeinc.com/detachd/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://apponeinc.com/detachd/terms.html

About

Resurface

Features
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Come up for air. Opened your phone for a moment and lost half an hour? Resurface helps you interrupt the scroll, block distracting apps, and make more intentional choices about your screen time. One dial puts the level of control in your hands. Turn it, choose your duration, and hold to begin. PAUSE BEFORE YOU SCROLL Add a short wait before opening apps on your Distraction list. That small pause gives you a moment to decide: keep going, or put your phone down. MAKE ROOM FOR FOCUS Block distracting apps while you work, study, or spend time with someone. Need to open one? Focus adds a wait before temporary access, with default waits increasing from 15 to 30 to 60 seconds. STEP AWAY WITH OFFLINE Choose the essential apps you want to keep available, then block the rest for a session. Give yourself space for a quiet morning, an uninterrupted task, or time away from the feed. BUILD A ROUTINE Set recurring schedules for the days and times you want fewer distractions. Choose the mode and apps for each schedule so your boundaries fit your day. SEE THE MOMENTS YOU LET GO Review time spent in your selected distracting apps, explore weekly trends, and see how often you chose to walk away. Your let-go rate highlights the moments when you paused and decided you had something better to do. KEEP YOUR SESSION IN VIEW Use widgets for a quick glance and follow your active session on the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island on supported devices. START FREE. GO FURTHER WITH PRO. Use Pause for free. Optional video ads can unlock Focus and Offline sessions or temporary access to monthly history, subject to daily limits. Resurface Pro removes ads and unlocks unlimited Focus sessions, Offline mode, unlimited schedules, and full Review history. Available plans and prices are shown in the app. Resurface requires Screen Time permission to block the apps you choose. Less scrolling. More room for your life. Privacy Policy: https://pubwave-live.web.app/resurface/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://pubwave-live.web.app/resurface/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Detachd4 screens
Resurface4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Detachd at every 5 days against Resurface'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. Detachd sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Resurface sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Detachd ships an update every 5 days, Resurface fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Detachd versus Resurface: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetachdResurface
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp One Dijital Hizmetler Anonim Sirketi金春 张

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Detachd

Subscriptions4
  • Detachd Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Detachd Weekly Free Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Detachd Annual$49.991 Year
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  • Detachd Annual - Free Trial7 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Resurface

Subscriptions2
  • Resurface Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Resurface Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Resurface Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Detachd free?
Detachd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Resurface free?
Resurface is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Detachd or Resurface have ads?
Both Detachd and Resurface show ads.
Which is updated more often, Detachd or Resurface?
Detachd ships an update every 5 days, and Resurface fortnightly. Most recently, Detachd was updated on October 31, 2026 and Resurface on November 6, 2026.

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