# Orient vs Pactly

The clearest difference is rating: Orient at 5.0 against Pactly's 1.0. Orient also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2). Pactly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orient sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Pactly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Orient holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orient | Pactly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orient-beyond-app-blocking/id6761029540/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pactly-earn-screen-time/id6774356174/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The ilium group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887392082) | [Nanda Subramani](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774356176) |

## What reviewers say

### Orient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orient-beyond-app-blocking/id6761029540)

This app guides users toward a healthier phone relationship through behavioral psychology and ACT principles. It offers interactive tools to interrupt unhealthy habits and build momentum towards personal goals, rather than just blocking apps.

**Highlights:** Interactive 'Stop Distraction' sequence, Build momentum with streaks, Cultivate self-awareness, Enhance impulse control, App blocking functionality

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orient Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Orient Yearly Plan | $44.99 | per year |


### Pactly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pactly-earn-screen-time/id6774356174)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orient free?

Orient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pactly free?

Pactly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Orient or Pactly?

Orient is rated higher. Orient averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Pactly averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Orient or Pactly have ads?

Neither Orient nor Pactly shows ads.

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