Comparison

Cala vs The Reset

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

Head to head
About

Cala

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You pick up your phone for "just a second" β€” and 45 minutes disappear. Cala stops that cycle with real app blocking and a ten-second breath that turns impulse into intention. When you open a blocked app, Cala holds a shield. You breathe, then choose how long you need β€” 5, 15, or 30 minutes. When time's up, the app locks itself again. You decided in advance, so the moment doesn't get a vote. WHAT CALA DOES β€’ Blocks any app or website with Apple's Screen Time shields β€” real blocking, not reminders β€’ No Shortcuts to wire up and no workarounds to maintain β€” grant Screen Time access once and you're protected β€’ Protects on your schedule: work hours, evenings, overnight, or all day β€’ A short breathing exercise before every unlock β€” a pause, not a punishment β€’ Timed access that re-locks automatically when you're done β€’ Three strictness levels β€” Standard, Strict, and Locked. As firm as you need. β€’ Habits and tasks live inside your protected hours, so the shield offers a better option, not just a wall β€’ A Focus Score that measures the time you protected and the wins you stacked β€” not your failures β€’ A weekly review of your wins, ready every Monday AS FIRM AS YOU NEED Standard asks for a calm ten-second breath before each unlock. Strict makes each unlock cost a little more. Locked holds the line completely β€” with a once-a-day emergency pass, because life happens. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Cala never sees which apps you open or for how long. Apple's Screen Time design keeps that on your device, and we like it that way. FREE TO START One schedule, unlimited blocked apps, two habits, your Focus Score, and the full breathing unlock β€” free. Cala Pro adds unlimited schedules and habits, Strict and Locked levels, and your complete history. Your phone, your rules. Cala keeps them. Terms of Use: https://heycala.com/terms

About

The Reset

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Reclaim 2 hours of your day. The Reset is a minimalist circuit breaker for digital addiction. It forces a mindful pause before you scroll, helping you break the dopamine loop and stay present. The Problem - Social media apps are designed to keep you hooked. Infinite scrolls, variable rewards, and instant gratification drain your focus and leave you feeling overwhelmed. The Solution- The Reset isn't just an app blockerβ€”it’s a mental resilience tool. By inserting a guided breathing exercise before you open distracting apps, we break the impulse and return control to you. Key Features - β€’ Mindful Friction: A forced pause that asks "Why am I opening this?" β€’ Resilience HP: Track your mental energy with our unique Health Point mechanic. β€’ Impulse Density: See exactly when your focus dips with real-time usage charts. β€’ Brutal Minimalism: A high-contrast, zero-distraction UI designed for utility. β€’ Privacy-First: No accounts. No cloud sync. Your data stays on your device. Why The Reset? Unlike "hard blockers" that feel like a digital prison, The Reset builds your self-control. It’s the perfect tool for: β€’ Dopamine Detox & Digital Minimalists β€’ ADHD task paralysis & time blindness β€’ Students & Professionals needing deep focus β€’ Anyone feeling "burnt out" by social media Subscription Details - Start your journey with a 3-day free trial. Unlock full access to Resilience tracking, long-term history, and custom goal setting. Privacy policy : https://theresetuk.lovable.app/landing#:~:text=The%20Reset-,Privacy,-%C2%B7 Terms and Conditions : https://theresetuk.lovable.app/landing#:~:text=%C2%B7-,Terms,-%C2%B7

Screenshots

Cala4 screens
The Reset4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: The Reset at 3 against Cala's 1. The Reset also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Cala sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and The Reset sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Cala versus The Reset: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalaThe Reset
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size31 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpark Digital IncorporatedAndrew Jeyasingham

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cala

Subscriptions2
  • Cala Pro β€” Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Cala Pro β€” Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

The Reset

Subscriptions2
  • The Reset Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • The Reset Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Cala free?
Cala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Reset free?
The Reset is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cala or The Reset have ads?
Neither Cala nor The Reset shows ads.

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