# Cascade vs Fried

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fried at every 3 days against Cascade's every 3 weeks. Fried also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Cascade's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cascade sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Fried sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cascade against 5.0 for Fried. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Cascade ships an update every 3 weeks, Fried every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cascade | Fried |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascade-screen-time-control/id6761320124/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fried-screen-time-control/id6780674154/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 303 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IDIL CIVEZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888874743) | [Carter Clark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862935823) |

## What reviewers say

### Cascade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascade-screen-time-control/id6761320124)

This app helps you regain focus by blocking distracting applications and offering mindfulness exercises. It provides different session modes to suit your needs, from strict blocking to intentional unlock windows, and helps you understand app design to reduce their hold on your attention.

**Highlights:** App blocking for set durations, Multiple session modes (Zen, Monk, Vault), Mindfulness and breathing exercises, Rewire course on app design, Pattern recognition for habits, Routine building for sessions

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $11.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $199.99 | one-time |


### Fried

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fried-screen-time-control/id6780674154)

This app helps you reduce phone usage by blocking distracting applications and setting daily limits. It offers focus sessions, smart scheduling, and insights into your screen time habits, all while keeping a playful companion happy.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Set daily limits, Focus sessions, Smart schedules, Screen time insights, Focus companion

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fried Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Fried Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cascade free?

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

### Is Fried free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cascade or Fried?

Cascade and Fried are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Cascade or Fried have ads?

Neither Cascade nor Fried shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cascade or Fried?

Cascade ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fried every 3 days. Most recently, Cascade was updated on October 4, 2026 and Fried on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*