# one hour vs AVOW

The clearest difference is ads: AVOW at none against one hour's shown. AVOW also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). one hour's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. one hour sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and AVOW sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AVOW holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

one hour ships an update every 10 days, AVOW weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | one hour | AVOW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-hour-screen-time-budget/id6762233928/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avow-focus-timer/id6798306497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Procaccio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797427798) | [Ahmed Khalafalla](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798306499) |

## What reviewers say

### one hour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-hour-screen-time-budget/id6762233928)

This app helps you manage your screen time by setting a daily budget and blocking apps when your time is up. It offers customizable modes and tracks your usage history to promote intentionality.

**Highlights:** Set daily screen time budgets, Block apps when time expires, Live session countdown, Customizable modes and controls, Usage metrics and history, Intentional app usage system

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $34.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $34.99 | per year |


### AVOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avow-focus-timer/id6798306497)

This app verifies your actual work time by pausing the timer when you step away or get distracted by your phone. It provides detailed reports on your focus, away time, and phone usage, helping you prove your productivity.

**Highlights:** Accountability Mode, Silent Work Audit, Phone Distraction Detection, Automatic Pause & Resume, Detailed Session Proof, Shareable Proof Cards, Leaderboards, Accountability Groups

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AVOW Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| AVOW Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is one hour free?

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

### Is AVOW free?

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

### Which has better reviews, one hour or AVOW?

AVOW is rated higher. one hour averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while AVOW averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do one hour or AVOW have ads?

one hour shows ads; AVOW does not.

### Which is updated more often, one hour or AVOW?

one hour ships an update every 10 days, and AVOW weekly. Most recently, one hour was updated on October 24, 2026 and AVOW on October 10, 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.*