# Promise vs OpenAd

The clearest difference is ads: Promise at none against OpenAd's shown. Promise also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Promise against 5.0 for OpenAd. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.

Promise ships an update every 3 days, OpenAd weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Promise | OpenAd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/promise-screen-time-control/id6772737353/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openad-app-blocker/id6778514102/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 33 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JAKUB ELIAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772737355) | [Seven Agent Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887355853) |

## What reviewers say

### Promise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/promise-screen-time-control/id6772737353)

This app helps you reduce screen time and digital distractions with playful app blocking and focus routines. It features a cute companion that keeps you accountable, offering gentle warnings before blocking access to distracting applications.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Reduce screen time, Set app limits, Focus routines, Soft warnings before blocks, Track screen time and usage, Build healthier phone habits

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenAd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openad-app-blocker/id6778514102)

This app helps you limit screen time by making distractions inconvenient. Gate specific apps or categories, and watch a short ad to unlock them temporarily. It's designed to create friction, encouraging deliberate choices and helping you regain focus.

**Highlights:** Gate apps, categories, or websites, Watch ads to unlock apps, Temporary unlocks (5 or 15 minutes), Automatic re-locking, Tracks user resistance, Private by design, no account needed

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Promise free?

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

### Is OpenAd free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Promise or OpenAd?

Promise and OpenAd are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Promise or OpenAd have ads?

OpenAd shows ads; Promise does not.

### Which is updated more often, Promise or OpenAd?

Promise ships an update every 3 days, and OpenAd weekly. Most recently, Promise was updated on October 24, 2026 and OpenAd on October 24, 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.*