# Promise vs Daybreak

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Promise at none against Daybreak's 3. Promise also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daybreak sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Promise asks for nothing beyond the download.

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

Promise ships an update every 3 days, Daybreak every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Promise | Daybreak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/daybreak-screen-time-control/id6787161673/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JAKUB ELIAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772737355) | [Ryan Setiawan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787161675) |

## 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


### Daybreak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybreak-screen-time-control/id6787161673)

This app automatically blocks distracting applications overnight and keeps them locked in the morning until a focus session is completed. It helps users prioritize their morning routine before accessing social media, games, or news.

**Highlights:** Automatic overnight app blocking, Morning focus session requirement, Customizable distraction selection, Simple, automatic scheduling, Emergency access with limits, Live Activities and Dynamic Island support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $9.99 | one-time |
| Champion | $19.99 | one-time |
| Founding Member | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Promise free?

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

### Is Daybreak free?

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

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

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

### Do Promise or Daybreak have ads?

Neither Promise nor Daybreak shows ads.

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

Promise ships an update every 3 days, and Daybreak every 2 weeks. Most recently, Promise was updated on October 24, 2026 and Daybreak 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.*