Comparison

Stop Doomscrolling vs Konvo

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

Head to head
About

Stop Doomscrolling

Features
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Don't block apps. Request them. Your social apps โ€” Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, YouTube โ€” are locked by default. To open one, you have to ask. And you only get 15 minutes. No willpower required. No streaks to maintain. No dopamine reset rituals. Just intention. Your social media apps stay locked by default. When you actually need them โ€” to check a DM, post something, or browse with purpose โ€” open a 15-minute window. When time's up, they lock again automatically. No willpower required. No complicated schedules. Just a simple daily quota of intentional sessions. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps you want to block 2. They stay locked around the clock 3. Tap "Open Window" for 15 minutes of access 4. Apps lock again automatically when time's up FREE โ€ข 2 windows per day โ€ข All core blocking features โ€ข Stats and streak tracking PRO โ€ข 10 windows per day โ€ข $4.99/month or $39.99/year DMOnly uses Apple's Screen Time technology to enforce blocks at the system level โ€” it works even if you close the app or restart your phone. Your data stays on your device. No account required. No data collected. https://dmonly.app/privacy.html https://dmonly.app/terms.html

About

Konvo

This app provides a focused experience for managing Instagram direct messages without the distractions of the main Instagram app. It allows users to access their inbox, group chats, and message requests directly, with an optional feature to block the full Instagram app for reduced screen time.

Highlights
  • Direct access to Instagram inbox
  • No feed, Reels, or Explore
  • Supports DMs, group chats, and message requests
  • Optional Instagram app blocking
  • Screen Time integration for usage control
  • Secure Instagram login via instagram.com
Features
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Konvo is Instagram with only the messages. A paid Konvo subscription is required to access Instagram DMs through the app. Available plans, prices, billing periods, and any eligible free trial are shown before you confirm an Apple in-app purchase. Sign in with your Instagram account and Konvo opens straight to your inbox. The feed, Reels, and Explore never load. Your chats are exactly as you left them, and everything you send and receive shows up in Instagram like normal, because it is Instagram, just only the part you actually need. WHAT KONVO DOES - Opens directly to your Instagram inbox, every time - No feed, no Reels, no Explore, anywhere in the app - Your DMs, group chats, message requests, and story replies all work - You sign in on instagram.com inside the app. Konvo never sees or stores your password BLOCK THE REAL INSTAGRAM, IF YOU WANT Connect Konvo to Screen Time and the Instagram app itself gets blocked behind a shield. Your messages stay one tap away in Konvo. You get two passes a day, one for five minutes and one for a single minute, to unlock Instagram for the things that need the real app: posting a story, a picture, or calling someone. When the pass ends, Instagram locks itself again. The block is optional and you can turn it off whenever you want. WHAT KONVO DOES NOT DO: Konvo does not read, store, or transmit your messages. It collects basic usage analytics, such as which setup screens are reached and whether features work, to improve the app. Konvo requires an Instagram account. Konvo is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Instagram or Meta. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stop Doomscrolling4 screens
Konvo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Konvo at every 2 days against Stop Doomscrolling's weekly. Konvo also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Stop Doomscrolling sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Konvo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stop Doomscrolling ships an update weekly, Konvo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Stop Doomscrolling versus Konvo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStop DoomscrollingKonvo
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”58.3% of reviews
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationโ€”Subscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS1715.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๆ‰ฟๅฎ‡ ไธ‡Yi Hyun Park

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stop Doomscrolling

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
5 purchases

Konvo

Subscriptions5
  • Konvo Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Konvo Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Konvo Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Konvo Pro Yearly - Special offer$19.991 Year
  • Konvo Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Stop Doomscrolling free?
Stop Doomscrolling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Konvo free?
Konvo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stop Doomscrolling or Konvo have ads?
Neither Stop Doomscrolling nor Konvo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stop Doomscrolling or Konvo?
Stop Doomscrolling ships an update weekly, and Konvo every 2 days. Most recently, Stop Doomscrolling was updated on October 2, 2026 and Konvo on October 18, 2026.

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