Pactly vs Earned
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Pactly
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Pactly turns your tasks into screen time rewards. Add the things you need to get done: homework, chores, workouts, anything. Complete them and earn minutes of screen time. Until you do, your chosen apps stay locked. HOW IT WORKS ⢠Add tasks for your day, each with a screen time reward ⢠Your selected apps are locked until tasks are complete ⢠Finish a task ā earn the minutes ā apps unlock automatically ⢠Build daily streaks and track your progress over time FEATURES ⢠Screen Time integration ā lock any apps you choose ⢠Customizable rewards ā set how many minutes each task is worth ⢠Priority levels ā mark tasks as low, medium, or high priority ⢠Delay reminders ā need more time? Delay a task and get reminded later ⢠Daily streaks ā stay consistent and watch your streak grow ⢠History view ā see everything you've completed and your stats ⢠Home screen widget ā check your tasks without opening the app ⢠Daily reminder ā get a morning nudge to plan your day PROMPTLY PRO ⢠Unlimited tasks per day ⢠Lock unlimited apps ⢠Everything you need to stay on track Pactly is the app for anyone who wants to earn their screen time instead of just spending it. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Earned
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Every unlock begins with a commitment. Earned helps you break the scroll-first habit. Before you open the apps you love, you do something that matters ā wash the dishes, read, work out, study ā and only then earn a limited window of screen time. HOW IT WORKS 1. DECLARE A TASK Choose from dozens of built-in tasks across chores, wellness, learning, creativity, and more ā or create your own with Earned Pro. 2. SET A TIMER Pick how long you'll focus. The timer cannot be paused or skipped. Your selected apps stay locked until time is up. 3. EARN YOUR APPS When the timer ends, you unlock a scroll window ā screen time you've actually earned. When it's over, apps lock again until your next task. WHY EARNED IS DIFFERENT ⢠Commitment-first ā scrolling is the reward, not the default ⢠No pause, no override ā the timer runs until it's done ⢠Real tasks, real streaks ā build momentum day after day ⢠Uses Apple's Screen Time APIs ā locking happens on your device ⢠Widgets & Live Activities ā see your timer and progress at a glance FREE INCLUDES ⢠Lock up to 3 apps ⢠1 app folder ⢠Full task library ⢠Streak tracking ⢠Scroll window after each completed task EARNED PRO ⢠Unlimited app locking ⢠Unlimited app folders ⢠Custom tasks & durations ⢠Schedule tasks ahead of time ⢠Full insights & streak history ⢠Custom scroll window length PRIVACY Earned uses Apple's Screen Time and Family Controls frameworks to lock and unlock apps on your device. We do not sell your data. Screen Time usage data stays on your device. SUBSCRIPTIONS Earned Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://malachipatrick718.github.io/earned/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pactly at none against Earned's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Earned sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pactly asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pactly | Earned |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.1 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nanda Subramani | Malachi Patrick |
In-app purchases
Pactly
No in-app purchases
Earned
- Earned Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Earned Pro Yearly$39.991 Year









