# Grambo vs Precursor

Grambo and Precursor are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Grambo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Precursor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grambo ships an update every 3 days, Precursor every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grambo | Precursor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/precursor-hourly-screen-time/id6791403654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 18 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.5** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Muhammed Sabeen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775759864) | [Precursor Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791403656) |

## What reviewers say

### Grambo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grambo/id6775759862)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grambo Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Grambo Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Precursor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/precursor-hourly-screen-time/id6791403654)

This app offers a unique approach to screen time management by setting hourly limits for app usage. It aims to break the cycle of daily limit exhaustion and impulsive overrides by providing a sustainable, guilt-free solution that resets limits every hour.

**Highlights:** Set hourly app limits, Automatic hourly limit resets, Customizable limits by day, Friction to prevent impulsive overrides, Private by design, on-device processing, Optional Precursor+ upgrade

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grambo free?

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

### Is Precursor free?

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

### Do Grambo or Precursor have ads?

Neither Grambo nor Precursor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grambo or Precursor?

Grambo ships an update every 3 days, and Precursor every 6 days. Most recently, Grambo was updated on September 28, 2026 and Precursor on October 13, 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.*