Comparison

Spiral vs Reset Room

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

Head to head
About

Spiral

Features
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Smart screen time limits that actually work. You meant to check one thing. Forty minutes later, you're still scrolling. That's the spiral, and willpower alone rarely breaks it. Spiral does it for you. Most screen time apps fail for the same reasons: they block everything all for hours, they're trivial to bypass, or they nag you with reminders you swipe away. Spiral is built differently, it works with you not against to help limit your doomscrolling. Set zones across your day Instead of rigid all-day blocks, Spiral works in zones. Give yourself a 30-minute budget for social apps in the morning. Hard-block everything after 10pm. Leave the afternoon free. Your limits flex around your real life - work, downtime, sleep - instead of fighting it. Pick the apps that pull you in Choose exactly which apps to limit - Instagram, TikTok, X, whatever you find most distracting. Everything else stays untouched. Get a heads-up before you hit the wall Spiral warns you with notifications as you approach your limit, so nothing comes out of nowhere. You stay aware of your time without having to think about it. A real lock, not a speed bump When you hit your limit, Spiral's shield steps in and actually locks the app until your zone ends. No "are you sure?" that you tap straight through. No five-minute snooze that turns into an hour. A limit that holds. Build a streak worth keeping Every day you keep Spiral active builds your streak. The longer it grows, the more you have to lose by turning it off, a simple, powerful reason to stick with it. See how long you can keep Spiral active. Private by design Spiral runs entirely on Apple's Screen Time framework. Your app usage never leaves your phone. No VPN. No proxy. No servers collecting your data. No account required. What you do on your phone stays on your phone. Why Spiral works when others didn't โ€“ Zones that match your day instead of blocking everything โ€“ Enforcement that actually holds at your limit โ€“ 60-second setup, no complicated shortcuts or profiles โ€“ Built natively on Apple Screen Time - no hacky workarounds โ€“ Designed to step in, not to shame you If you've tried screen time apps before and given up, Spiral is the one built to hold you to it. Download Spiral and break the cycle. Terms of Use: https://spiralapp.io/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://spiralapp.io/legal/privacy-policy

About

Reset Room

Features
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When a messy room feels too big to start, Reset Room gives you one small move at a time. Choose a room, choose how much energy you have, and begin a guided 5, 10, 15, or 25 minute reset. Each step is short, specific, and designed to reduce overwhelm without turning your home into another source of pressure. WHY RESET ROOM - Start instantly with a clear first action - Pick from kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room, workspace, and entryway resets - Match the task order to low, steady, or ready-to-move energy - Use a simple visual timer that keeps one task on screen - Skip any step without losing momentum - See your completed moves and weekly rhythm - Add custom tasks that fit the way your home actually works - Set an optional daily reminder Use it as a simple tidy planner for housework: organize one space, follow a light chores schedule, and build habits through short routines instead of an overwhelming list. BUILT FOR REAL-LIFE ENERGY Reset Room is useful for anyone who struggles with clutter, chores, focus, motivation, or getting started. The app uses gentle structure that can be especially helpful for ADHD-style executive function friction. It is a practical home organizer, not a medical treatment or diagnostic tool. PRIVATE BY DESIGN There is no account, no advertising, and no analytics SDK. Your room choices, custom tasks, and progress stay on your device. FREE TO BEGIN Use three guided five-minute resets each week for free. Reset Room Plus adds unlimited sessions, longer timers, custom room moves, and complete progress trends. Reset Room Plus is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://pureinsight.co/apps/reset-room/terms Privacy Policy: https://pureinsight.co/apps/reset-room/privacy

Screenshots

Spiral4 screens
Reset Room4 screens

Verdict

The call

Spiral and Reset Room are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Spiral sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Reset Room sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Spiral versus Reset Room: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpiralReset Room
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size16 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarry O'BrienPURE INSIGHT TECHNOLOGY LTD

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Spiral

Subscriptions3
  • Spiral Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Spiral Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Spiral Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Restore Streak$0.99
2 purchases

Reset Room

Subscriptions2
  • Reset Room Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Reset Room Plus Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Spiral free?
Spiral is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reset Room free?
Reset Room is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spiral or Reset Room have ads?
Neither Spiral nor Reset Room shows ads.

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