Aside vs climbr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aside
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Aside helps you block distracting apps, reduce doomscrolling, and stay focused when it matters most. Whether you are studying, working deeply, sleeping better, or spending less time on social media, Aside gives you a calmer way to take control of your screen time. No login. No judgment. No pressure. Create intentional blocking sessions for social apps, video apps, games, and anything that pulls your attention. Start a focus session, put your phone aside, and let Aside help you stay committed through the moments that usually slip away. Aside is designed to feel simple, warm, and motivating. It is never strict or overwhelming. A small purple companion named Pip keeps you going, and gentle streaks show your consistency building over time, without guilt if you miss a session. KEY BENEFITS - Block distracting apps during focus sessions so you can actually start - Reduce doomscrolling and impulsive checking with simple, real-time limits - Set recurring schedules for the times you need focus most, like mornings or late nights - Build streaks and track your progress without pressure - Take short challenges that help you form better phone habits - See honest insights into your screen time trends so you know what is changing - Stay motivated with Pip, your friendly companion USE ASIDE WHEN YOU WANT TO - Stop wasting time on social media - Focus on work or study - Avoid late-night scrolling - Build a digital detox routine - Create healthier phone habits - Protect your attention during deep work Aside uses Apple’s Screen Time API to help you select and block distracting apps on your device. Your app selections and blocking activity stay private on your iPhone. No account. No cloud tracking. Take a break from distractions. Put them aside. Aside Premium Aside Premium is an auto-renewable subscription with weekly and yearly options. Pricing and duration are shown clearly before purchase in the app. No account is required to use Aside. Purchases are managed through your Apple ID. You can restore your subscription in the app if you reinstall or switch devices. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew 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. Privacy Policy: https://asideblocker.com/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://asideblocker.com/en/help
climbr
This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by blocking distracting applications and setting dedicated focus sessions. It gamifies your progress towards goals with a virtual mountain climb and encourages reflection through daily journaling.
- Block any app
- Automatic schedules
- On-demand focus sessions
- Gamified progress tracking
- Nightly journaling
- Streak maintenance
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Your phone keeps getting in the way. climbr helps you get back to your goals. climbr is the screen-time app for people who are ready to start chasing their goals...because your phone is standing in the way. BLOCK WHAT STEALS YOUR TIME Pick the apps that pull you in (social, video, games, etc) and climbr shields them behind a wall. Set schedules so the wall goes up automatically, or start a focus session on demand. MAKE BAILING COST SOMETHING Anyone can turn off a blocker. So climbr makes quitting deliberate. Choose your door: breathe through a forced pause before you're let back in, or, with hardcore mode armed, pay for a 15-minute break. Every bypass costs $4.99, logged, and subtracted from your progress on the mountain. WATCH YOURSELF CLIMB Your goal becomes a mountain. Every protected day moves you up the slope toward the summit; every bypass slides you back. REFLECT, AND KEEP THE STREAK A nightly journal turns each day into a decision: did you get closer, hold the line, or slip? Claim the day, keep your streak alive, and become someone who follows through. WHAT YOU GET • Block any app • Automatic schedules + on-demand focus sessions • Two exit doors: a breathing pause (free) or hardcore ($4.99 buys a 15-minute break) • A living mountain that tracks real progress toward your goal • Nightly journaling, streaks, and ranks from Base Camp to Summit • Private by design — your blocked-app choices never leave your phone MEMBERSHIP climbr is a subscription: $39.99/year with a 7-day free trial, or $12.99/month. Cancel anytime. Privacy Policy: https://jaczuck.github.io/summit/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: climbr at none against Aside's shown. Aside's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Aside sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and climbr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Aside ships an update every 3 days, climbr every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aside | climbr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Kioshi Okamoto | Jacob Simangunsong |
In-app purchases
Aside
- Aside Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Aside Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
climbr
- Summit Weekly$5.997 Days
- Summit Monthly$19.991 Month
- Hardcore (End Block Early)$4.99





