Crux vs Mutely
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Crux
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Crux blocks the apps that steal your time โ so you can actually focus. Set a session, pick the apps to block, and put your phone down. Crux uses Apple's Screen Time technology to enforce the block system-wide, even if you close the app. FOCUS SESSIONS Block any app for as long as you need. Crux holds the block until the session ends โ no cheating. SCHEDULED SESSIONS Set recurring blocks in advance. Your protection runs automatically, even if you never open the app. NIGHT MODE Block apps during your sleep window. Wake up to how many times you reached for your phone, how long you were on it, and which apps kept you up. INSIGHTS See where your day actually went โ hour by hour, and which apps took it. Crux marks the hours it protected for you, and tells you how today compares with your usual pace. HOME SCREEN WIDGET See what's coming without opening the app โ your next session, tonight's sleep window, and a live countdown while a block is running. STREAKS & STATS See your focus streak and total time saved grow over time. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR PHONE Crux reads your Screen Time data inside Apple's sandbox, and it never leaves your device. We never see which apps you use, or which ones you block. No gimmicks. No fake willpower tricks. Just a hard block on the apps that shouldn't have your attention. Privacy Policy: https://idanrach.github.io/crux-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://idanrach.github.io/crux-legal/terms.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Mutely
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Your phone is quietly taking years of your life. Mutely gives them back. Mutely puts the apps that pull you in behind a deliberate 120-second hold. Long enough for the impulse to pass โ most of the time, you'll just put the phone down. HOW IT WORKS โข Pick the apps that eat your time โข Block them all day, on a schedule, or with a daily limit โข Try to open one and Mutely's shield appears instead โข Still want in? Hold your finger for 120 seconds. No shortcuts, no snooze button. WHY IT WORKS Willpower loses in the two seconds it takes to tap an icon. Mutely doesn't rely on willpower โ it adds friction exactly where the habit lives. The hold is boring on purpose. SEE WHERE THE TIME GOES Private insights show your real screen time by day, week and trend โ so you know what you're actually up against. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No analytics. No servers. Your Screen Time data is processed entirely on your device by Apple's own frameworks โ we never see it, and we couldn't if we wanted to. Terms of Use (EULA): https://rozwodaantoni.github.io/Mutely/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://rozwodaantoni.github.io/Mutely/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mutely at every 5 days against Crux's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Crux sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Mutely sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Crux ships an update every 2 weeks, Mutely every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Crux | Mutely |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Idan Rachmani | ANTONI WลADYSลAW ROZWODA |
In-app purchases
Crux
- Crux Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
- Crux Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Crux Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
Mutely
- Mutely pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Mutely pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year






