Protocol vs ReWire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Protocol
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Protocol: Rewire is a private, on-device recovery companion for breaking the habits that are holding you back - smoking, alcohol, PMO, and doomscrolling. Track your streaks, log your moods and urges, and follow daily missions built around real behavior-change techniques. Everything happens on your phone: no account, no cloud sync, no ads, no analytics. KEY FEATURES - Multi-addiction tracking: choose the habits you're working on and track each one separately - Streak and check-in history: see your progress at a glance with calendar heatmaps and charts - Mood and urge logging: spot the triggers and patterns behind your cravings - Daily missions and goals: small, achievable tasks that build momentum - Doomscroll Shield: an optional Screen Time-based blocker that helps you stick to the app limits you set for yourself - Home and Lock Screen widgets: keep your streak visible without opening the app - Smart reminders: gentle, type-aware notifications instead of generic alerts WHY PRIVATE-FIRST Recovery data is deeply personal. Protocol: Rewire stores everything - your habit history, mood logs, urges, and goals - exclusively on your device using local storage. There's no server, no account, and nothing to leak. PROTOCOL REWIRE PRO An optional auto-renewing subscription unlocks the full set of missions, the Doomscroll Shield, and detailed analytics. A 7-day free trial is available where offered. Protocol: Rewire is a self-help tool, not a medical device, and is not a substitute for professional care. If you're struggling, please reach out to a healthcare professional or local support service. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://angunsidar.github.io/protocol-rewire/privacy.html
ReWire
This app offers a private and structured approach to breaking unwanted habits. It helps users track progress, manage cravings with guided exercises, and monitor their journey towards self-improvement and focus.
- Live streak tracking
- Urge management button
- Milestone achievements
- Daily mood and urge logging
- Honest statistics
- 100% private and local data
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Quit porn for good — and rebuild the focus, energy, and self-respect it's been quietly draining. ReWire is a calm, private tool that helps you break the habit one day at a time. No shame, no noise — just the structure that actually works. • LIVE STREAK — every clean day, hour, and minute adds up. It becomes the number you check instead of relapsing. • URGE BUTTON — when a craving hits, tap once. A guided breathing exercise or a quick distraction gets you through the 5 minutes that matter. • MILESTONES — unlock Day 1, 3, 7, 14, 30, and 90. Progress you can feel. • DAILY CHECK-IN — log your mood and urge level in seconds, and watch the urges fade over time. • HONEST STATS — longest streak, urges resisted, and how far you've come. 100% PRIVATE. Everything stays on your device. No account, no tracking — nothing ever leaves your phone. ReWire Pro (optional) unlocks deeper insights — when urges hit, your mood trends, full streak history — plus data export. You're not broken. You just need the right tool. Start your streak today. Privacy Policy: https://akselcb-sketch.github.io/rewire-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Protocol at 3 against ReWire's 1. Protocol also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Protocol sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ReWire sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Protocol | ReWire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sidar Angn | HELGE JOHANNESSEN BJORLAND |
In-app purchases
Protocol
- Pro Operator — Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Pro Operator — Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
ReWire
- ReWire Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- ReWire Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- ReWire Pro Lifetime$59.99









