# Fried vs Daybreak

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fried at every 3 days against Daybreak's every 2 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fried sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Daybreak sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fried against 5.0 for Daybreak. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Fried ships an update every 3 days, Daybreak every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fried | Daybreak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fried-screen-time-control/id6780674154/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybreak-screen-time-control/id6787161673/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **26.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carter Clark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862935823) | [Ryan Setiawan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787161675) |

## What reviewers say

### Fried

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fried-screen-time-control/id6780674154)

This app helps you reduce phone usage by blocking distracting applications and setting daily limits. It offers focus sessions, smart scheduling, and insights into your screen time habits, all while keeping a playful companion happy.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Set daily limits, Focus sessions, Smart schedules, Screen time insights, Focus companion

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fried Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Fried Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Daybreak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybreak-screen-time-control/id6787161673)

This app automatically blocks distracting applications overnight and keeps them locked in the morning until a focus session is completed. It helps users prioritize their morning routine before accessing social media, games, or news.

**Highlights:** Automatic overnight app blocking, Morning focus session requirement, Customizable distraction selection, Simple, automatic scheduling, Emergency access with limits, Live Activities and Dynamic Island support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $9.99 | one-time |
| Champion | $19.99 | one-time |
| Founding Member | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fried free?

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

### Is Daybreak free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fried or Daybreak?

Fried and Daybreak are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Fried or Daybreak have ads?

Neither Fried nor Daybreak shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fried or Daybreak?

Fried ships an update every 3 days, and Daybreak every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fried was updated on September 25, 2026 and Daybreak on October 2, 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.*