# Unwhim vs Deflect

The clearest difference is update cadence: Deflect at daily against Unwhim's every 3 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unwhim sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Deflect sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unwhim ships an update every 3 days, Deflect daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unwhim | Deflect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deflect-screen-time-control/id6822102741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Michael Gelfand](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783350479) | [Adam Otani](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802891541) |

## What reviewers say

### Unwhim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unwhim-take-back-your-time/id6783350477)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unwhim Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Unwhim Premium Quarterly | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Unwhim Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


### Deflect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deflect-screen-time-control/id6822102741)

This app helps you control your screen time by requiring you to justify app usage through a conversational AI. It remembers your past requests and uses context to decide if you get extra minutes, making it harder to break your own limits.

**Highlights:** AI-driven app access justification, Focus sessions and schedules, Daily limits and always-on blocks, Conversational request system, Customizable strictness levels, Photo verification for goals, Personalized AI voice options

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deflect Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Deflect Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unwhim free?

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

### Is Deflect free?

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

### Do Unwhim or Deflect have ads?

Neither Unwhim nor Deflect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unwhim or Deflect?

Unwhim ships an update every 3 days, and Deflect daily. Most recently, Unwhim was updated on October 31, 2026 and Deflect on October 31, 2026.

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