Comparison

Igloo vs Konvo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Igloo

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Igloo helps you spend less time on distracting apps by turning better screen habits into an Arctic world that grows with your streak. Choose apps, websites, or categories with Apple’s Screen Time picker. Set a shared daily limit, start a timed block, build a weekly schedule, or use a preset for sleep, focus, the gym, or dinner. Igloo shows today’s usage, time remaining, top distractions, and your current streak in one place. FEATURES β€’ Block selected apps, websites, and categories β€’ Set a daily limit or create timed and scheduled blocks β€’ Start quickly with built-in presets β€’ See today’s usage and top distractions β€’ Build a streak and unlock new igloos and characters β€’ Add Deep Freeze during active blocks for stronger protection β€’ Take a two-minute pause from a blocked screen before returning to Igloo β€’ Receive optional usage alerts PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your Screen Time selections, usage details, and Igloo progress stay on your iPhone. Optional feedback and diagnostic information are handled as described in Igloo’s Privacy Policy. Igloo does not track you across apps or websites. Screen Time authorization is required for blocking features. Igloo requires an iPhone running iOS 26.5 or later. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Konvo

This app provides a focused experience for managing Instagram direct messages without the distractions of the main Instagram app. It allows users to access their inbox, group chats, and message requests directly, with an optional feature to block the full Instagram app for reduced screen time.

Highlights
  • Direct access to Instagram inbox
  • No feed, Reels, or Explore
  • Supports DMs, group chats, and message requests
  • Optional Instagram app blocking
  • Screen Time integration for usage control
  • Secure Instagram login via instagram.com
Features
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Konvo is Instagram with only the messages. A paid Konvo subscription is required to access Instagram DMs through the app. Available plans, prices, billing periods, and any eligible free trial are shown before you confirm an Apple in-app purchase. Sign in with your Instagram account and Konvo opens straight to your inbox. The feed, Reels, and Explore never load. Your chats are exactly as you left them, and everything you send and receive shows up in Instagram like normal, because it is Instagram, just only the part you actually need. WHAT KONVO DOES - Opens directly to your Instagram inbox, every time - No feed, no Reels, no Explore, anywhere in the app - Your DMs, group chats, message requests, and story replies all work - You sign in on instagram.com inside the app. Konvo never sees or stores your password BLOCK THE REAL INSTAGRAM, IF YOU WANT Connect Konvo to Screen Time and the Instagram app itself gets blocked behind a shield. Your messages stay one tap away in Konvo. You get two passes a day, one for five minutes and one for a single minute, to unlock Instagram for the things that need the real app: posting a story, a picture, or calling someone. When the pass ends, Instagram locks itself again. The block is optional and you can turn it off whenever you want. WHAT KONVO DOES NOT DO: Konvo does not read, store, or transmit your messages. It collects basic usage analytics, such as which setup screens are reached and whether features work, to improve the app. Konvo requires an Instagram account. Konvo is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Instagram or Meta. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Igloo4 screens
Konvo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Konvo at 3 against Igloo's 1. Konvo also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Igloo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Konvo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Igloo versus Konvo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIglooKonvo
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”58.3% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Subscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS26.515.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size49 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMATTHEW HENRY FOSTERYi Hyun Park

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Igloo

Subscriptions2
  • Igloo Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Igloo Premium Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
5 purchases

Konvo

Subscriptions5
  • Konvo Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Konvo Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Konvo Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Konvo Pro Yearly - Special offer$19.991 Year
  • Konvo Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Igloo free?
Igloo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Konvo free?
Konvo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Igloo or Konvo have ads?
Neither Igloo nor Konvo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Igloo or Konvo?
Igloo ships an update every 2 days, and Konvo every 2 days. Most recently, Igloo was updated on October 8, 2026 and Konvo on October 18, 2026.

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