# AppChoices vs DisConnect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DisConnect at 100% against AppChoices's 14%. DisConnect also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). AppChoices's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (343 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DisConnect sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. AppChoices asks for nothing beyond the download.

DisConnect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppChoices has 343 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of AppChoices's written reviews are positive against 100% of DisConnect's.

AppChoices ships an update every 4 months, DisConnect weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppChoices | DisConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appchoices/id894822870/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disconnect/id6782908848/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **343** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Advertising Alliance](https://appshunter.io/developer/965882981) | [Before the Internet Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782908850) |

## What reviewers say

### AppChoices

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appchoices/id894822870)

Manage your preferences for interest-based advertising on mobile apps. This tool offers transparency into data collection by participating companies and allows you to opt out of cross-app data usage for personalized ads with a single click.

**Highlights:** Control interest-based advertising, Limit cross-app data collection, Opt out of personalized ads, Transparency with participating companies, Choose all companies with one click, Device ID-based choice tool, Token ID-based choice (beta)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Functional when following instructions
- 👍 Compact and easy to use
- 🚀 App works as intended, sends opt-out requests

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buttons/toggles don't work as expected
- 🐛 Confusing/unclear instructions
- 🐛 App crashes when trying to complete opt-out process
- 🐛 Doesn't allow opting out of all companies
- 🐛 Opt-out requests don't seem to be honored

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons/toggles not functional
- App crashes when trying to complete opt-out
- Opt-out requests not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to opt out of all companies with one button
- Clearer instructions and more intuitive UI
- Confirmation that opt-out requests were successful


### DisConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disconnect/id6782908848)

This app helps you reclaim your time by blocking distracting applications. Start a session to lock them down and earn points for every moment you stay off your phone. These points can be redeemed for real-world rewards and experiences.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Start timed sessions, Earn points for time off phone, Redeem points for rewards, Discover local experiences, Physical reward card

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DisConnect Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| DisConnect Pro Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| DisConnect Pro Lifetime | $299.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppChoices free?

AppChoices is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DisConnect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AppChoices or DisConnect?

DisConnect is rated higher. AppChoices averages 2.3 out of 5 from 343 ratings, while DisConnect averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AppChoices or DisConnect have ads?

Neither AppChoices nor DisConnect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppChoices or DisConnect?

AppChoices ships an update every 4 months, and DisConnect weekly. Most recently, AppChoices was updated on November 1, 2026 and DisConnect on October 25, 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.*