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Covenant Eyes vs Ever Accountable vs a Human Accountability Partner
By The Remindeeu Team. Published . 3 min read.
Short answer
Screen accountability software such as Covenant Eyes (around $17 to $18 a month) and Ever Accountable ($14.99 a month or $129 a year) reports device activity to someone you choose. A human accountability partner checks in on a schedule and helps with triggers and relapses. Software shows what happened; a partner helps change what happens next. Many people use both.
If you are trying to quit porn, you have probably met two kinds of advice: install accountability software, or find someone to be honest with. They are not competitors. They solve different halves of the problem. This guide compares the main software options and explains where a human partner fits.
Remindeeu is for adults 18 and over. If porn use is hurting your relationships, work or mental health, a licensed therapist can help alongside any of the options below.
The options at a glance
| Covenant Eyes | Ever Accountable | Accountable2You | Human partner on Remindeeu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it does | Screenshot based reports to your ally | Activity reports to your ally | Text based activity reports | Scheduled check ins, chat and calls |
| Price | About $17 to $18 a month | $14.99 a month or $129 a year | About $11 a month personal | You set the budget; partners bid |
| Who sees your data | Your chosen ally | Your chosen ally | Your chosen ally | Only what you choose to share |
| Helps with triggers | Indirectly | Indirectly | Indirectly | Directly, in conversation |
| Works without your device | No | No | No | Yes |
Prices come from Digital Zen's comparison and Ever Accountable's pricing page. Check the vendors' sites before buying, since prices change.
Covenant Eyes
The oldest name in the category. It captures screenshots on your devices, blurs them, and sends reports to an ally you choose, and it supports Windows, macOS, iOS and Android (Barchart). Reviewers list it as the most expensive option, at roughly $18 a month or around $198 a year (Digital Zen).
Good for: people who want thorough monitoring and a long established, faith friendly company.
Watch out for: privacy. Screenshots of everything on your screen can feel invasive, and some reviewers note false positives (AirDroid review).
Ever Accountable
Monitors activity and sends reports to your partner, at $14.99 a month or $129 a year with a 14 day trial (Ever Accountable). Often recommended as the more affordable alternative to Covenant Eyes.
Accountable2You
Text based activity reports rather than images, at about $11 a month for a personal plan (Digital Zen). A good fit if screenshots feel like too much.
What software cannot do
Software tells your ally what happened. It does not ask why it happened at 1am after a stressful day, help you plan for the next late night, or encourage you after a relapse. That conversation is where change happens, and it is the part many people skip because they have nobody they feel able to talk to.
A human accountability partner
On Remindeeu, you post your goal privately with a budget and the support you want, faith based or secular. Partners bid with their approach and you choose who to hire. You agree a check in schedule, often daily at first and around your highest risk times, and each call is confirmed by both of you. Between calls you can message in a private chat or open an audio space.
Good for: people who cannot ask a friend, spouse or pastor, and people who already use software but still relapse.
Watch out for: a partner only knows what you tell them. Pair them with a blocker if you want device level protection.
Yearly cost
| Option | Approximate cost per year |
|---|---|
| Covenant Eyes | About $198 billed yearly |
| Ever Accountable | $129 billed yearly |
| Accountable2You | About $132 at $11 a month |
| Human partner on Remindeeu | Your budget; you choose how many weeks |
Choosing the person who sees your reports
Software is only as good as the ally reading it. Pick someone who will actually open the reports, ask direct questions without shaming you, and stay consistent for months. A spouse can work, but many couples find it strains the relationship when one partner becomes the monitor. A pastor, mentor or paid partner keeps the roles cleaner.
The combination we recommend
- Install a blocker or accountability software on every device.
- Choose a human partner for scheduled honesty, not just report reading.
- Agree that relapses get reported within 24 hours, not saved for the next call.
- Review your patterns together every couple of weeks: times, moods, places.
For scrolling and social media rather than porn, see our screen time accountability page. For the research on why regular check ins matter, read do accountability partners work.
Frequently asked questions
Is Covenant Eyes worth the money?
It is the most established option and the most expensive, at roughly $17 to $18 a month. If screenshot monitoring suits you and your ally will actually review reports, it can be worth it. Cheaper options such as Ever Accountable and Accountable2You cover similar ground.
Do I need software or a person to quit porn?
Many people do best with both. Software reports what happened on your devices; a human partner helps you understand triggers, plan for risky moments and recover from relapses without shame.
Is a Remindeeu accountability partner private?
Yes. Your goal is shared only with partners who bid on it, conversations happen in your private chat, calls and audio spaces, and you choose what to share. Remindeeu is for adults 18 and over.
Sources
- Best Covenant Eyes Alternative for Privacy First Users, Digital Zen
- Ever Accountable pricing, Ever Accountable
- Covenant Eyes vs Alternatives June 2026, Barchart
- Covenant Eyes Review 2026, AirDroid
Try it on Remindeeu
- A private accountability partner to help you quit porn
- Get your hours back from your phone
- A real person in your corner, on a schedule you set