Comparison

Blahker 巴拉剋 vs Routine Timer

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

Head to head
About

Blahker 巴拉剋

This Safari extension blocks intrusive pop-up ads on Taiwanese websites. It targets disruptive overlay ads that interrupt browsing, aiming to improve user experience without removing all advertisements. The app is open-source and welcomes user contributions.

Highlights
  • Blocks intrusive overlay ads
  • Supports common Taiwanese websites
  • Automatic updates for ad rules
  • User reporting for new ad sites
  • Open-source and collaborative
  • Uses iOS ad blocking API for privacy
Features
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Safari 瀏覽器專用的擋蓋版廣告延伸插件。目前支援常見的台灣網站,如自由、蘋果、中時、聯合、中央社、NOWnews、新浪、東森、天下、三立、Mobile01、痞客邦、Xuite、T客邦、科技新報等,並且不定期自動更新,並歡迎使用者提報廣告網站。使用 iOS 專用的擋廣告 API,隱私安全無虞。 瀏覽網站時遇到蓋版網站,往往很突然,與內文無關,又很難關閉。感覺就像是前往目的地的途中,遇到不相干的人拉住你,跟你 blah blah blah 推銷個不停,又很難中斷人家,非常煩人。於是將 "blah" 與 "blocker" 合併創出 Blahker 這個名稱,中文音譯為「巴拉剋」。 廣告是許多網站賴以為生的收入來源,所以 Blahker 的目的並不是消除所有的廣告,而只針對那些通常與內文無關又煩人的蓋版廣告。目前 Blahker 已經含括了台灣幾個常見網站的蓋版阻擋規則,未來也將以台灣的網站為主。 Blahker 是開源的,且開放協作。如果你對於參與這個項目有興趣的話,請參考官網 GitHub 之資訊。

About

Routine Timer

This app helps you stay on track with any routine by repeating custom intervals. Set durations, breaks, and receive alerts with sound and vibration, even when your phone is locked. It's ideal for hydration, workouts, study sessions, and more.

Highlights
  • Repeat any interval
  • Optional breaks
  • Fixed or infinite loops
  • Sound and vibration alerts
  • Active hours scheduling
  • Light and dark themes
Features
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Routine Timer is the simplest way to repeat any interval — for hydration reminders, workouts, study sprints, cooking, stretching, breathing, and any routine you want to stay on top of. Set a duration, add an optional break, and choose how many times it repeats. Routine Timer alerts you with sound and vibration at every interval, even when your phone is locked or the app is in the background. FREE • One timer that repeats any interval with a single tap • Optional break between intervals • Repeat up to 5 times • Alerts with sound and vibration, even when locked • Five built-in alert sounds • Clean light and dark themes • Start-delay countdown before the first interval ROUTINE TIMER PRO • Save up to 20 timers and run several at once • Repeat forever, or up to 99 times • Active hours — only get reminded during the times you choose • Every alert sound • Record or import your own alert sounds Pro is a yearly subscription with a 3-day free trial for new subscribers, a monthly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Whether you're drinking more water, running intervals, or timing focus sessions, Routine Timer keeps your routine on track. Subscriptions renew automatically at the same price until cancelled in your App Store account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://prioton.com/routine-timer/privacy.html

Screenshots

Blahker 巴拉剋3 screens
Routine Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Routine Timer at every 2 months against Blahker 巴拉剋's every 10 months. Blahker 巴拉剋's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Blahker 巴拉剋 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Routine Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Blahker 巴拉剋 against 5.0 for Routine Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blahker 巴拉剋 has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blahker 巴拉剋 ships an update every 10 months, Routine Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blahker 巴拉剋 versus Routine Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlahker 巴拉剋Routine Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews96.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElaborappPrioton LLC

Customer experience

Blahker 巴拉剋

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.6%

Routine Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Blahker 巴拉剋

One-time3
  • 小小費$0.99
  • 小費$1.99
  • 破費$2.99
3 purchases

Routine Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Blahker 巴拉剋 free?
Blahker 巴拉剋 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Routine Timer free?
Routine Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blahker 巴拉剋 or Routine Timer?
Blahker 巴拉剋 and Routine Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Blahker 巴拉剋 or Routine Timer have ads?
Neither Blahker 巴拉剋 nor Routine Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blahker 巴拉剋 or Routine Timer?
Blahker 巴拉剋 ships an update every 10 months, and Routine Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Blahker 巴拉剋 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Routine Timer on October 17, 2026.

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