Comparison

Screen Time Blocker vs SAYDĀM

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Blocker

This app helps you regain control of your smartphone usage by setting app and website limits. It creates focused moments for work, study, or sleep by blocking distracting applications during designated times. Features include customizable restrictions, a "shield" screen to enforce limits, and a Pomodoro timer for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • App and website restrictions
  • Customizable time limits
  • "Shield" screen for enforcement
  • Pomodoro timer integration
  • Undisableable shield option (premium)
  • Multiple restriction profiles
Features
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Focus is an app designed to create truly focused moments for you. It's perfect for those who can't help but open their phones, even when there are tasks to be done - a solution for your smartphone addiction. Leveraging the Screen Time feature, Focus can assist you when you need concentration for obtaining certifications, test studies, or work. Additionally, it's a valuable tool for those looking to combat smartphone addiction and improve sleep quality. ■ Focus safeguards your time with the following features: ・ Focus uses the Screen Time API. This API ensures no unauthorized data access. Please grant permission with peace of mind. ・ It operates based on the apps and times you set for restrictions. For instance, you can set it to prevent SNS usage between 9:00-17:00 during work or study hours. Even granting permissions as short as 10 minutes is possible. ・ If you exceed the time limit and continue to use the app, a "shield" screen appears, preventing further use. ・ Outside the restriction hours (e.g., after 17:00), the shield is deactivated, and the restricted apps become accessible again. ・ You can set multiple restrictions, tailored to your lifestyle. ・ There's a Pomodoro timer feature that leverages the app restriction function. This helps you study or work more efficiently. ・ It's also possible to make the shield non-deactivatable from the premium plan, ensuring you always adhere to the limits. Focus is recommended for: Those addicted to SNS, often checking it during work hours. With Focus, you can set it so SNS apps are off-limits from 9:00 - 17:00. People who use their phones before sleeping. You can set all apps to be unusable after 22:00. If you start your morning dawdling on entertainment or gaming apps and miss a productive start. For instance, restrict such apps from 8:00 - 10:00. Music lovers who get lost in their tunes during study breaks. You can set music apps to be usable only for 20 minutes during study hours. Those who quickly deactivate restrictions from the settings app. With Focus, you can set an undisable shield, ensuring you always adhere to the restrictions. It's also a reliable partner for those who want to concentrate on tasks using the Pomodoro timer. Please utilize this app to overcome temptations from other captivating apps. For inquiries or feedback, please contact us at: awesome.digitaldetox.app@gmail.com

About

SAYDĀM

Features
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When you need to focus, SAYDĀM : FOCUS blocks the distractions for you. Start studying and notifications from other apps — messengers, social media — are silenced. Real focus starts when nothing is buzzing. ■ Weekly timetable Draw your school, academy and self-study schedule on a weekly grid. Long-press to drag blocks around, snapping to 5 minutes. Build sets like Term and Break and switch the whole week at once. ■ Scheduled auto-lock Turn auto-lock on for any block and apps are blocked during those hours automatically — no need to open the app or flip a switch each time. An optional heads-up arrives 5, 10 or 15 minutes before a lock starts. ■ Study-group ranking Create a group and gather friends with an invite code. A weekly leaderboard shows who focused the longest this week. Together lasts longer than alone. ■ Weekly guardian report Register a parent's or mentor's email and a summary of last week's focus time is sent every Monday morning — only with the student's own consent. ■ Detailed stats See your longest focus session and the hours of the day you focus best. Know your rhythm, study smarter. ■ Core features are free The notification-blocking timer and the timetable itself are free. Auto-lock, ranking, guardian reports, detailed stats, and ad-free use come with a weekly subscription. Start today. Focus is a habit.

Screenshots

Screen Time Blocker4 screens
SAYDĀM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SAYDĀM at 3 against Screen Time Blocker's 1. SAYDĀM also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Screen Time Blocker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SAYDĀM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Blocker ships an update every 10 days, SAYDĀM every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screen Time Blocker versus SAYDĀM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time BlockerSAYDĀM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryudai hiroseDae-hyeon Kweon

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Screen Time Blocker

Subscriptions8
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium$4.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Premium$9.991 Month
  • Premium$19.991 Year
  • Premium$29.991 Year
  • Premium$39.991 Year
  • Premium$79.991 Year
One-time7
  • 100yen$0.49
  • 300yen$1.99
  • 1000yen$5.99
Show 4 more
  • Premium$24.99
  • Premium$39.99
  • Premium$59.99
  • 10000yen$59.99
1 purchases

SAYDĀM

Subscriptions1
  • SAYDĀM FOCUS Subscription$0.997 Days

Questions

Is Screen Time Blocker free?
Screen Time Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SAYDĀM free?
SAYDĀM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time Blocker or SAYDĀM have ads?
Neither Screen Time Blocker nor SAYDĀM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Blocker or SAYDĀM?
Screen Time Blocker ships an update every 10 days, and SAYDĀM every 11 days. Most recently, Screen Time Blocker was updated on September 23, 2026 and SAYDĀM on September 9, 2026.

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