# BB vs Restrix

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Restrix at none against BB's 5. Restrix also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). BB's advantage is ratings volume (391 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BB sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Restrix asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BB against 5.0 for Restrix. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BB has 391 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of BB's written reviews are positive against 100% of Restrix's.

BB ships an update every 3 weeks, Restrix daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BB | Restrix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bb-screen-time-and-app-blocker/id6443657745/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restrix/id6739803501/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **391** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bruno da Rocha e Silva](https://appshunter.io/developer/843920997) | [Ankit Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787120022) |

## What reviewers say

### BB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bb-screen-time-and-app-blocker/id6443657745)

This app helps users break free from social media addiction and reduce screen time. It offers advanced blocking mechanisms to regain control over digital habits and improve mental well-being.

**Highlights:** Fight social media addiction, Reduce screen time, Multiple blocking mechanisms, Schedule-based blocking, Usage-based blocking, Strict Mode, Customizable blocking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kind Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Burnout Buddy Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Tip | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Intuitive and effective
- 🔒 Strict mode makes it hard to bypass
- 💰 Reasonable one-time purchase
- 🕰️ Helpful scheduling and time management features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty customizing strict mode
- 🔒 Lack of password protection for settings

**Reported bugs**

- Schemas not working as expected
- Inconsistent app/website blocking behavior
- Crashes and function-limiting bugs

**Requested features**

- Add option to pause schemas for a set time
- Implement screen time tracking and analytics
- Provide ability to block Safari and other browsers
- Add warning before app/website gets blocked
- Sync schemas across devices


### Restrix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restrix/id6739803501)

This app helps you manage your digital life by blocking distracting apps and websites. You can set custom schedules, restrict multiple sites, and even prevent accidental purchases or deletions. It offers a privacy-focused, device-only management solution for a healthier digital environment.

**Highlights:** Visualize app usage, Instantly block apps/websites, Schedule blocks by time/location, Restrict multiple websites, Prevent app installations, Block adult content, Prevent accidental purchases

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BB free?

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

### Is Restrix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BB or Restrix?

Restrix is rated higher. BB averages 4.9 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while Restrix averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BB or Restrix have ads?

Neither BB nor Restrix shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BB or Restrix?

BB ships an update every 3 weeks, and Restrix daily. Most recently, BB was updated on October 15, 2026 and Restrix on October 6, 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.*