Comparison

Roots vs Digital Detox App Blocker

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

Head to head
About

Roots

This app helps you manage your phone usage by setting app limits, scheduling downtime, and offering challenges to reduce screen time. It aims to improve focus, be more present, and cure phone addiction by monitoring digital dopamine and providing a personal balance score.

Highlights
  • App and website blocking
  • Scheduled downtime
  • Phone detox challenges
  • Monk Mode for strict blocking
  • Digital dopamine monitoring
  • Daily goals and progress tracking
  • Personal balance score
Features
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Roots is the #1 screen time app. Set boundaries with your phone, and unlock more time.  Screen time has a major impact on our mental and physical wellbeing. We're here to help — with better app limits, digital downtime, daily goals, balance score, and more. Join thousands of people using Roots to build a better relationship with their phone. WHAT TO EXPECT - Better screen time management - Unlock 2 hours per day - Stop scrolling mindlessly - Cure your phone addiction - Detox from phone dopamine - Find better balance - Be more present - Stay focused BLOCK NOW - Start blocking apps at any time with one tap BETTER APP LIMITS - Block any app or website based on time limits or number of opens SCHEDULE DOWNTIME - Be intentional with "mindful mornings", "evening wind down", and more PHONE DETOX CHALLENGES - Personalized challenges to compete with yourself and friends - Challenges with neuroscientist and Roots Chief Science Officer, Tj Power BLOCK WITH "MONK MODE" - App blocking that doesn't let you unblock until tomorrow MONITOR DIGITAL DOPAMINE - Not all screen time is equal, so we help you understand the impact of each app DAILY GOALS - Set goals for screen time and phone pickups, and track your daily progress PERSONAL BALANCE SCORE - Daily score helps keep you accountable with beautiful illustrations and visuals SCREEN TIME TRENDS - View the progress and trends of your screen time journey BUILD A STREAK - Build a streak as you stay under limits, earn cheat days and custom app icons BLOCK ADULT WEBSITES - Keep yourself off adult websites once and for all DON’T JUST TAKE IT FROM US "We’re all guilty of being obsessed with our phones. Roots helps you break free." -- Tj Power, Neuroscientist and Author “It's beautiful, and it works” -- Jameston78 “This app does what it says” -- Casper-F “Worth every penny” -- Thehikingfool PRIVACY GUARANTEED We use Apple’s Screen Time API so all of your phone usage data stays on your phone. TERMS & CONDITIONS - Auto-Renewing Subscription Options: Roots Plus (Monthly or Annual) - Terms: https://www.getroots.app/terms - Privacy Policy: https://www.getroots.app/privacy-policy

About

Digital Detox App Blocker

Features
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Are you spending too much time on your phone? Take back control of your life, improve your focus, and build healthier habits with Digital Detox, the ultimate app blocker and screen time manager for iOS. Whether you need to focus on work, study without distractions, or simply disconnect before bedtime, Digital Detox provides the powerful tools you need to stay on track. Built with Apple’s native Screen Time API, your data remains secure and entirely private on your device. KEY FEATURES: Smart Schedules Create recurring block plans that fit your lifestyle. Automatically block distracting apps and categories during work hours, study sessions, or bedtime. Choose specific days and times to maintain a balanced daily routine. Quick Block Need immediate focus? Use the Quick Block feature to instantly restrict access to your most distracting apps for a set duration (from 15 minutes up to 4 hours). Perfect for deep work sessions or sudden study bursts. Screen Time Dashboard Gain valuable insights into your digital habits. Track your total activity and monitor specific app or category usage over the last 7 days with beautifully designed, native iOS charts. Privacy First Digital Detox utilizes Apple's official Screen Time API. We cannot see, track, or collect your app usage data. Everything is processed locally on your iPhone, ensuring 100% privacy and security. Take the first step towards a distraction-free life. Download Digital Detox today and start your journey towards better focus and digital wellbeing! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://acmustudio.blogspot.com/2022/06/privacy-policy-gizlilik-politikas.html

Screenshots

Roots4 screens
Digital Detox App Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Roots and Digital Detox App Blocker are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Roots sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Digital Detox App Blocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Roots versus Digital Detox App Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRootsDigital Detox App Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size361 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMWMMUSTAFA ACAR

Bugs and requests

Roots

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Apps getting blocked when they shouldn't be
  • Screen time data not syncing correctly
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel
  • Trouble with the initial setup and syncing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Home screen and lock screen widgets
  • Customizable challenges and ability to share with friends
  • More options for the 'Do Not Disturb' mode
  • Improved analytics and progress tracking
  • Ability to easily adjust app limits without resetting

Digital Detox App Blocker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Roots

Subscriptions10
  • Premium$7.997 Days
  • Roots Plus - Weekly Plan3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Roots - Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
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  • Roots Plus - Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Roots Plus - Annual Plan$29.991 Year
  • Premium Pass$59.991 Year
  • Roots Plus - Annual Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium Pass1 Year trial$99.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$99.991 Year
2 purchases

Digital Detox App Blocker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Roots free?
Roots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Digital Detox App Blocker free?
Digital Detox App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Roots or Digital Detox App Blocker have ads?
Neither Roots nor Digital Detox App Blocker shows ads.

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