Barrier vs Doomz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barrier
This app helps you break free from social media distractions by blocking access to social apps. It encourages healthier digital habits by requiring users to watch an ad or wait before accessing them, promoting mindful usage and digital wellness.
- Block social media apps
- Limit app access
- Promote healthier digital habits
- Incentivize reduced scrolling
- Digital wellness assistant
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Are you tired of wasting precious hours scrolling through social media apps? Do you want to break free from the cycle of constant distractions? Barrier is here to help. Our app acts as a blocker for social media apps, limiting your access and promoting healthier digital habits. With Barrier, you can only open your social media apps if you watch an ad or wait our 30 second load times, creating an incentive to reduce the amount of time you spend scrolling mindlessly. But Barrier is more than just a blocker. It's a digital wellness assistant, helping you take control of your digital life Don't let social media control your life. Take back control with Barrier!
Doomz
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Countless hours slip away into endless scrolling every day, constant notifications, and apps designed to keep you distracted. Without realizing it, you lose valuable time that could have been invested in your goals, your passions, or the people who matter most. Doomz was built to change that. Doomz is a simple yet powerful app that helps you block distracting applications—whether instantly or according to a schedule—so you can focus on what truly matters. With Doomz, you are in control of your time, not your phone. Use Doomz to protect your study sessions, stay productive at work, or create uninterrupted personal time in your daily routine. You can start an instant block whenever you need to focus, or set recurring schedules to build healthier digital habits that last. Each session is a step toward reducing distractions and gaining back control of your day. Doomz is designed for everyone who wants to be more intentional with their time. Students can prepare for exams without interruptions. Professionals can cut through noise and concentrate on meaningful work. Creators and entrepreneurs can safeguard their focus for projects that require deep concentration. And anyone who feels controlled by their phone can finally take back freedom and balance. The benefits go beyond productivity. With fewer distractions, you open space for what matters most. You gain more time for personal growth, hobbies, meaningful relationships, and living in the present moment. Doomz is not just about blocking apps—it is about reclaiming your life, one focused moment at a time. Your time is your most valuable resource. Doomz helps you protect it, so you can invest it where it truly counts. By reducing wasted screen time, you unlock the possibility of a more intentional, productive, and fulfilling life. With Doomz, you are not only blocking distractions—you are unlocking your full potential. https://sites.google.com/view/doomz/accueil
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Doomz at none against Barrier's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barrier ships an update fortnightly, Doomz every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barrier | Doomz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (341 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 341 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Haplo, LLC | WILLIAM GADOUA-BILLETTE |
Bugs and requests
Barrier
Reported bugs
14 issues- Blocking does not work at correct times or remains blocked at incorrect times
- Blocking stops working after a while
- Apps remain unlocked after unlocking
- Streak keeps breaking for no reason
- Custom schedule does not unlock when it's supposed to
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- Last iOS release caused issues with re-locking after unlocking
- Timer resets but apps remain unlocked after unlocking
- Instagram and TikTok not always blocked
- App stops working after a few days, requires re-download
- Editing screen for blocked apps crashes sometimes
- Custom schedule setting does not work for overnight blocking (end time before start time)
- Does not unlock apps half the time after watching an ad
- Cannot make edits to timer or unlock time
- Cannot unlock apps without reinstalling after deleting the app before unlocking
Requested features
7 requests- Ability to set different apps to lock during different times
- More flexibility in setting multiple check-in times
- Option to customize the duration after watching an ad
- Fix for custom schedule not working for overnight blocking
- Option to have a daily time limit per app
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- Ability to set a certain amount of time per day and then block apps
- Update to end the 10-minute screentime after the ad finishes
Doomz
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Barrier
No in-app purchases
Doomz
No in-app purchases









