Screen Time Control vs Blok
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Screen Time Control
This app helps you reduce smartphone usage by introducing gentle friction to app access. It sets time limits and encourages mindful engagement, preventing mindless scrolling and promoting focus on important activities.
- Gentle friction for app access
- Mindful breathing task before opening apps
- Customizable time limits for app usage
- Automatic app closure after time limit
- Intercepts unconscious app launches
- Focus on habit change, not strict blocking
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You’ve arrived at this app because you want to rethink how you use your smartphone—and that alone is something to be proud of. Just by searching for an app to help with restrictions, you’ve already taken the first step toward changing your habits. That small step, repeated consistently, can take you farther than you ever imagined. NoMore is here to quietly support you on that journey. By reducing screen time, you’ll be able to focus more deeply on studying, work, or hobbies. You’ll find more mental space, and your daily life will gradually come into balance. NoMore was created to support exactly that kind of change. ---------- That said, lasting change needs a system that’s sustainable and stress-free. Just as extreme diets are harmful and likely to rebound, extreme digital detoxes or harsh restrictions can feel frustrating and often lead users to delete the app. Overly strict limits don’t last. But if it’s too easy to bypass the restriction, it doesn’t work either. That’s why NoMore is designed with “not too weak, not too strong” limits—just enough to create a lasting experience without frustration. Instead of completely blocking access, NoMore lets you open apps if you really want to. But to do so, you’ll need to complete a brief breathing task, which helps prevent mindless app opening. This subtle friction makes you pause—and helps you open apps only when truly necessary. This approach is supported by behavioral science: adding small obstacles or distancing yourself from bad habits makes them easier to change. ---------- In addition, NoMore lets you set time limits—like “only 5 minutes” or “only 10 minutes”—before opening social media or games. When the set time ends, the app automatically closes, helping you avoid slipping into 30-minute or hour-long scroll sessions without realizing. Many users have told us this feature has been a real lifesaver. ---------- NoMore doesn’t rely on a “Start” button to begin blocking. After all, if you can tap that button, you’re already in study mode or focus mode. But the real danger is before that—when you’re aimlessly picking up your phone. Right after waking up, while on the toilet, in bed before sleep, or when taking a short break after a task or study session— NoMore steps in with a gentle brake before those moments turn into hours of mindless scrolling. We’ve also chosen not to rely on time-based blocking like “limit from 10pm to 11pm.” Because even if you block nighttime use, what if you end up scrolling all day? Instead, NoMore focuses on gently intercepting unconscious app launches throughout the entire day. ---------- You don’t have to be perfect. Even stopping yourself once a day from opening an app out of habit is real progress. Let’s shape your days with NoMore—little by little. Make space for what matters: studying, working, playing, and becoming more of who you want to be.
Blok
This app works with a physical device to help you block distracting apps and websites. It allows you to select which apps to block, tap a device to activate focus mode, and set custom schedules for different activities. Reclaim your time and boost productivity by minimizing digital distractions.
- Customizable app blocking
- Tap-to-block technology
- Focus modes for schedules
- Secure and private data storage
- Reclaim time and boost productivity
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Blok helps you reduce screen time by making distractions harder to access. HOW IT WORKS ↓ 1. Choose the apps and websites you want to block 2. Start a Blok session by scanning a product barcode or Blok Card 3. To unBlok, complete the physical action again WHY BLOK WORKS ↓ Most app blockers are too easy to bypass. Blok adds friction at the exact moment you are most likely to scroll again. Instead of relying on willpower alone, Blok turns blocking and unblocking into a physical ritual. Tap your Blok Card or scan your registered barcode to Blok distracting apps and websites. When you want back in, you need the same physical action again. With Blok, you can: - Block distracting apps, websites, and categories - Use a product barcode or Blok Card as your physical key - Create focus modes for work, sleep, study, or personal time - Schedule automatic Blok sessions - Take limited breaks without fully giving up - Combine modes for stricter blocking - Track your Blok streak and time Blok'd - Add friends and compare progress in Blok World - See Blok'd status on your Lock Screen with Live Activities Blok is built for people who want a real-world way to reduce doomscrolling, social media overuse, and phone addiction. Privacy Policy: https://shop.blok.so/pages/privacy-policy Terms: https://shop.blok.so/pages/terms-and-conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Time Control at 98% against Blok's 54%. Screen Time Control also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Blok's advantage is ratings volume (733 vs 14). 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
Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Blok sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blok has 733 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Screen Time Control's written reviews are positive against 54% of Blok's.
Screen Time Control ships an update every 8 days, Blok every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screen Time Control | Blok |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (14 ratings) — better | 4.6 (733 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 97.7% of reviews — better | 53.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 733 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SnackTime, Inc. | Just Commit Inc. |
Customer experience
Screen Time Control
Blok
Bugs and requests
Screen Time Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Blok
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashing and freezing
- Inconsistent blocking and unblocking of apps
- Issues with card/magnet detection and functionality
- Problems with account management and subscription
Requested features
3 requests- Allow multiple schedules per day
- Improve app categorization and blocking
- Add more customization options
In-app purchases
Screen Time Control
- Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
- Annual Plan3 Days trial$43.991 Year
Blok
- Blok Pro (Monthly)2 variants$9.991 Month
- Blok Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Blok Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- Blok Pro (Yearly)$29.991 Year
- Blok Membership3 Months trial$34.991 Year
- Blok Pro (Yearly)$39.991 Year
- Blok Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Blok Membership1 Year trial$59.991 Year
- Blok Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Single Emergency Unblok$4.99
- Three Emergency Unbloks$12.99








