# Superhappy Screen Time Blocker vs Rory

The clearest difference is ads: Rory at none against Superhappy Screen Time Blocker's shown. Rory also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Superhappy Screen Time Blocker's advantage is ratings volume (282 vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Superhappy Screen Time Blocker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Rory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Superhappy Screen Time Blocker has 282 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Superhappy Screen Time Blocker ships an update fortnightly, Rory every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Superhappy Screen Time Blocker | Rory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superhappy-screen-time-blocker/id6479611902/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rory-screen-time-control/id6761031799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **282** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 43 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Razzed, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736539086) | [PTXR Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477518750) |

## What reviewers say

### Superhappy Screen Time Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superhappy-screen-time-blocker/id6479611902)

This app uses AI and mindfulness techniques to help you reduce screen time. It offers features like app blocking, intentional conversations with an AI coach, and time limits to promote digital detox and focus.

**Highlights:** AI coach for mindful app unlocking, Block distracting apps and websites, Set time limits with automatic lockout, Digital detox and dopamine reset, Customizable app blocking sessions, Track screen time limits and streaks

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Superhappy Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Superhappy Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Superhappy Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Superhappy Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Superhappy Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Superhappy Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Superhappy Pro Annual | $74.99 | per year |
| Superhappy Pro Annual | $74.99 | per year |
| Superhappy Pro Annual | $74.99 | per year |
| Superhappy Pro Annual | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 AI coach effectively reduces mindless app usage
- 💪 Significant screen time reduction for users
- 🎯 Requires justification before unlocking apps
- 🤖 Meaningful AI conversations and suggestions
- ✨ Helps break social media addiction habits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($75-99/year)
- 🚫 Misleading 'free' app advertising
- ⚠️ Only one app blocked without premium
- 🔄 Requires daily app opening to maintain blocks
- 📊 Inaccurate usage tracking and statistics

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when attempting to unlock
- Blocking stops working if app not opened daily
- AI agent fails and crashes
- Cannot add multiple blocks with paid account
- Automatic blocking feature malfunctions

**Requested features**

- Background blocking without daily app check-in
- Multiple app blocking in free version
- Mac/desktop version support
- Revert changes option for AI customization
- Conditional blocking (e.g., chess app frustration management)


### Rory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rory-screen-time-control/id6761031799)

This app uses an AI judge to enforce your custom screen time limits. Record voice pleas to request extra time, and the AI will evaluate your case, granting or denying your request based on your reasoning.

**Highlights:** Custom limits for apps, websites, and categories, Voice-based plea recording with transcription, AI-powered verdicts with reasoning, Plea history tracking, Community verdict gallery, Integrates with Apple Screen Time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly plan | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Superhappy Screen Time Blocker free?

Superhappy Screen Time Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Superhappy Screen Time Blocker or Rory?

Rory is rated higher. Superhappy Screen Time Blocker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 282 ratings, while Rory averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Superhappy Screen Time Blocker or Rory have ads?

Superhappy Screen Time Blocker shows ads; Rory does not.

### Which is updated more often, Superhappy Screen Time Blocker or Rory?

Superhappy Screen Time Blocker ships an update fortnightly, and Rory every 2 months. Most recently, Superhappy Screen Time Blocker was updated on October 22, 2026 and Rory on October 15, 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.*