Screen Time & App Blocker Spri vs Need This?
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Screen Time & App Blocker Spri
This app helps you regain control over your digital habits by blocking distracting apps and websites. It also features a unique payment link blocker to prevent impulse spending and a deep focus mode for uninterrupted work sessions.
- Block specific apps and websites
- Set custom time limits
- Payment link blocker for impulse spending
- Deep Focus Mode for uninterrupted work
- Safari ad blocking
- Restrict access to certain websites
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Spri — Block Distractions. Stop Impulse Buying. Stay Focused. Spri isn't just another screen time app. It's the only blocker that helps you stay focused and stop impulse spending — by blocking payment links before you hit "Buy Now." Whether you're deep in a work session or trying to break a late-night shopping habit, Spri puts you back in control. Block What Distracts You Block specific apps and websites instantly. Set custom time limits on the ones that pull you in most — social media, news, shopping, whatever your weakness. Stop Impulse Buying Spri's Payment Link Blocker delays or blocks checkout pages and payment links, giving you a moment to reconsider before you spend. It's a safety net for your wallet. Deep Focus Mode Need to lock in? Activate Focus Mode for distraction-free deep work. Set timers from 15 minutes to several hours and get notified when your session ends. Block Ads in Safari Browse cleaner and faster with built-in Safari ad blocking — fewer distractions, less temptation. Block certain sites easily Protect yourself or your family by restricting access to certain websites. Clean, Simple Design No clutter, no complicated setup. Spri's intuitive interface makes managing your blocks effortless. Take back your time, your focus, and your spending. Download Spri today. Privacy Policy: https://www.thecodinghub.com/spri-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Need This?
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Need this? stops impulsive shopping. Block shopping apps, in-app purchases, websites, or just the checkout. Choose when and for how long they are blocked. Soft Blocks can be ended after 5 seconds. Hard Blocks cannot be ended early. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Need This? at every 5 days against Screen Time & App Blocker Spri's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, 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. Screen Time & App Blocker Spri sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Need This? sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Screen Time & App Blocker Spri ships an update every 3 weeks, Need This? every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screen Time & App Blocker Spri | Need This? |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dimitar Dyankov | Wirtz & Guntermann Digital UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) |
In-app purchases
Screen Time & App Blocker Spri
- Spri - Monthly$0.991 Month
- Spri - Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
Need This?
- Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
Questions
Is Screen Time & App Blocker Spri free?
Is Need This? free?
Do Screen Time & App Blocker Spri or Need This? have ads?
Which is updated more often, Screen Time & App Blocker Spri or Need This??
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