Comparison

GenR vs MuteLock

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

Head to head
About

GenR

This app helps users manage their screen time to improve focus, efficiency, and well-being. It offers features to block apps, set time limits, and monitor usage patterns. The goal is to find a healthier balance between digital life and personal development.

Highlights
  • Quick Session app blocking
  • Scheduled app blocking
  • Daily app time limits
  • Real-time usage monitoring
  • Detailed usage analytics
  • Deep Mode for strict blocking
  • Whitelist for essential apps
Features
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GenR is an ADHD-friendly app blocker and website blocker for focus, screen time, productivity, and better phone habits. Use GenR to block apps and websites you keep opening. Set screen time limits. Stay focused and productive during work, study, sleep, or daily routines. When social media, games, news, shopping, short videos, or other distracting apps keep pulling you away, GenR helps you block them before another quick check turns into more scrolling. Use GenR to: • Block apps during work, study, deep focus, bedtime, or quiet time • Block distracting websites that interrupt work, study, reading, or sleep • Set screen time limits for social media, games, entertainment, news, shopping, and short video apps • Reduce repeated app opening, social media checking, late-night scrolling, and doomscrolling • Build better screen time habits, focus habits, and productivity habits • Check screen time stats, pickups, notifications, and app usage Core features: Focus Sessions Start a focus session and block apps right away. Choose an app group, set a block duration, and GenR keeps those apps blocked while you work, study, read, write, or rest. Scheduled Blocking Create blocking schedules for the times you need focus most. Block apps and websites during class, work hours, morning routines, bedtime, or any repeated focus routine. App Limits Set daily screen time limits for social media, games, entertainment apps, or any app that takes too much time. When the limit is reached, GenR blocks the app automatically. Website Blocker Block distracting websites along with distracting apps. Use the website blocker for social media websites, news websites, shopping websites, video sites, or any website that breaks your focus. Custom App Groups Create app groups for social media, entertainment, study distractions, work distractions, or bedtime distractions. Switch between app groups depending on your focus session. Whitelist Keep important apps available while other apps and websites are blocked. Use Whitelist for calls, messages, maps, music, calendar, or tools you still need. Screen Time Stats View screen time, pickups, notifications, and app usage to understand which apps and websites interrupt your focus most. Deep Mode Use Deep Mode when you do not want to quit early. Make app blocking and website blocking harder to bypass during important focus time. GenR is a simple app blocker and screen time tool for ADHD users, students, remote workers, and anyone who wants fewer distractions, less social media checking, better productivity, and more focused time. Block apps and websites when you need to focus. Come back when you choose.

About

MuteLock

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Mute distractions. Lock in focus. MuteLock is a strict focus timer that enforces real accountability. Set a timer and stay in the app—leave and the session fails. It’s simple and effective. Why MuteLock works: Strict accountability — no cheating, no excuses Instant failure detection — leave the app and your session ends Minimalist design — pure black screen, zero distractions Track patterns — see what breaks your focus Perfect for ADHD, Pomodoro users, and anyone seeking discipline How it works: Set your focus time (5-60 minutes) Start the session Stay in the app — that's it Leave and you fail — strict but fair Key features: Quick start templates (Morning Focus, Deep Work, Quick Sprint, Study Session) Custom duration picker (5 to 60 minutes) Gamification — levels, points, daily challenges Achievements and streaks Advanced statistics — weekly/monthly insights Export your data — CSV/JSON backup Home screen widget — see stats at a glance 12 failure tags — track what breaks your focus Session notes — reflect on each session Live Activity on Lock Screen (iOS 16.1+) — see timer without opening app Premium features ($2.99 one-time): Remove all ads Advanced statistics with charts Export data (CSV/JSON) Home screen widget More failure tags for better tracking Priority support Perfect for students, remote workers, meditation practitioners, and anyone building focus habits. Whether you use Pomodoro, want dopamine detox, or need a distraction blocker, MuteLock holds you accountable. Privacy first: No accounts. No data collection. All sessions stored locally on your device. Free with ads, or upgrade to Premium to remove them. Start building real focus habits today.

Screenshots

GenR4 screens
MuteLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GenR at none against MuteLock's shown. GenR also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). MuteLock's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GenR sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MuteLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GenR ships an update every 3 weeks, MuteLock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GenR versus MuteLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenRMuteLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeeknovaMohamed El Bouhssini

In-app purchases

5 purchases

GenR

Subscriptions3
  • GenR PRO (Monthly Plan)$4.991 Month
  • GenR PRO (Annual Plan)$24.991 Year
  • GenR PRO (Annual Plan)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • GenR PRO (Lifetime)$59.99
  • GenR PRO (Lifetime Discount)$74.99
1 purchases

MuteLock

One-time1
  • MuteLock Premium$2.99

Questions

Is GenR free?
GenR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MuteLock free?
MuteLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GenR or MuteLock have ads?
MuteLock shows ads; GenR does not.
Which is updated more often, GenR or MuteLock?
GenR ships an update every 3 weeks, and MuteLock every 3 months. Most recently, GenR was updated on September 26, 2026 and MuteLock on September 13, 2026.

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