Comparison

GenR vs Apper

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

Apper

Features
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Apper turns the App Store into your personal idea library. Save any app that inspires you, and Apper keeps its story fresh — version history, update cadence, ratings, and what changed since you saved it. Built for indie developers, designers, and small teams who study great apps to build better ones. LIBRARY — Your saved apps, always current - Save any App Store app in seconds, right from the share sheet - Automatic version history and an update timeline for every saved app - Update badges and a "Since you saved" view that highlights what changed - Charts that show how often an app really ships - Works across store regions EXPLORE — See what builders are saving - Cross-user rankings of the most-saved apps - Discover what other developers are paying attention to DROPS — AI usage-limit announcements in one feed - A curated log of official usage-limit reset announcements from AI providers - Cadence analysis that estimates the next likely reset window - Push alerts and a Home Screen widget so you never miss one ACCOUNTS — Your AI accounts, on the record - Keep a simple ledger of your AI subscription accounts and their status - Track spending with manual entries and automatic totals - Notes and timelines that preserve each account's history - Passwords stay in the iOS Keychain on your device — never in a database SUBSCRIPTION AND PURCHASE TERMS Apper Pro unlocks the full app and is available as an auto-renewable subscription or a one-time purchase: - Apper Pro Yearly — US$19.99 per year, auto-renewable. Introductory offer for new subscribers: US$9.99 for the first year, then US$19.99 per year. - Apper Pro Lifetime — US$49.99, one-time purchase, does not renew. Prices are shown in your local currency inside the app and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.weisenjoy.com/privacy

Screenshots

GenR4 screens
Apper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Apper at every 2 days against GenR's every 3 weeks. GenR's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GenR sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Apper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GenR ships an update every 3 weeks, Apper every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GenR versus Apper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenRApper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeeknova林 廖

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
2 purchases

Apper

Subscriptions1
  • Apper Pro Yearly1 Year trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Apper Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is GenR free?
GenR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apper free?
Apper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GenR or Apper have ads?
Neither GenR nor Apper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GenR or Apper?
GenR ships an update every 3 weeks, and Apper every 2 days. Most recently, GenR was updated on October 25, 2026 and Apper on October 25, 2026.

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