Comparison

Screen Time Blocker vs The Reset

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Blocker

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by blocking distracting applications and websites. Set custom time limits, track your usage, and utilize focus modes to improve concentration and reduce digital distractions for a more productive day.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Set custom screen time limits
  • Track phone usage
  • Smart reminders and focus modes
  • Reduce phone addiction
  • Boost productivity
Features
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Are you spending too much time on your phone? Struggling to focus and stay productive? Aphel helps you break free from distractions and take back control of your time. Features: Block distracting apps and websites Set custom screen time limits Track your phone usage and build better habits Stay focused with smart reminders and focus modes Reduce phone addiction and boost productivity Black Focus is designed to help you cut down on unnecessary screen time, improve your focus, and be more mindful in your daily life. Whether you want to stay productive at work, study efficiently, or simply reduce social media usage, Black Focus provides the tools you need. Start your journey towards a healthier digital lifestyle today. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: To able to use all features in screenshots without limitations required to premium.

About

The Reset

Features
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Reclaim 2 hours of your day. The Reset is a minimalist circuit breaker for digital addiction. It forces a mindful pause before you scroll, helping you break the dopamine loop and stay present. The Problem - Social media apps are designed to keep you hooked. Infinite scrolls, variable rewards, and instant gratification drain your focus and leave you feeling overwhelmed. The Solution- The Reset isn't just an app blocker—it’s a mental resilience tool. By inserting a guided breathing exercise before you open distracting apps, we break the impulse and return control to you. Key Features - • Mindful Friction: A forced pause that asks "Why am I opening this?" • Resilience HP: Track your mental energy with our unique Health Point mechanic. • Impulse Density: See exactly when your focus dips with real-time usage charts. • Brutal Minimalism: A high-contrast, zero-distraction UI designed for utility. • Privacy-First: No accounts. No cloud sync. Your data stays on your device. Why The Reset? Unlike "hard blockers" that feel like a digital prison, The Reset builds your self-control. It’s the perfect tool for: • Dopamine Detox & Digital Minimalists • ADHD task paralysis & time blindness • Students & Professionals needing deep focus • Anyone feeling "burnt out" by social media Subscription Details - Start your journey with a 3-day free trial. Unlock full access to Resilience tracking, long-term history, and custom goal setting. Privacy policy : https://theresetuk.lovable.app/landing#:~:text=The%20Reset-,Privacy,-%C2%B7 Terms and Conditions : https://theresetuk.lovable.app/landing#:~:text=%C2%B7-,Terms,-%C2%B7

Screenshots

Screen Time Blocker4 screens
The Reset4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: The Reset at 3 against Screen Time Blocker's 1. The Reset also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Time Blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and The Reset sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Screen Time Blocker versus The Reset: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time BlockerThe Reset
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCan Berk HayretdagAndrew Jeyasingham

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Screen Time Blocker

Subscriptions3
  • Focus Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Focus Pro Annual Close Offer$9.991 Year
  • Focus Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

The Reset

Subscriptions2
  • The Reset Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • The Reset Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Time Blocker free?
Screen Time Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Reset free?
The Reset is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time Blocker or The Reset have ads?
Neither Screen Time Blocker nor The Reset shows ads.

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