Doomscroll vs Blockrr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Doomscroll
This app helps you break free from mindless scrolling and digital fatigue. It uses behavioral psychology to rewire your habits, earn screen time through challenges, and visualize your progress. Reclaim your time, focus, and build a healthier relationship with your phone.
- Rewire dopamine loops
- Earn screen time via challenges
- Visualize time reclaimed
- Build a focus garden
- Block distractions
- Join a supportive community
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Use Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Facebook without the endless feeds. Open your apps inside Doomscroll and the parts built to keep you scrolling are hidden: • Instagram: no Reels, Explore or suggested posts • YouTube: no Shorts or "Up next" • TikTok: only the people you follow, no For You feed • Facebook: no Reels or suggested posts • Ads and sponsored posts removed Choose exactly what gets hidden in each app's settings. LOCK THE REAL APPS Lock the original apps with Apple Screen Time. When you open one out of habit, Doomscroll opens instead. SLEEP MODE Keep your locked apps locked from bedtime until morning. SEE YOUR TIME A live timer shows how long you've been in each app. Daily rings and weekly stats show where your time goes. DOOMSCROLL PRO Doomscroll Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, weekly or yearly, that unlocks all of Doomscroll. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless it's cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.bagelventurelabs.com/privacy Doomscroll isn't affiliated with Instagram, YouTube, TikTok or Facebook.
Blockrr
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Blockrr helps you reclaim focus and balance. Track your screen time, block distracting apps, and stay productive every day. Features: • Custom app blocking • Focus sessions and goals • Screen time analytics • Smart reminders • Digital detox and better sleep Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Blockrr at none against Doomscroll's shown. Blockrr also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Doomscroll sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Blockrr sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Doomscroll | Blockrr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bagel Ventures LLC | Louis Marion |
In-app purchases
Doomscroll
- Weekly.Free Trial.Orba3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Weekly Subscription$7.997 Days
- Monthly.Sub.Orba$12.991 Month
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- Yearly.Sub.Orba$29.991 Year
- Monthly.Free.Orba3 Days trial$29.991 Month
Blockrr
- Premium Version Weekly$2.997 Days
- Premium Version Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly Special Offer$6.991 Year
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- Premium Version Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
