Comparison

Ground vs DOPPY

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

Head to head
About

Ground

This app works with a physical NFC device to help you block distracting applications on your phone. Simply tap the device to block apps and regain focus, and tap again to unlock them when you're ready. It offers a one-time purchase model with no subscriptions or recurring fees.

Highlights
  • Physical NFC device for app blocking
  • Customizable app blocking
  • Session tracking
  • Emergency unlocks
  • Privacy-focused data handling
Features
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GROUND – Life, undistracted Most screen time apps are way too easy to bypass. GROUND pairs a minimalist NFC device with an iOS app, giving you a physical key to block out your distracting apps. One tap blocks distracting apps. Another tap unlocks them. No subscriptions. No sneaky workarounds. How It Works - Choose the apps that tend to steal your time and attention. - Use your GROUND device to block them with one simple tap. - Keep the device out of reach to avoid temptation and stay focused. - When you're ready, tap your phone to the device again to unlock everything. Features Custom Blocking: Personalize which apps stay unblocked while you're grounded. Session Stats: Track how long you stay grounded and how often you use the device. Emergency Unlocks: Get up to 5 free unlocks without the GROUND device The NFC-powered GROUND device is your physical “key”—no way to cheat it from your screen alone. Why GROUND? You’re in Control: GROUND is a reset button in your pocket. It gives your brain a break from the infinite scroll. Built for Deep Work: Whether you’re studying, building, resting, or reconnecting, GROUND helps you make time for what matters. Ultimate Privacy: None of your data leaves Ground. Your screen time info stays 100% on your device—forever. One-Time Purchase: No subscriptions. No monthly fees.

About

DOPPY

This app transforms screen time reduction into an engaging game. Earn rewards and level up a character by staying off distracting applications, making habit formation feel rewarding rather than punitive.

Highlights
  • Gamified focus challenges
  • Reward system for staying off apps
  • Character progression
  • Streak building for habits
  • Real-world quest completion
  • App blocking for distractions
Features
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Blocking apps feels like punishment. DOPPY makes beating your screen time a game. You’ve tried the blockers. You deleted them. They felt like a chore, they were easy to ignore, and they made cutting screen time feel like a punishment. DOPPY flips that. DOPPY turns reducing your screen time into a game you actually want to play. Stay off the apps that drain your day and you earn spins, rewards, and streaks. Your focus powers a character that levels up with you. Less doomscrolling, more dopamine — from the right place. WHY DOPPY IS DIFFERENT • Rewards, not punishment — make spins and unlock quick real world tasks for staying focused. • A focus buddy — your DOPPY character grows as your screen time shrinks. • Streaks that stick — build momentum day after day so the habit actually lasts. • Real blocking — lock distracting apps like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube when you need to focus. • See your wins — watch the hours you reclaim add up. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps that steal your time. 2. Set your focus goals. 3. Stay off, keep your streak alive. 4. Complete real world quest to get access to blocked app. Whether you’re fighting doomscrolling, building better habits, studying, or just trying to take back control of your day — DOPPY makes it feel less like willpower and more like a win. Download DOPPY and turn screen time into a game you win. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ground4 screens
DOPPY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DOPPY at 12 against Ground's 3. On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ground against 5.0 for DOPPY. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ground versus DOPPY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroundDOPPY
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings312 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS1716.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatience In Tribulation, LLCArchonit LLC

Customer experience

Ground

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DOPPY

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ground

No in-app purchases

None

DOPPY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ground free?
Ground is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DOPPY free?
DOPPY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ground or DOPPY?
Ground and DOPPY are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 12 ratings respectively.
Do Ground or DOPPY have ads?
Neither Ground nor DOPPY shows ads.

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