Brain Ripe vs simpleblocker by recursn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brain Ripe
This app helps you manage screen time and build healthier digital habits by blocking distracting applications. It features a mindful unlocking process with custom usage limits and automatic re-blocking. A gamified ranking system encourages sticking to your screen time goals, supported by detailed analytics.
- Block apps via Screen Time API
- Mindful unlocking process
- Set custom usage time per session
- Automatic re-blocking
- Daily ranking system
- Usage analytics
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Take control of screen time and build better digital habits with a powerful and intuitive app blocker. Block distracting apps using Apple’s Screen Time API. Select the apps to limit—once blocked, they stay inaccessible unless unlocked through a mindful process. When unlocking an app, set a custom usage time. After that time ends, the app is automatically re-blocked to help maintain focus and reduce distractions. Each unlocked session contributes to a ranking system that tracks how much time is spent on selected apps. At the end of the day, rankings adjust based on usage—creating a light, gamified incentive to stick to screen time goals. Track progress through a detailed analytics view, showing both individual app usage and a total overview of all selected apps. Gain insight into habits and make more informed decisions about daily screen time. Key Features: • Block apps via Apple’s Screen Time API • Mindful unlocking process • Set custom usage time per session • Automatic re-blocking after time expires • Daily ranking system based on usage • App-specific and overall usage analytics • Supports focus, habit-building, and digital wellness Ideal for anyone seeking to improve productivity, reduce distractions, and take back control of daily screen time.
simpleblocker by recursn
This minimalist app blocks your screen time to help you focus. It performs its single function effectively without collecting any user data. Designed for simplicity and privacy.
- Minimalist design
- App blocking functionality
- Screentime reduction
- Data privacy focused
- Single function optimization
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a minimalistic app blocker, that seeks only to serve that one function well. Does not collect data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: simpleblocker by recursn at none against Brain Ripe's shown. simpleblocker by recursn also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Brain Ripe's advantage is iOS requirement (17 vs 26.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Brain Ripe against 5.0 for simpleblocker by recursn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | Brain Ripe | simpleblocker by recursn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brain Ripe UG (haftungsbeschrankt) | Andy Phu |
Customer experience
Brain Ripe
simpleblocker by recursn
In-app purchases
Brain Ripe
No in-app purchases
simpleblocker by recursn
No in-app purchases
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