ScreenEarn vs Bruno Blocker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScreenEarn
This app helps parents manage children's screen time by linking it to chore completion. Kids earn rewards for completing tasks, fostering responsibility and reducing household conflicts. A single family plan covers all devices and children.
- Chore setup and time rewards
- Automatic screen time earning
- Optional photo verification
- Real-time screen time tracking
- App blocking
- Weekly family reports
- Offline functionality
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ScreenEarn: Earn Your Screen Time Stop fighting over screen time. Start rewarding good behavior. ScreenEarn helps parents manage screen time by tying it to chores. Kids earn what they want. Parents get peace at home. IMPORTANT: ScreenEarn requires a subscription to access features. One single Family Plan covers all children and devices in your household. HOW IT WORKS: Set up chores (dishes, homework, room cleaning) Assign time rewards (15 min for making bed, 30 min for homework) Kids complete chores and earn screen time automatically FEATURES: Unlimited Chores & Kids: Included in your family subscription Real-time screen time tracking App blocking when time runs out WHY PARENTS LOVE SCREENEARN: • No more daily battles over phones/tablets • Kids learn responsibility & time management • Positive reinforcement (not punishment) • Simple, beautiful design • One clear price for the whole family WHY KIDS LOVE SCREENEARN: • Earn screen time instead of losing it • See exactly what's needed (no surprises) • Track progress in real-time • Feel in control SUBSCRIPTION & LEGAL: ScreenEarn requires a monthly or annual subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy-First: We don't read texts, emails, or track locations. ScreenEarn focuses on time management, not surveillance.
Bruno Blocker
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Bruno Blocker is a completely free app designed to help you regain control of your focus. Set per-app limits, customize schedules, and start focus sessions with nearly endless customization. Add high friction, customizable unblock methods to keep you focused and reduce your screen time. Features: - Focus timer: block distracting apps for a chosen duration - Schedules: Set windows of time where your selected apps are blocked - Limits: Set app limits with a customizable amount of unblocks - Friction checks: Set a warning screen that requires interaction before opening chosen apps. - Completely free: no paywall, no accounts, and no data collected. - Pomodoro cycles: automatic work/break periods set to your preferences. - Strict mode: lock a focus session so it can't be stopped early. - Location triggers: focus starts on its own when you reach the office or library. - Themes: dark or light, plus any accent color you like. - Daily goals & streaks: set a target focus amount for each day and track progress. - Quick start: launch a session from a widget, Siri, or shortcuts. - Free time: Give yourself a set amount of time before your apps are blocked when you want a break. - Live activities: your focus timer appears on the lock screen and dynamic island. Privacy: I don't collect any data. read more at https://brunoblocker.com/privacy Questions: Want a feature or have any questions? Reach out to me.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bruno Blocker at none against ScreenEarn's 2. Bruno Blocker also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ScreenEarn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Bruno Blocker asks for nothing beyond the download.
ScreenEarn ships an update every 7 months, Bruno Blocker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScreenEarn | Bruno Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saragadam Solutions Inc | Aksel Salmi |
In-app purchases
ScreenEarn
- Monthly plan$9.991 Month
- Yearly plan3 Days trial$34.991 Year
Bruno Blocker
No in-app purchases









