Comparison

Bloka vs Blob

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

Head to head
About

Bloka

This app helps you beat procrastination and reclaim your time by turning focus into a physical, intentional action using AI-powered camera scanning. Select distracting apps, scan an everyday object to start a focus session, and scan it again to unlock.

Highlights
  • AI-powered object recognition for focus triggers
  • Physical commitment to start focus sessions
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Reminders when trying to access blocked apps
  • Scheduled automatic focus sessions (Pro)
  • Focus streaks and milestones (Pro)
Features
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BLOKA – Your Focus, One Scan Away Block distractions instantly. Reclaim your time. Tired of losing hours to social media? Do constant notifications ruin your focus, study sessions, or moments of calm? BLOKA helps you beat procrastination by turning focus into a physical, intentional action, using AI-powered camera scanning. WHY BLOKA WORKS Most blocker apps rely on willpower alone. BLOKA does not. By using real-world object scanning, starting a focus session becomes a conscious gesture, making it much harder to give in to distractions. HOW BLOKA WORKS SELECT Choose the apps and websites that distract you the most, such as social media, games, or news. SCAN Point your camera at an everyday object like your laptop, a book, or your desk. The scan instantly starts your focus session. FOCUS All selected apps are blocked. If you try to open them, BLOKA reminds you why you chose to focus. UNLOCK When you are done, scan the same object again to restore access and enjoy your free time guilt-free. WHAT MAKES BLOKA DIFFERENT Physical commitment Scanning a real object creates a stronger psychological barrier against distractions. AI-powered object recognition Use everyday objects as personal focus triggers. Simple and effective Fast setup, instant results, no friction. PLANS FREE 1 Camera Mode object 1 free session unlock per day BLOKA PRO (Subscription) Up to 5 Camera Mode objects Unlimited daily unlocks Scheduled automatic focus sessions Focus streaks and milestones TAKE BACK CONTROL Stop fighting your phone. Turn it into your greatest ally for productivity and well-being. Download BLOKA today and rediscover the power of true focus. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://bloka.shop/terms

About

Blob

This app introduces friction to prevent impulsive app usage, helping you reduce mindless scrolling and reclaim your time. It offers customizable challenges to unlock apps, encouraging intentional use and breaking autopilot habits.

Highlights
  • Reduce mindless scrolling
  • Break impulsive app habits
  • Reclaim focus time
  • Protect time-consuming apps
  • Track time saved and streaks
  • Harder math gates for unlocking
  • Temporary app unlocks
Features
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Grow a little world by spending less time on your phone. Blob turns time away from your phone into growth for a companion and a home you make your own. Read another chapter, enjoy a conversation, or get on with your day. Your time away gives you something to come back to. TIME OFF YOUR PHONE, VISIBLE PROGRESS Earn XP from phone-free time during waking hours and watch your companion evolve through 30 levels. No timer to start or app to keep open. KEEP APPS BLOCKED, GROW FASTER Earn a separate XP bonus during waking hours while your selected apps stay protected. Temporary unlocks and protection pauses pause the bonus; XP already earned stays yours. FOUR PATHS TO DISCOVER Choose and hatch a companion from one of four worlds: Woodland, Celestial, Tidal, or Ember. Watch them evolve into new forms and unlock belongings to decorate their world as they grow. A HOBBY AND A WORLD OF FINDS Give your companion a name and choose gardening, foraging, or collecting. Earn discoveries through time away, then return to see what they’ve found. Collect keepsakes and arrange their home your way. A PAUSE BEFORE YOU SCROLL Add protection to distracting apps. Solve a math challenge for temporary access, or leave the app blocked and keep your time. Adjust challenge settings and schedules to suit your habits. KEEP YOUR PROGRESS CLOSE Bring your companion to your Home Screen with widgets. See your daily activity, weekly trends, and streaks as you build a healthier relationship with your phone. Prefer a simpler dashboard? Switch to Blob Minimal in Settings while keeping your app protection and saved progress. Phone-free growth requires Screen Time access. Progress updates when Screen Time data is available; estimates are labeled in the app. Growth pauses during your chosen sleep hours. Use Blob for free with app protection, a complete companion world, and basic insights. Pro adds unlimited protected apps, schedules, additional worlds, detailed insights, and 2× XP compared with Free. Prices and any trial terms are shown before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://spammusubitech.github.io/prof-blob/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://spammusubitech.github.io/prof-blob/terms/

Screenshots

Bloka4 screens
Blob4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blob at 5.0 against Bloka's 4.0. Bloka's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Bloka sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Blob sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blob holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bloka ships an update every 3 days, Blob weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bloka versus Blob: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlokaBlob
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB714 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperLuca FlatiSpam Musubi Technologies

Customer experience

Bloka

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Blob

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Bloka

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year
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  • Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
10 purchases

Blob

Subscriptions8
  • Blob Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Annual Extreme Discount$6.991 Year
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  • Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Annual Discount$9.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Blob Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Annual$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Blob Lifetime$15.99
  • Blob Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Bloka free?
Bloka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blob free?
Blob is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bloka or Blob?
Blob is rated higher. Bloka averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Blob averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Bloka or Blob have ads?
Neither Bloka nor Blob shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bloka or Blob?
Bloka ships an update every 3 days, and Blob weekly. Most recently, Bloka was updated on November 5, 2026 and Blob on November 7, 2026.

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