Bloka vs Screen Time Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bloka
This app uses AI-powered camera scanning of everyday objects to initiate focus sessions, blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers a unique physical commitment to combat procrastination and reclaim your time. Unlock access by scanning the same object again.
- AI-powered object recognition for focus triggers
- Physical commitment to block distractions
- Block selected apps and websites
- Customizable focus sessions
- Scheduled automatic focus sessions (Pro)
- Focus streaks and milestones (Pro)
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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
Screen Time Control
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People don't lose hours to their phones. They lose weeks, months, and years. Luaro helps you earn your screen time. Distracting apps stay locked until you complete productive habits — then you spend only the time you've earned. Unlike traditional app blockers, Luaro ties access to something you did on purpose. You create Rules for what stays blocked, earn screen time by completing habits, and open those apps only when the time is yours. EARN SCREEN TIME: Log a habit. Add to your balance. Spend it on the apps you chose to lock. Rules in Earn mode stay locked until your balance covers the unlock, and that time comes off your balance when you open them. FEATURES • Block distracting apps, categories, and websites • Earn screen time by completing productive habits • Create custom friction before an unlock • Change the order and duration of the friction steps • Schedule the friction • Schedule the blocks • Set usage limits • Set a delay for editing or deleting Rules, so bypassing them takes longer • Limit unlock duration • Limit daily unblocks • Set a grayscale requirement to unblock apps • Get a notification before Luaro re-blocks apps • View detailed screen time reports • Filter apps in your reports • Track app usage, pick-ups, and notifications • Visualize your screen time with Life in Weeks • See long-term screen time projections FRICTION STEPS • Breathing exercises: 5 modes • Physical exercise: 6 options • Reflection Message: read any text you write • Typed Phrase: type any text you write • Written Reflection: 4 exercises • Life in Weeks visualization • Media: a photo or video you add SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE Your daily screen time adds up. Luaro shows where your time goes, and what the months and years ahead look like if nothing changes. Earn mode turns that into a daily trade: do something that matters, then spend the time you earned. Whether you want less time on social media, fewer distractions, or more control over your attention, every unlock is a decision you worked for. PERFECT FOR ANYONE LOOKING TO • Earn screen time instead of opening apps on autopilot • Take control of daily screen time • Block addictive apps and websites • Build habits that pay off in attention • Improve deep focus and productivity • Reduce phone addiction and dopamine loops • Shift toward conscious daily behavior Take control of your attention today. Download Luaro. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.luaro.app/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://terms.luaro.app/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bloka at every 5 days against Screen Time Control's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, 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. Bloka sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bloka ships an update every 5 days, Screen Time Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bloka | Screen Time Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luca Flati | Yaroslav Lishchynskyi |
In-app purchases
Bloka
- 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
Screen Time Control
- Monthly Pro Plan$9.991 Month
- Annual Pro Plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year









