Seren vs Sleep App Blocker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Seren
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Seren β app blocking that actually sticks Seren helps you reclaim your attention with simple, powerful app blocks, focus timers, and schedules designed to reduce distractions and protect your time. Whether youβre trying to stop doomscrolling, protect your mornings, or stay focused during deep work, Seren helps you stay presentβwithout relying on willpower alone. Take back your time (without quitting your phone) Your phone can be both useful and distracting. Seren offers a calm, intentional approach to managing app usage, helping you reduce noise and create space for what matters most. What Seren helps you do β’ Block distracting apps during focus periods β’ Use focus timers for deep work, studying, reading, or workouts β’ Create schedules for work hours, evenings, bedtime, and weekends β’ Plan routines so blocks happen automatically β’ Allow intentional breaks with clear limits β’ Build healthier screen habits with structure that reduces impulsive use Made for real life Seren is designed to support everyday focus and consistency, whether youβre working, studying, or winding down in the evening. Everything is designed to be set up once and trusted to run in the background. Works with iOS Screen Time Seren uses Appleβs Screen Time framework to enforce app blocking. Youβll be asked to grant Screen Time access during setupβthis is required for app blockers to work properly on iPhone. Subscription required Seren requires a paid subscription to use. Subscription details, pricing, and renewal terms are presented in the app before purchase. Legal Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/marthoff7/8b84eaef2c8dca5e21dc34a22b7f35e8 Download Seren and make space for what matters.
Sleep App Blocker
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Sound familiar? You meant to be asleep an hour ago β but your thumb just keeps scrolling. CrocoFocus puts an end to that. Gently, without pressure, and with a crocodile who's just as tired as you are. Here's how it works: When it's bedtime, you slide Croco to sleep. From that moment, your chosen distracting apps are blocked β until Croco wakes up in the morning. No negotiating with yourself at midnight. You already made the decision back when you were thinking clearly. CrocoFocus uses Apple's Screen Time technology (Family Controls) to do this. The block is real β not a reminder pop-up you can just swipe away. What's waiting for you: A friendly crocodile as your bedtime companion β you tuck Croco in, not yourself A calm nighttime design that winds you down instead of waking you up Real app blocking via Apple's Screen Time β until your wake-up time A streak counter that celebrates every successful night Completely private: no data is collected, everything stays on your device CrocoFocus Premium (optional): For free, you can block one app of your choice β often that's all it takes. Premium unlocks blocking multiple apps. Available as a monthly subscription, yearly subscription, or one-time purchase (lifetime). No accounts, no ads, no tracking. Just you, Croco, and good nights again at last. Sleep tight. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://claudiusluis.github.io/crocofocus-website/privacy/
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Verdict
Seren and Sleep App Blocker are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Seren sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Sleep App Blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Seren ships an update every 5 days, Sleep App Blocker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Seren | Sleep App Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mart hoff | Claudius Luis Gabriel |
In-app purchases
Seren
- Seren Premium β Weekly$7.997 Days
- Seren Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Seren Pro - Monthly$12.991 Month
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- Seren Pro2 variants$17.991 Year
- Seren Pro$29.991 Year
- Seren Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Seren Pro$49.991 Year
- Seren Pro$59.991 Year
- Seren Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year
Sleep App Blocker
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Yearly$8.991 Year
- Lifetime$17.99
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