Comparison

Blocker vs Regain

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

Head to head
About

Blocker

This app helps you break free from phone addiction and endless scrolling. It enforces focus by blocking distracting applications and setting strict screen time limits. Regain control of your time and build better habits for studying or working.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • No escape mode
  • Set screen time limits
  • Reduce phone addiction
  • Improve focus for study/work
  • Build better habits
Features
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Stop wasting hours on your phone. Break free from endless scrolling and take control instantly. This app forces you to focus. Key Features - Block distracting apps like social media - No escape mode for real discipline - Set screen time limits that actually work - Stop scrolling and reduce phone addiction - Stay focused while studying or working - Build better habits and regain control Download now and take back control of your time. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://focusguard-pure-privacy.lovable.app

About

Regain

Features
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Regain your focus. Get more done in less time. Regain is a beautifully simple Pomodoro timer built for students, deep workers, and anyone whose brain fights back against long study sessions. Work in focused 25-minute sprints, take smart breaks, and watch your productivity climb. WHY REGAIN WORKS - The Pomodoro Technique breaks overwhelming tasks into bite-sized 25-minute sessions your brain can actually commit to. - Short, timed breaks keep you fresh and prevent burnout. - Smart focus sessions adapt to your energy so you push when you can and rest when you need to. BUILT FOR REAL FOCUS - Clean, distraction-free timer — no clutter, no noise - Customizable focus and break lengths - Track your streaks and daily focus time - Gentle notifications that keep you on task - Works for study, deep work, coding, writing, and revision PERFECT FOR - Students grinding through exams and homework - Anyone battling procrastination and deadlines - ADHD minds who need structure to lock in - Remote workers and creatives doing deep work Stop scrolling. Start focusing. Download Regain and take back control of your time.

Screenshots

Blocker4 screens
Regain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Regain at none against Blocker's 2. Regain also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Blocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Regain asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blocker ships an update every 5 weeks, Regain every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Blocker versus Regain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockerRegain
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB21 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPreyashkumar GaudaniOMAR FAHID

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Blocker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Regain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blocker free?
Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Regain free?
Regain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blocker or Regain have ads?
Neither Blocker nor Regain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blocker or Regain?
Blocker ships an update every 5 weeks, and Regain every 2 months. Most recently, Blocker was updated on November 12, 2026 and Regain on November 13, 2026.

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