Comparison

Wasted vs FocusBloom Pro

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

Head to head
About

Wasted

Features
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Every other screen time app blocks you. Wasted just makes you aware. You don't need another wall between you and your phone — you've tapped "Ignore" on Screen Time limits a hundred times. Wasted is different. It's a nudger, not a blocker. Pick the apps you waste time on (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X…), set a reminder interval, and the moment you go over, Wasted calls you out — with a personality you actually feel. MEET YOUR 5 ARCHETYPES Choose who nudges you. Each one delivers the same wake-up call in a completely different voice: • Minimalist — clean, stoic, no drama. Just the facts. • Satirist — sarcastic and funny. The friend who roasts you with love. • Philosopher — reflective and thought-provoking. Makes you actually think. • Moralist — serious and guilt-driven. No sugar-coating. • Provocateur — aggressive and confrontational. For when you need a slap, not a tap. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps that eat your time. 2. Set how long is "too long." 3. Keep scrolling — Wasted lets you. But the second you cross the line, your archetype fires a notification. Still scrolling? It nudges again, every interval, until you stop. No blocking. No friction wall. No forcing. Just awareness, sharp enough to break the trance. 100% PRIVATE — BY DESIGN • No account. No sign-up. No email. • No cloud. No sync. Nothing leaves your phone. • No analytics. No tracking. No data selling. No ads. Wasted uses Apple's official Screen Time (DeviceActivity) framework and runs entirely on-device. What you do on your phone stays on your phone. FREE FOREVER • Track up to 2 apps • All 5 archetypes included • Full monitoring and notifications GO PRO (14-day free trial) • Track up to 5 apps • The full message library for every archetype (endless variety) • Create your own custom archetypes — write the voice that gets through to YOU $4.99/month or $29.49/year (save ~50%). Same 14-day free trial on both. WHO IT'S FOR If native Screen Time limits never stuck, if app blockers feel like punishment, and if you'd rather be reminded than restricted — Wasted is built for you. Awareness-based self-control for people who want a tool with a personality, not another sterile productivity app. Stop doom-scrolling. Start noticing. Download Wasted. — Privacy: Wasted collects no data. There is no account and nothing is transmitted off your device. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage in Settings.

About

FocusBloom Pro

This app helps you build healthier screen habits by blocking distracting apps and providing focus sessions. It offers insights into your usage patterns and allows you to set custom rules for different times of the day.

Highlights
  • Gentle app blocking
  • Focus Energy score
  • Customizable rules and schedules
  • Manual focus sessions
  • On-device usage insights
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Spend less time scrolling and more time on what matters. FocusBloom is a gentle app blocker and focus companion for iPhone. Choose the apps that distract you, set a daily goal or schedule, and build healthier screen habits—without guilt, streak pressure, or shame. GROW YOUR FOCUS ENERGY See your selected-app usage as a simple Focus Energy score. A calm companion reflects your progress and gives you an encouraging way to stay aware throughout the day. CREATE RULES THAT FIT YOUR LIFE Set daily limits or recurring schedules for work, study, evenings, and bedtime. FocusBloom shields only the apps you choose, so the rest of your phone stays available. START A FOCUS SESSION Need a clean block of time right now? Start a manual focus session and keep selected distractions out of reach while you work, read, create, or rest. UNDERSTAND YOUR PATTERNS Review clear on-device insights to see when distractions happen, how your habits change, and which days need a gentler reset. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your Screen Time details and selected apps stay on your iPhone. No account is required to use the core experience. You stay in control of Screen Time permission and can change it anytime. FREE TO START • One active rule • Manual focus sessions • Today’s Focus Energy • Basic seven-day insights FocusBloom PRO Upgrade for unlimited rules and deeper seven-day insights. Monthly and yearly options are available. No weekly subscription. FocusBloom uses Apple’s Screen Time technology to apply limits to the apps you select. Availability and behavior may vary based on your device settings and iOS version. Take back a little attention every day—and let better habits grow. 1. This service is a subscription based paid service, which means you will prepay for future subscription usage. You can currently choose to use this service on a quarterly basis. At the end of each subscription period, your subscription will automatically renew by default, unless you cancel the automatic renewal yourself or we cancel the service. 2. Unsubscribe: To cancel the renewal, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance. You can unsubscribe by opening System Settings, clicking on Apple ID, clicking on Subscription, selecting Premium, and then unsubscribing. 3. Restore purchase: If you receive a prompt saying "You have already subscribed to this project" during the payment process and confirm that you have completed the purchase before, you can click "Restore Purchase" in the upper right corner to restore the purchase. Membership Service Agreement and Automatic Renewal Agreement: https://gcn1s2rmayw3.feishu.cn/wiki/YgqKwPdJmiH0ulkF92kco1CznCg?from=from_copylink Privacy Policy: https://gcn1s2rmayw3.feishu.cn/wiki/SGBIwmUWCiPWoWktE5sclLRgnol?from=from_copylink

Screenshots

Wasted3 screens
FocusBloom Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wasted at Free against FocusBloom Pro's $5.99. On ads, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Wasted is free to download; FocusBloom Pro costs $5.99 up front. Wasted sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and FocusBloom Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Wasted versus FocusBloom Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWastedFocusBloom Pro
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSrisagaan Srirasa春城 贾

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wasted

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$29.491 Year
3 purchases

FocusBloom Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Wasted free?
Wasted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusBloom Pro free?
FocusBloom Pro costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Wasted or FocusBloom Pro have ads?
Neither Wasted nor FocusBloom Pro shows ads.

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