# MindBackyard vs Bedtime Blocker

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bedtime Blocker at every 3 days against MindBackyard's every 8 days. MindBackyard's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MindBackyard sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Bedtime Blocker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MindBackyard ships an update every 8 days, Bedtime Blocker every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MindBackyard | Bedtime Blocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kentaro Yamauchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839617353) | [maiku kondo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604171957) |

## What reviewers say

### MindBackyard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindbackyard-thought-space/id6755857619)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MINDBEBOP Access Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| MINDBEBOP Access Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Tip (optional) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip (optional) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tip (optional) | $99.99 | one-time |
| MINDBEBOP Access Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Bedtime Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedtime-blocker-netekureyo/id6759582096)

This app helps you stop late-night scrolling by blocking distracting applications at your set bedtime. It provides a one-tap solution to protect your sleep time and start your mornings with intention. Features include bedtime alarms, snooze options, and an emergency unlock.

**Highlights:** One-tap app blocking, Bedtime alarm and snooze, Lock Screen and Live Activity countdown, Morning Focus mode, Emergency unlock, Customizable app blocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MindBackyard free?

MindBackyard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bedtime Blocker free?

Bedtime Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do MindBackyard or Bedtime Blocker have ads?

Neither MindBackyard nor Bedtime Blocker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MindBackyard or Bedtime Blocker?

MindBackyard ships an update every 8 days, and Bedtime Blocker every 3 days. Most recently, MindBackyard was updated on October 28, 2026 and Bedtime Blocker on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*