ReadBlock vs Seed Routine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ReadBlock
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Addictive apps keeping you from growing? ReadBlock helps you build a reading habit by blocking distracting apps until you reach your daily reading goal. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose which apps to block (Short Videos, Social media, Games, etc.) 2. Set your daily reading goal (5, 10, 15, or 20 pages) 3. Upload your own books (EPUB) 4. Read to unlock β apps stay blocked until you finish WHY READBLOCK - Simple mechanism: read pages, unlock apps - No willpower needed β the block does the work - Works with any book you want to read in EPUB - Uses Screen Time API for reliable blocking PERFECT FOR - Breaking the doomscrolling habit - Finally finishing books on your reading list - Building a consistent daily reading routine - Replacing screen time with meaningful growth Start with just 10 pages a day β that's only 15 minutes. Your future self will thank you. ReadBlock requires a subscription to access all features. A free trial is available for new users. Legal links: - Privacy Policy: https://readblock.app/privacy - Terms Of Service: https://readblock.app/terms
Seed Routine
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Seed Routine is a daily routine planner that helps you build habits that stick. Create custom morning routines, stay consistent with streaks, and follow through with focus sessions. Create routines that feel easy to keep and actually change your day. Seed Routine helps you build consistent habits with short, motivating flows and clear progress so daily wins add up. β’ Stay consistent with lightweight, step-by-step routines that cut decision fatigue β’ Focus and finish more with timed sessions that boost momentum and reduce distractions β’ Keep progress visible with streaks and quick insights that make small wins rewarding β’ Start fast with AI-generated routines or ready-made plans so you donβt waste time planning How it works Create or discover a routine, follow a simple task flow, and use focus sessions and reminders to complete each step. Streaks and home-screen widgets show progress at a glance so motivation stays high. Who itβs for For anyone who wants routines to feel lightweight and motivating β busy professionals, students, parents, and people who struggle to keep habits consistent. Download Seed Routine and start building routines that stick today. Subscription & Terms Seed Routine requires an active auto-renewable subscription to access premium features. Subscription details, including billed amount and duration, are shown in-app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://webseedroutine.vercel.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
ReadBlock and Seed Routine 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. ReadBlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and Seed Routine sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ReadBlock ships an update every 3 weeks, Seed Routine fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ReadBlock | Seed Routine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikalai Ptashyts | Omar Darwish |
In-app purchases
ReadBlock
- ReadBlock Pro Monthly$5.491 Month
- ReadBlock Pro Annual3 Days trial$22.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$34.99
Seed Routine
- Seed Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- Seed Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Seed Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year









