Comparison

Pupmeter vs Rotato

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

Head to head
About

Pupmeter

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Choose which apps and websites to block, set smart schedules, and watch your cute avatar slowly feels sad the longer you scroll. That gentle visual nudge makes it easier to put the phone down. Users save up to 2 hours a day, feel less distracted, sleep better, and get more done. What you get - Instant blocking for distracting apps and websites - Focus timers for deep work and Pomodoro sessions - Smart schedules for mornings, bedtime, and meetings - Mindful breaks to reset without guilt - Clear insights that quickly reveal your biggest DoomScrolling apps Private & Secure Pupmeter is built on Apple’s Screen Time API. All monitoring and blocking happen entirely on your device. Your browsing data never leaves your phone. All features require a subscription. Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/pupmeter-termscondition/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pupmeterprivacypolicy/home

About

Rotato

This app helps break addictive app habits by requiring device rotations to unlock them. Set custom rules, focus modes, and track your progress to retrain your brain and reduce screen time.

Highlights
  • Custom blocking rules
  • Per-app rotation requirements
  • Focus mode for deep work
  • Screen time history and insights
  • Scheduled activation
  • No account required
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Rotato is a screen time blocker that makes you rotate your device to unlock addicting apps. The premise is based on real research, which shows that adding a small amount of friction to bad habits makes it far easier to break those habits. To get started, simply choose the apps you want to block and the number of rotations needed to open those apps. You can also set different rules for different days, and change the amount of screen time you "unlock" every time you complete a set of rotations. What's included: - Custom blocking rules with instant or scheduled activation - Per-app rotation requirements you set and control - Focus mode to lock in for deep work - Screen time history and insights to see how your habits change over time - Simple, no-nonsense setup — no account required All features require a Rotato an auto-renewing subscription after the 3-day free trial. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy policy and TOS: https://www.therotatoapp.com/privacy https://www.therotatoapp.com/terms

Screenshots

Pupmeter4 screens
Rotato4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pupmeter and Rotato are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Pupmeter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Rotato sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pupmeter versus Rotato: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPupmeterRotato
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARCHIT KAPURAnish Bhondwe

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pupmeter

Subscriptions3
  • PupMeter Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • PupMeter Yearly Subcription$24.991 Year
  • PupMeter Yearly Subcription$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Rotato

Subscriptions2
  • Rotato Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Rotato Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Pupmeter free?
Pupmeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rotato free?
Rotato is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pupmeter or Rotato have ads?
Neither Pupmeter nor Rotato shows ads.

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