Comparison

NoPhones vs Blob

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

Head to head
About

NoPhones

This app helps you break digital habits by blocking distracting applications. It offers customizable lock sessions, progress tracking, and a focus on keeping your data private and on your device. Achieve more by reducing time spent on unwanted apps.

Highlights
  • Block selected apps or categories
  • Customizable lock durations
  • Track focus streaks
  • Share progress
  • No account required
  • On-device data storage
Features
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Less Time on Apps. More Time on What Matters. NoPhones helps you break the habit by blocking the apps that are holding you back so you can focus on what matters. Completely free, with simple friction that works. How it works Select the apps you want to block Start a lock session whenever you need focus Need to unlock? We make it annoying on purpose so you can stay locked in Track the amount of time locked in No account required All screen time and blocked app data stays on your device We never see which apps you use Features Choose any apps or categories to block Set custom lock durations, lock for a set period or indefinitely Track your focus streaks Share your progress Clear your mind, one app at a time. By downloading this app, you agree to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://nophonesapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://nophonesapp.com/privacy-policy

About

Blob

This app introduces friction to prevent impulsive app usage, helping you reduce mindless scrolling and reclaim your time. It offers customizable challenges to unlock apps, encouraging intentional use and breaking autopilot habits.

Highlights
  • Reduce mindless scrolling
  • Break impulsive app habits
  • Reclaim focus time
  • Protect time-consuming apps
  • Track time saved and streaks
  • Harder math gates for unlocking
  • Temporary app unlocks
Features
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Grow a little world by spending less time on your phone. Blob turns time away from your phone into growth for a companion and a home you make your own. Read another chapter, enjoy a conversation, or get on with your day. Your time away gives you something to come back to. TIME OFF YOUR PHONE, VISIBLE PROGRESS Earn XP from phone-free time during waking hours and watch your companion evolve through 30 levels. No timer to start or app to keep open. KEEP APPS BLOCKED, GROW FASTER Earn a separate bonus of 30 XP per waking hour while your selected apps stay protected. Temporary unlocks and protection pauses pause the bonus; XP already earned stays yours. FOUR PATHS TO DISCOVER Choose and hatch a companion from one of four worlds: Woodland, Celestial, Tidal, or Ember. Watch them evolve into new forms and unlock belongings to decorate their world as they grow. A HOBBY AND A WORLD OF FINDS Give your companion a name and choose gardening, foraging, or collecting. Earn discoveries through time away, then return to see what they’ve found. Collect keepsakes and arrange their home your way. A PAUSE BEFORE YOU SCROLL Add protection to distracting apps. Solve a math challenge for temporary access, or leave the app blocked and keep your time. Adjust challenge settings and schedules to suit your habits. KEEP YOUR PROGRESS CLOSE Bring your companion to your Home Screen with widgets. See your daily activity, weekly trends, and streaks as you build a healthier relationship with your phone. Prefer a simpler dashboard? Switch to Blob Minimal in Settings while keeping your app protection and saved progress. Phone-free growth requires Screen Time access. Progress updates when Screen Time data is available; estimates are labeled in the app. Growth pauses during your chosen sleep hours. Full access requires an in-app purchase. Available plans, prices, and any trial terms are shown before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://spammusubitech.github.io/prof-blob/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://spammusubitech.github.io/prof-blob/terms/

Screenshots

NoPhones3 screens
Blob4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoPhones at none against Blob's 10. Blob's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. Blob sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. NoPhones asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NoPhones against 5.0 for Blob. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoPhones ships an update every 8 days, Blob weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NoPhones versus Blob: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoPhonesBlob
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.518.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB635 MB
Age rating17++4
Developernoplans labs inc.Spam Musubi Technologies

Customer experience

NoPhones

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Blob

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NoPhones

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Blob

Subscriptions8
  • Blob Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Annual Extreme Discount$6.991 Year
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  • Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Annual Discount$9.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Blob Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Annual$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Blob Lifetime$15.99
  • Blob Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is NoPhones free?
NoPhones is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blob free?
Blob is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NoPhones or Blob?
NoPhones and Blob are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do NoPhones or Blob have ads?
Neither NoPhones nor Blob shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoPhones or Blob?
NoPhones ships an update every 8 days, and Blob weekly. Most recently, NoPhones was updated on October 22, 2026 and Blob on October 31, 2026.

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