Comparison

BlockIt vs Mirror

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

Head to head
About

BlockIt

Transform scrolling habits into physical activity. Earn screen time for your favorite apps by completing exercises like pushups, squats, or planks. Track your progress and compete with friends while building strength and focus.

Highlights
  • Native app blocking via iOS Screen Time
  • Choose from pushups, squats, or planks
  • Challenge modes: sprint and survival
  • Global leaderboard and friend challenges
  • Detailed stats on streaks and time earned
  • Unlock unlimited apps with Pro version
Features
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You scroll 4 hours a day. Your body's still waiting. BlockIt turns every scroll urge into a workout opportunity. No meditation, no "30-day detox" promises. Just a simple deal: want Instagram? Drop and give us 10. — HOW IT WORKS — You pick the apps eating your life (Insta, TikTok, YouTube, Snap…). They're locked by default. To unlock: pushups, squats, planks, burpees, jumping jacks, wall sit. Every rep = screen time you actually earned. No free scroll. No stolen dopamine. You earn every minute. — WHY IT WORKS — → Physical friction: your brain hesitates before reaching for the app → Earned reward: you turn a bad habit into a daily win → Visible results: less screen, more strength, more focus — FEATURES — • Native blocking via iOS Screen Time • Pushups, squats, planks, burpees, jumping jacks, wall sit — your choice • Challenge mode: 60s sprint, Survival mode, Flux games • Global leaderboard + friend challenges • Detailed stats: streak, time earned, progress • Gold Founder badge for early adopters — PRIVACY FIRST — 100% on-device detection. No video recorded. No data sold. Your reps stay yours. — BLOCKIT PRO — Unlimited apps, advanced exercises, deep stats, multi-exercise mode. Stop scrolling. Start earning. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://blockit.fr/mention Contact: contact@blockit.fr

About

Mirror

Transform your screen time struggle into a game. Earn rewards by using your phone healthily, or watch your avatar suffer if you scroll too much. Offers guided lessons and blocking sessions to help you regain digital freedom.

Highlights
  • Gamified screen time reduction
  • Avatar progression
  • Guided lessons
  • App blocking sessions
  • Daily distraction reports
  • Focus mode
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5 hours. That's how long the average person spends on their phone today. If you're reading this, you already know how hard it is to cut down — and how frustrating every existing solution feels. That was before Mirror. MIRROR TURNS THE FIGHT AGAINST SCREENS INTO A GAME Your avatar grows with you. It gains energy every time you use your phone in a healthy way. Scroll too much and it suffers, and eventually dies. That RPG mechanic gives you something other apps don't: a real reason to keep going. No surveillance. No guilt. A game. ◆ HOW IT WORKS ◆ 1. Pick your distracting apps — Instagram, TikTok, YouTube… 2. Set your daily goal for distracting time. 3. Start blocking sessions whenever you need to focus. 4. Follow short, science-based lessons that guide you step by step. 5. Watch your avatar evolve with your real progress. ◆ WHAT YOU GET ◆ 1. Sleep better — no more late-night scrolling 2. Focus — fewer distractions when it matters 3. Take back control — real digital freedom 4. Understand your habits — not just stats, solutions 5. Keep it up — your avatar's progress is what makes it last ◆ FEATURES ◆ → Quick session — Block your apps in seconds, for as long as you choose. → Recurring session — Schedule regular blocks (evenings, mornings, weekends). → Strict Mode — The ultimate level: once it starts, there's no cancelling. → Avatar & health score — Your character mirrors your progress in real time. → Daily distraction report — See exactly where your time goes. → Step-by-step Journey — Short lessons, backed by research, that walk you through cutting your screen time. ◆ PRIVATE & SECURE ◆ Mirror is built on Apple's Screen Time API. We never see your content, your messages or your passwords. The detail of your usage stays on your phone — Mirror only saves your daily result, so your progress follows you to a new phone. ◆ MIRROR PREMIUM ◆ Basic access is free. Premium unlocks: - Unlimited sessions - Strict Mode (No-Pause) - Every lesson in the Journey Plans: - Monthly - Yearly (most popular) Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, in your Apple account settings. ◆ LEGAL ◆ Terms of Use (EULA): https://playmirror.so/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://playmirror.so/en/privacy

Screenshots

BlockIt4 screens
Mirror4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mirror at none against BlockIt's shown. Mirror also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 67%). BlockIt's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. BlockIt sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Mirror sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlockIt ships an update every 3 days, Mirror every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BlockIt versus Mirror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockItMirror
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews96.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB259 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChili DataJORDAN GLOAGUEN

Customer experience

BlockIt

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

Mirror

Written reviews28 reviews
Positive96.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

BlockIt

Subscriptions3
  • BlockIt Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • BlockIt Pro Annual$49.991 Year
  • BlockIt Pro Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • BlockIt Pro A Vie Promo$22.99
  • BlockIt A Vie$34.99
2 purchases

Mirror

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is BlockIt free?
BlockIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mirror free?
Mirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BlockIt or Mirror have ads?
BlockIt shows ads; Mirror does not.
Which is updated more often, BlockIt or Mirror?
BlockIt ships an update every 3 days, and Mirror every 2 weeks. Most recently, BlockIt was updated on October 20, 2026 and Mirror on October 17, 2026.

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