BlockIt vs ReControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
ReControl
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Turn your phone addiction into energy. ReControl blocks the apps that steal your time — and you unlock them by moving. No more endless scrolling: your screen time is earned. THE PROBLEM: you're losing years to scrolling. We spend several hours a day on our phones — entire years of our lives on TikTok, Instagram and social media. Time you'll never get back. THE SOLUTION: exercise unlocks your screen time. ReControl flips the logic. Want to open a blocked app? Do a few pushups, squats, sit-ups or jumping jacks. The camera counts your reps — no cheating. You take care of your body while you disconnect. WHAT YOU GAIN • Less screen time, without the frustration • A workout routine that builds naturally • Sharper focus, better sleep, a clear mind • Your addiction replaced by a good habit • The satisfaction of taking back control FEATURES Smart app blocker • Lock social media and time-wasting apps • Screen-time control that actually holds Unlock by moving • Pushups, squats, jumping jacks, sit-ups • On-device pose detection: every rep counts • Choose your difficulty and rep count Progress like a game • Earn XP, level up, keep your streaks alive • Complete quests, open chests, unlock trophies • Your discipline becomes a motivating adventure See your progress • Track your screen time day by day • See the minutes — and years — you win back • Watch your physical activity climb PERFECT FOR • Anyone hooked on social media • Doomscrollers and procrastinators • People who want to get fit but lack motivation • Students who want to focus better • Professionals chasing productivity • People easily distracted (ADHD) by their phone THE SCIENCE Pairing a behavior you want to reduce (screen time) with one you want to build (exercise) creates lasting habits. ReControl uses this principle to transform your relationship with your phone… and your body. PRIVATE & SECURE ReControl uses Apple's Screen Time (Family Controls) API to block apps. The camera is only used to count your reps, entirely on your device: no video is ever stored or transmitted. Take back the power over your phone. Download ReControl. — ReControl offers a Premium subscription (monthly and annual plans) that unlocks all features. Payment is charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel it in your Apple account settings. Terms of Use: https://recontrol.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://recontrol.io/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ReControl at none against BlockIt's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. BlockIt sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and ReControl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | BlockIt | ReControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 192 MB | 205 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chili Data | NOSAL WEB SALES |
In-app purchases
BlockIt
- BlockIt Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
- BlockIt Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- BlockIt Pro Annual$49.991 Year
- BlockIt Pro A Vie Promo$22.99
- BlockIt A Vie$34.99
ReControl
- Monthly subscription$9.991 Month
- Yearly subscription$39.991 Year









