Comparison

Screen time control vs BlockRot

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

Head to head
About

Screen time control

This app helps you reclaim your time by blocking distracting applications and establishing healthier digital habits. It offers flexible scheduling and a streak system to encourage consistent focus, with progress tracking to visualize your achievements.

Highlights
  • Smart app blocking
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Streak system
  • Progress tracking
  • Home screen widgets
  • Quick timer
Features
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Take back your time. Block distracting apps and focus on what matters. Tired of endless scrolling? Flux helps you break free from social media addiction and build healthier digital habits. HOW IT WORKS Simply select the apps you want to block, set a timer or schedule, and Flux does the rest. No willpower required - blocked apps stay blocked until your focus session ends. KEY FEATURES SMART APP BLOCKING Block Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, and any other distracting apps during focus time. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING Create custom block schedules for morning focus, work hours, or bedtime routines. STREAK SYSTEM Build momentum with daily streaks. Watch your progress grow as you develop better habits. PROGRESS TRACKING See exactly how much time you've saved with detailed weekly stats and insights. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Track your active blocks and streaks right from your home screen. QUICK TIMER Need to focus right now? Start a block session with just one tap. WHY FLUX? Built on Apple's Screen Time technology Your app usage stays on your device - we never see which apps you open or for how long No complicated setup - works in minutes Zero willpower required NOTE: Full access to Flux requires a subscription available via in-app purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled. Download Flux today and start your journey to a more focused life. Questions? Visit fluxscreentime.com or contact us anytime. Terms of Use: https://saharkanyas.github.io/Flux-legal1/ Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/719a62c9-5647-4883-b5dc-2b1245bcff92

About

BlockRot

This app helps users break free from phone addiction and reclaim focus by rewarding healthy real-life habits with screen time. It uses a unique gem system and a virtual companion to motivate users to build discipline and reverse the effects of excessive digital consumption.

Highlights
  • Rot Gems system for earning screen time
  • Penguin companion for motivation
  • Photo-based task verification
  • 30+ healthy habit tasks
  • App blocking via Apple Screen Time
  • Private and secure by default
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BlockRot - Beat Brainrot. Reclaim your focus. Feeling tired, always have brain fog or just addicted to your phone? You’re not the only one. You’re experiencing Brainrot; a new condition caused by constant overstimulation, effortless dopamine loops, and endless scrolling. BlockRot helps you break that cycle and take back control of your life. Why You’ll Love BlockRot BlockRot Fixes BrainRot at the Root BlockRot isn't just a screen time blocker, it helps you reverse the effects of brainrot by rebuilding healthy habits, restoring focus, building discipline and giving you a system that actually works. It's a digital detox that actually works. Earn Rot Gems by Living Your Life Complete healthy tasks like working out, making your bed, going outside, journaling, and breathing exercises. Each action earns you Rot Gems, your currency for screen time. Track Progress, Build Discipline Stay motivated with streaks, a growing gem balance, and Rottie, your penguin companion who keeps you on track every day. Key Features - Rot Gems System A reward framework that turns healthy real-life actions into screen time, and helps rewire your brain away from mindless scrolling. - Rottie, Your Penguin Companion A friendly mascot that keeps you motivated and on track with your daily habits. - Photo-Based Task Verification Prove you completed your tasks with a photo, AI checks your submission instantly so you can't cheat your way to screen time. - 30+ Healthy Tasks Workouts, mindfulness, journaling, breathing exercises, gratitude, hydration and more, all rewarding you with Rot Gems. - App Blocker Block your most distracting apps using Apple Screen Time. Your blocked apps stay locked until you earn the gems to unlock them. - Safe & Private by Default No account required. No cloud storage. Everything stays on your device. Reverse the Symptoms of Brainrot: - Mindlessly picking up your phone every few minutes - Shrinking attention span and inability to focus - Chronic fatigue from late night scrolling - Feeling foggy, lazy, and unmotivated - Relying on your phone to feel okay Rebuild Your Focus and Your Life: - Earn your screen time instead of wasting it - Build habits that actually stick - Create a healthy relationship with your phone - Feel sharp, energised, and in control again - Become someone you're genuinely proud of Break free from brainrot. Earn your screen time. Download BlockRot today. Privacy Policy: https://mahogany-dibble-0ef.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-35802f6c51b0805db658ee7d1455a1d3?pvs=74 Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/Terms-and-Conditions-35802f6c51b080fe9c13f1b686c1c2ee Contact: blockrotapp@gmail.com BlockRot requires a paid subscription to access all features.

Screenshots

Screen time control4 screens
BlockRot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BlockRot at daily against Screen time control's every 9 days. BlockRot also leads on ratings volume (514 vs 10). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Screen time control sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and BlockRot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Screen time control against 4.7 for BlockRot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlockRot has 514 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen time control ships an update every 9 days, BlockRot daily. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screen time control versus BlockRot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen time controlBlockRot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10 ratings) — better4.7 (514 ratings)
Positive reviews—62.1% of reviews
Number of ratings10514 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB241 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSahar KaniasMatthew Heester

Customer experience

Screen time control

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BlockRot

All ratings387 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative36.2%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Screen time control

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly_Flux Premium Special$5.997 Days
  • Flux Premium2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Flux Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
Show 5 more
  • Flux Premium$24.991 Year
  • Flux Premium Special14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • preimium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Flux Premium2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Flux$89.991 Year
10 purchases

BlockRot

Subscriptions10
  • Premium Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
Show 7 more
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$79.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen time control free?
Screen time control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlockRot free?
BlockRot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen time control or BlockRot?
Screen time control is rated higher. Screen time control averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while BlockRot averages 4.7 from 514 ratings.
Do Screen time control or BlockRot have ads?
Neither Screen time control nor BlockRot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen time control or BlockRot?
Screen time control ships an update every 9 days, and BlockRot daily. Most recently, Screen time control was updated on November 5, 2026 and BlockRot on November 5, 2026.

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