# Screen time control vs BlockRot

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen time control | BlockRot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-flux/id6757087769/reviews)** | [4.7 (514 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockrot-screen-time-control/id6761429056/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **514** |
| Positive reviews | — | 62.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sahar Kanias](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864406031) | [Matthew Heester](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834464869) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen time control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-flux/id6757087769)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly_Flux Premium Special | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Flux Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Flux Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Flux Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Flux Premium Special | $29.99 | per year |
| preimium | $39.99 | per year |
| Flux Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Flux | $89.99 | per year |


### BlockRot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockrot-screen-time-control/id6761429056)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*