# Screen Time Control vs BlockRot

The clearest difference is update cadence: BlockRot at daily against Screen Time Control's every 2 weeks. BlockRot also leads on ratings volume (499 vs 9) and review sentiment (62% vs 50%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year 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 — 4.7 for Screen Time Control against 4.7 for BlockRot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlockRot has 499 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Screen Time Control's written reviews are positive against 62% of BlockRot's.

Screen Time Control ships an update every 2 weeks, BlockRot daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Control | BlockRot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-blucky/id6758042278/reviews)** | [4.7 (499 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockrot-screen-time-control/id6761429056/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **499** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **62.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DPM APPS LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596368239) | [Matthew Heester](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834464869) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-blucky/id6758042278)

Regain control of your phone usage with smart focus sessions and app blocking. Create custom schedules and receive reminders to reduce distractions, improve concentration, and build healthier digital habits.

**Highlights:** App blocking, Focus sessions, Customizable schedules, Personalized reminders, Screen time reports, Stickerbook for motivation

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $59.99 | 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 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while BlockRot averages 4.7 from 499 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 2 weeks, and BlockRot daily. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 16, 2026 and BlockRot on October 20, 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.*