Screen Time Control App vs Blob
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Screen Time Control App
This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting apps and providing insights into your usage. Set schedules for app blocking and receive motivational reminders to encourage a healthier digital balance and boost productivity.
- App Blocking
- Scheduled Blocking
- Instant Category Blocking
- Usage Insights
- Motivational Reminders
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Screen Time Control App is the ultimate solution to help you regain control over your digital life and reduce screen time. With Screen Time Control App, you can break free from the addictive grip of your devices and cultivate healthier habits, allowing you to reclaim your time and focus on what truly matters. With its intuitive interface and powerful features, Screen Time Control App empowers you to block specific apps for designated periods, ensuring that you stay productive and focused on your goals. Whether you need to concentrate during work hours or simply want to create space for meaningful activities, Screen Time Control App has got you covered. Key Features: App Blocking: Select and block specific apps that tend to consume your time and attention. Customize your list to include social media, entertainment, or any other apps that distract you. Scheduled Blocking: Set specific time intervals during which Screen Free will automatically block the apps you've chosen. Establish daily routines or create dedicated windows for work, study, or personal time. Instant Blocking: Tackle entire categories of apps with a single tap. Block all social media or gaming apps with ease, ensuring that you stay on track without wasting valuable time. Usage Insights: Gain valuable insights into your app usage patterns and screen time habits. Stay informed about how much time you spend on different apps, helping you make informed decisions and prioritize your digital well-being. Motivational Reminders: Receive gentle reminders and notifications to encourage you to take breaks, step away from your screen, and engage in other fulfilling activities. Get inspired to explore new hobbies, read a book, or connect with loved ones. Take the first step towards a more balanced and fulfilling life with Screen Time Control App. It's time to reclaim your time, boost productivity, and create space for the things that truly matter. * Screen Time Control App offers Pro Plan which could be annual, weekly, monthly or lifetime service. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and auto-renews at the same price unless disabled in iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription can be managed in your iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Links Terms of Service: https://focus.lilucat.com/legal/terms Privacy: https://focus.lilucat.com/legal/privacy
Blob
This app introduces friction to prevent impulsive app usage, helping you reduce mindless scrolling and reclaim your time. It offers customizable challenges to unlock apps, encouraging intentional use and breaking autopilot habits.
- Reduce mindless scrolling
- Break impulsive app habits
- Reclaim focus time
- Protect time-consuming apps
- Track time saved and streaks
- Harder math gates for unlocking
- Temporary app unlocks
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Grow a little world by spending less time on your phone. Blob turns time away from your phone into growth for a companion and a home you make your own. Read another chapter, enjoy a conversation, or get on with your day. Your time away gives you something to come back to. TIME OFF YOUR PHONE, VISIBLE PROGRESS Earn XP from phone-free time during waking hours and watch your companion evolve through 30 levels. No timer to start or app to keep open. KEEP APPS BLOCKED, GROW FASTER Earn a separate bonus of 30 XP per waking hour while your selected apps stay protected. Temporary unlocks and protection pauses pause the bonus; XP already earned stays yours. FOUR PATHS TO DISCOVER Choose and hatch a companion from one of four worlds: Woodland, Celestial, Tidal, or Ember. Watch them evolve into new forms and unlock belongings to decorate their world as they grow. A HOBBY AND A WORLD OF FINDS Give your companion a name and choose gardening, foraging, or collecting. Earn discoveries through time away, then return to see what they’ve found. Collect keepsakes and arrange their home your way. A PAUSE BEFORE YOU SCROLL Add protection to distracting apps. Solve a math challenge for temporary access, or leave the app blocked and keep your time. Adjust challenge settings and schedules to suit your habits. KEEP YOUR PROGRESS CLOSE Bring your companion to your Home Screen with widgets. See your daily activity, weekly trends, and streaks as you build a healthier relationship with your phone. Prefer a simpler dashboard? Switch to Blob Minimal in Settings while keeping your app protection and saved progress. Phone-free growth requires Screen Time access. Progress updates when Screen Time data is available; estimates are labeled in the app. Growth pauses during your chosen sleep hours. Full access requires an in-app purchase. Available plans, prices, and any trial terms are shown before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://spammusubitech.github.io/prof-blob/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://spammusubitech.github.io/prof-blob/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Screen Time Control App at freemium against Blob's subscription. Screen Time Control App also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Screen Time Control App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Blob sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 5.0 for Screen Time Control App against 5.0 for Blob. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.
Screen Time Control App ships an update daily, Blob weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screen Time Control App | Blob |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 635 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Lilucat | Spam Musubi Technologies |
Customer experience
Screen Time Control App
Blob
In-app purchases
Screen Time Control App
- ScreenTimeControl Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- ScreenTimeControl Pro$9.991 Year
- ScreenTimeControl Pro$19.99
Blob
- Blob Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Annual Extreme Discount$6.991 Year
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- Monthly$8.991 Month
- Annual Discount$9.991 Year
- Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Blob Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Annual$39.991 Year
- Blob Lifetime$15.99
- Blob Lifetime$24.99
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