# RotStop vs BlockRot

The clearest difference is monetization model: BlockRot at free with in-app purchases against RotStop's subscription. BlockRot also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and ratings volume (387 vs 6). RotStop's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RotStop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and BlockRot sells 8 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 RotStop against 4.7 for BlockRot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlockRot has 387 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RotStop ships an update every 9 days, BlockRot daily. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RotStop | BlockRot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotstop-screen-time-blocker/id6758160146/reviews) | **[4.7 (387 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockrot-screen-time-control/id6761429056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **387** |
| Positive reviews | — | 62.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 28 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [API Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785442401) | [Matthew Heester](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834464869) |

## What reviewers say

### RotStop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotstop-screen-time-blocker/id6758160146)

This app helps you reclaim focus and improve productivity by gamifying screen time management. It uses a credit system where you earn points for offline activities to unlock distracting apps, encouraging healthier digital habits.

**Highlights:** Credit Economy for earning unlock time, Brain Score for mental clarity tracking, Gauntlet Unlock for mindful unblocking, App Shields for instant category blocking, Performance History reports, Avatar evolution based on habits

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited (1 Week) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited | $39.99 | 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 (8)**

| 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 | $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 RotStop free?

RotStop 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, RotStop or BlockRot?

BlockRot is rated higher. RotStop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while BlockRot averages 4.7 from 387 ratings.

### Do RotStop or BlockRot have ads?

Neither RotStop nor BlockRot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RotStop or BlockRot?

RotStop ships an update every 9 days, and BlockRot daily. Most recently, RotStop was updated on September 14, 2026 and BlockRot on September 25, 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.*