Comparison

Blocus vs BlockRot

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

Head to head
About

Blocus

This app helps you break distraction habits and regain control of your time by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers various enforcement modes, from gentle nudges to strict, irreversible blocks, and allows unlocking distractions only after completing specific tasks or challenges.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Set daily limits and smart schedules
  • Extreme Mode for irreversible blocking
  • Unlock distractions via challenges or tasks
  • PIN Code Mode for external accountability
  • Integrates with system Screen Time
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Blocus – The Focus App That Actually Stops You From Cheating Blocus is a powerful focus and productivity app designed to help you break distraction habits and regain control of your time. Whether you need gentle nudges or absolute enforcement, Blocus adapts to your willpower — or replaces it when needed. Block distracting apps and websites using Blocklists or Allowlists, set daily limits, or automate focus with smart schedules. Blocus integrates seamlessly with Screen Time, ensuring reliable and system-level blocking you can trust. For moments when discipline isn't enough, Blocus offers strict enforcement modes: Extreme Mode A fully irreversible block. Once activated, it cannot be ended early — no tricks, no loopholes, no excuses. Challenges & Unlock Tasks Unlock distractions only after completing meaningful actions: • Steps or workout challenges • Push-ups, squats, planks • Pomodoro sessions • Sudoku or math challenges • Location-based unlocks PIN Code Mode A trusted friend receives a unique unlock code — so only someone else can free you. Perfect for real accountability. Advanced Control & Convenience • Smart schedules by time or day • Flexible or ultra-strict configurations Whether you're studying, working, training your focus, or fighting phone addiction — Blocus gives you the structure you need and the freedom you earn. Stop negotiating with distractions. Block them. Commit. Focus with Blocus. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.blocus-app.com/privacy

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

Blocus4 screens
BlockRot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BlockRot at 62% against Blocus's 9%. BlockRot also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). On price, ratings volume, 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. Blocus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BlockRot holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 226 and 387 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Blocus's written reviews are positive against 62% of BlockRot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blocus ships an update every 3 days, BlockRot daily. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blocus versus BlockRot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlocusBlockRot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (226 ratings)4.7 (387 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews62.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings226387 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB241 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiyar DirikMatthew Heester

Customer experience

Blocus

All ratings226 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral18.2%
Negative72.7%

BlockRot

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

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Blocus

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly plan$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Yearly plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • Unlock$0.99
  • Unlock$3.99
  • Unlock$8.99
Show 3 more
  • Unlock$17.99
  • Unlock$44.99
  • Unlock$89.99
8 purchases

BlockRot

Subscriptions8
  • Premium Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
Show 5 more
  • 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 Blocus free?
Blocus 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, Blocus or BlockRot?
BlockRot is rated higher. Blocus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while BlockRot averages 4.7 from 387 ratings.
Do Blocus or BlockRot have ads?
Neither Blocus nor BlockRot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blocus or BlockRot?
Blocus ships an update every 3 days, and BlockRot daily. Most recently, Blocus was updated on September 13, 2026 and BlockRot on September 25, 2026.

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