# Blocus vs Blob

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blob at 100% against Blocus's 9%. Blob also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Blocus's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blocus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Blob sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blob holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocus has 226 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Blocus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blob's.

Blocus ships an update every 3 days, Blob weekly. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blocus | Blob |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocus-earn-screen-time/id6758338291/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blob-screen-time-control/id6762447219/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **226** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 148 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diyar Dirik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849149412) | [Spam Musubi Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698942015) |

## What reviewers say

### Blocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocus-earn-screen-time/id6758338291)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $17.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $44.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $89.99 | one-time |


### Blob

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blob-screen-time-control/id6762447219)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual Extreme Discount | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Discount | $17.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blocus free?

Blocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blob free?

Blob is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blocus or Blob?

Blob is rated higher. Blocus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Blob averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Blocus or Blob have ads?

Blob shows ads; Blocus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blocus or Blob?

Blocus ships an update every 3 days, and Blob weekly. Most recently, Blocus was updated on October 1, 2026 and Blob on October 1, 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.*