Comparison

App Blocker for Distractions vs Screeni

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

Head to head
About

App Blocker for Distractions

Automatically block distracting apps when you arrive home, and unblock them when you leave. Offers customizable blocking styles and powerful unlock modes to help you regain focus and reduce screen time. Includes a weekly report and widgets for at-a-glance progress.

Highlights
  • Automatic geofence blocking at home
  • Customizable block styles (Always, Usage Limit, Schedule)
  • Advanced unlock modes (Cool Down, Lockout)
  • Focus Mode for blocking anywhere
  • Weekly screen time reports
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
Features
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【Block distracting apps and make your home a place to focus】 Stop the scroll. Start living. You leave your phone alone all day when you're out. But the moment you get home, you're glued to it — scrolling social media, watching random videos, losing hours you'll never get back. Sound familiar? HOMU+ fixes this with one simple idea: it blocks distracting apps automatically when you're at home, and unblocks them when you leave. No willpower required. ◆ How It Works 1. Set your home location — just once. 2. Choose which apps to block. 3. Walk through the door — blocking starts automatically. 4. Leave home — everything unlocks instantly. That's it. No timers to set. No buttons to press. HOMU+ uses iOS's battery-efficient geofencing, so it runs silently in the background. ◆ 3 Block Styles - Always Block: Blocked the entire time you're home. Simple and powerful. - Usage Limit: Set a daily time limit. Once exceeded, apps are blocked. - Schedule: Block during specific hours, like "10 PM – 7 AM." Choose what fits your lifestyle. ◆ Built for People Who Can't Stop Simple blocking isn't enough. We know — you'll just turn it off. That's why HOMU+ gives you two powerful locks: - Cool Down: Press unlock, then wait. The delay kills the impulse. - Lockout: No unlocking at all while you're home. Zero temptation. Choose your level of discipline. Change it anytime. ◆ Focus Mode — Block Anywhere, Anytime Not at home? No problem. Tap "Focus Mode" to instantly block apps for a set time — like a Pomodoro timer. Perfect for studying at a cafe or working from the office. ◆ Weekly Report — Every Monday - Your actual screen time vs. your age group's average - "Perfect Days" — days you never unlocked - Time saved, converted to money, sleep, books, and more It's motivating when you're winning. It's a wake-up call when you're not. ◆ Widgets Add HOMU+ to your Home Screen or Lock Screen. See your block status and streak at a glance. A daily reminder that you're building a better habit. ◆ All Features - Geofence Blocking: Auto-detect home entry/exit - 3 Block Styles: Always, Usage Limit, or Schedule - 3 Unlock Modes: 5s Hold, Cool Down, or Lockout - Weekly Screen Time Report with age group comparison - Home Screen & Lock Screen Widgets - Milestone Sharing - Focus Mode (Pomodoro-style, works anywhere) - Multi-Presets: Save "Work," "Study," "Day Off" settings - Adjustable home detection radius ◆ Recommended For - People who waste hours on social media as soon as they get home - Students and professionals needing to focus on studies - Remote workers wanting to boost productivity at home - Anyone seeking a digital detox to improve sleep quality ◆ Privacy First Your location data and app usage history never leave your device. Everything is processed locally on your iPhone. No accounts. No cloud. No tracking. Your home should be your sanctuary — not a screen time trap. Take back your time with HOMU+. 【Privacy Policy】https://omochisoft.github.io/homu_privacy.html 【Terms of Use】https://omochisoft.github.io/homu_terms.html

About

Screeni

This app helps parents manage their children's screen time by allowing them to earn minutes through completing chores. It offers customizable schedules, real app blocking, and instant control from a parent's phone.

Highlights
  • Chore-based screen time rewards
  • Customizable schedules by day type
  • Automatic holiday detection
  • Real app blocking at system level
  • Instant parent control and monitoring
  • Rest break scheduling
  • Co-parent management
Features
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Stop fighting over screen time. Start rewarding good habits. Screeni turns screen time into something your kids actually earn, by doing real chores, verified by you. Set up schedules, assign tasks, and let the app handle enforcement. When time runs out, apps are blocked. When chores are done, time is earned. Simple. HOW IT WORKS 1. You set the rules: screen time windows, task rewards, rest breaks 2. Your child completes a chore and submits it 3. You approve from your phone; earned minutes are added instantly 4. When time runs out, selected apps are blocked at the system level No timers your kids can dismiss. No settings they can change. Real enforcement powered by Apple's FamilyControls framework. SMART SCHEDULES THAT THINK AHEAD Different rules for school days, weekends, holidays, and vacation, each with its own screen time window, daily limits, and bedtime. Friday night? Screeni knows tomorrow is Saturday and automatically gives tonight a weekend bedtime. Holiday on Wednesday? The night before adjusts too. Spring break? Set a date range with vacation rules. Screeni detects national holidays for the US, Mexico, and Brazil automatically. No manual overrides needed. REAL APP BLOCKING Select which apps and categories to manage. When time is up, they are truly blocked, not a suggestion kids can swipe away. Mark essentials like Messages or your family app as always allowed. Works even when the app is force quit. Shields are enforced at the system level by Apple's framework. TASKS AND REWARDS Create chores like Make your bed or Read for 20 minutes with a screen time reward you choose. Kids submit completed tasks with optional photo proof. You approve or deny from anywhere; earned minutes extend screen time automatically. Streak bonuses reward consistency: the more days in a row your child completes tasks, the more bonus time they earn. REST BREAKS Schedule offline breaks during the day: homework time, lunch, outdoor play. Breaks are tied to day types: a homework break on school days, but not weekends. Toggle any break on or off instantly. INSTANT CONTROL FROM YOUR PHONE - Pause all screen time instantly, for any child, for any reason - Add or remove bonus minutes with one tap - See each child's live status: active, on break, earning time, or done for the day - Dynamic Island shows remaining time as a live countdown - Home screen widgets for parents and kids - Approve tasks from notifications ONE APP, WHOLE FAMILY - Different schedules and rules per child - Invite a co-parent to manage together - Kids join with a simple 6-digit code, no Apple ID required - Set up in under 5 minutes WHY SCREENI INSTEAD OF APPLE'S SCREEN TIME? Apple gives you daily limits and downtime. Screeni gives you: - Smart scheduling by day type (school, weekend, holiday, vacation) - Automatic holiday detection - Chore-based screen time rewards with parent approval - Rest breaks during the day - Emergency pause from anywhere - Per-child rules and co-parent access - Live Activity countdown on Dynamic Island - Widgets for the whole family - System-level enforcement that survives force quit PRICING Free: 1 child, 3 tasks, 2 breaks, full screen time control included. Pro: Unlimited children, tasks, and breaks. Smart schedules, vacation mode, widgets, Live Activity. No ads. No tracking. No data sold. Built by a parent, for parents. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

App Blocker for Distractions4 screens
Screeni4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Screeni at every 5 days against App Blocker for Distractions's every 2 weeks. On price, review sentiment, 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. App Blocker for Distractions sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Screeni sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Blocker for Distractions ships an update every 2 weeks, Screeni every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
App Blocker for Distractions versus Screeni: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp Blocker for DistractionsScreeni
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKOTARO OMORILuis Carlos Garza Cisneros

Customer experience

App Blocker for Distractions

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Screeni

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

App Blocker for Distractions

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
  • 3-Month Plan7 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • Yearly Plan (Special Offer)$26.991 Year
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  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$69.99
2 purchases

Screeni

Subscriptions2
  • Screeni Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Screeni Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is App Blocker for Distractions free?
App Blocker for Distractions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screeni free?
Screeni is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do App Blocker for Distractions or Screeni have ads?
Neither App Blocker for Distractions nor Screeni shows ads.
Which is updated more often, App Blocker for Distractions or Screeni?
App Blocker for Distractions ships an update every 2 weeks, and Screeni every 5 days. Most recently, App Blocker for Distractions was updated on September 17, 2026 and Screeni on September 21, 2026.

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