Comparison

App Blocker for Distractions vs Regen Method Replace Scrolling

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

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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 β€” 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. β—† How It Works 1. Set your home location β€” just once. 2. Choose which apps to block. 3. Walk through the door β€” blocking starts automatically. 4. Leave home β€” 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. β—† 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. β—† Built for People Who Can't Stop Simple blocking isn't enough. We know β€” 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. β—† Focus Mode β€” Block Anywhere, Anytime Not at home? No problem. Tap "Focus Mode" to instantly block apps for a set time β€” like a Pomodoro timer. Perfect for studying at a cafe or working from the office. β—† Weekly Report β€” Every Monday - Your actual screen time vs. your age group's average - "Perfect Days" β€” 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. β—† 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. β—† 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 β—† 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 β—† 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 β€” 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

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Regen Method Replace Scrolling

Features
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Your apps are designed to be hard to put down. Regen flips that on its head: the apps that distract you stay locked until you do something that's actually good for you: study. HOW IT WORKS Pick the apps that pull you in: social media, games, whatever derails your day. Set the hours you want to stay focused. During those hours, those apps are locked. To open them, Regen shows you a few flashcards. Get enough right and your apps unlock. Miss, and you can try again or spend your one emergency unlock for the day. Five minutes of studying before each scroll adds up fast. Over a week, that's real learning instead of a feed you won't remember. EARN YOUR SCROLL TIME WITH SCROLL COINS Every card you get right earns Scroll Coins. Those coins are your currency for the apps you love. Want ten minutes on your feed? Spend the coins you earned by studying. Run out, and it's time to learn a little more. Your attention finally has a price, and you're the one who sets it. FOCUS TIMER Need to lock in? Start a Pomodoro-style focus session and Regen keeps your distractions sealed while you work. Study, write, or get through your to-do list in focused blocks, then take a real break you've earned. STUDY WHAT YOU CARE ABOUT Tell Regen what you want to learn and it builds personalized decks of cards for you. Languages, science, history, exam prep: your unlocks teach you something worth keeping. BUILD A STREAK Every day you study keeps your streak alive. Evening reminders nudge you before you break it. Watch the number climb and you'll find yourself reaching for your cards instead of your feed. WHY REGEN WORKS It puts a small, useful task between you and your distractions The friction is just enough to break the autopilot scroll You earn your scroll time instead of losing hours to it You end the day having learned something instead of losing an hour Your focus schedule runs automatically, so you only set it once FOCUS SCHEDULES Set custom blocks like "Study Time" on weekday afternoons or "Evening Focus" after 6 PM. Distracting apps stay locked during those windows until you earn them back. Regen uses Apple's Screen Time to block apps privately and securely on your device. Take back your attention. Start your streak today. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

App Blocker for Distractions4 screens
Regen Method Replace Scrolling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: App Blocker for Distractions at 17.6 against Regen Method Replace Scrolling's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. App Blocker for Distractions sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Regen Method Replace Scrolling sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
App Blocker for Distractions versus Regen Method Replace Scrolling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp Blocker for DistractionsRegen Method Replace Scrolling
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKOTARO OMORIVenturous Studio

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
3 purchases

Regen Method Replace Scrolling

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Regen Pro$14.991 Month
  • Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is App Blocker for Distractions free?
App Blocker for Distractions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Regen Method Replace Scrolling free?
Regen Method Replace Scrolling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do App Blocker for Distractions or Regen Method Replace Scrolling have ads?
Neither App Blocker for Distractions nor Regen Method Replace Scrolling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, App Blocker for Distractions or Regen Method Replace Scrolling?
App Blocker for Distractions ships an update every 2 weeks, and Regen Method Replace Scrolling every 2 weeks. Most recently, App Blocker for Distractions was updated on October 31, 2026 and Regen Method Replace Scrolling on November 5, 2026.

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