# DoomFree vs Rotcut

The clearest difference is rating: Rotcut at 5.0 against DoomFree's 4.6. DoomFree's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DoomFree sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Rotcut sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rotcut holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DoomFree | Rotcut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doomfree-screen-time-control/id6758745692/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotcut-screen-time-control/id6763635004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 36 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sin Ong Chea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848355129) | [Justine Ladlad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895410941) |

## What reviewers say

### DoomFree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doomfree-screen-time-control/id6758745692)

This app helps you break free from addictive app usage by rewarding real-world habits with screen time. Earn coins for healthy actions like walking or reflecting, then use them to unlock your most time-consuming apps. Achieve a better balance with your phone.

**Highlights:** Lock addictive apps, Earn coins for real-world habits, Unlock screen time with coins, Focus companion with mood indicator, Daily streaks and rewards, Visual progress tracking

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DoomFree Pro (Weekly) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| DoomFree Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| DoomFree Pro (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| DoomFree Pro (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |


### Rotcut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotcut-screen-time-control/id6763635004)

This app helps you break free from mindless scrolling by introducing friction and a reward system before you can access distracting apps. Complete focus tasks to earn unlock currency and spend it to access your chosen apps for a limited time, building healthier digital habits.

**Highlights:** App blocker using Apple Screen Time, Earn energy points for focus tasks, Push-up and step counter for energy, Focus timer and meditation timer, Daily streaks and progress tracking, Home screen widget for energy and streak

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RotCut Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| RotCut Pro - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| RotCut Pro - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| RotCut Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DoomFree free?

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

### Is Rotcut free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DoomFree or Rotcut?

Rotcut is rated higher. DoomFree averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Rotcut averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do DoomFree or Rotcut have ads?

Neither DoomFree nor Rotcut shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DoomFree or Rotcut?

DoomFree ships an update every 4 days, and Rotcut every 4 days. Most recently, DoomFree was updated on October 8, 2026 and Rotcut on October 7, 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.*
