Comparison

Reduce Screen Time vs Foremost

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

Head to head
About

Reduce Screen Time

Take control of your digital life with this app designed to help you reclaim focus and boost productivity. Block distracting apps, set custom focus sessions, and track your screen time with insightful analytics. It aims to help you build a healthier relationship with your phone and reduce anxiety.

Highlights
  • Customizable app blocking
  • Nudges to stop doomscrolling
  • Instant Zen Mode for focus
  • Scheduled focus sessions
  • Gamified leaderboards and achievements
  • In-depth screen time analytics
  • Mindful breathing sessions
Features
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Block Apps and Take Control of Your Digital Life with Mindrot Stop doomscrolling and start living. Mindrot is the ultimate all-in-one screen time controller designed to help you reclaim your focus, boost your productivity, and improve your mental well-being. Whether you’re battling social media addiction, managing your focus distractions, or simply want more presence in your daily life, Mindrot provides the tools you need to build a healthier relationship with your phone. We spend an average of 5 to 6 hours a day on our screens, often without even realizing it. Mindrot changes the game by turning digital detox into a rewarding, personalized journey! KEY FEATURES Total Personalization & App Blocking You are in the driver’s seat. Select exactly which apps to block, when to block them, and for how long. Our advanced app blocker allows you to create custom lists so you can stay away from distractions while keeping your essential tools accessible! Nudges to Stop Doomscrolling Do you constantly find yourself switching from one social media app to another on your phone? Can’t stop yourself from doomscrolling? Don’t worry, we’ve got the solution! With our new Nudges feature, you can finally put an end to endless doomscrolling. It’s all in your hands: choose the app you spend the most time doomscrolling on, and while you use it, we’ll send you reminders at set intervals. Instant Zen Mode Need to focus right now? With a single tap, activate Zen Mode to instantly block all distracting apps. No complex setups or manual adjustments, just immediate peace of mind whenever you need to dive into deep work or enjoy your dinner without your phone. Scheduled Sessions Set it and forget it. Create Scheduled Sessions for your work hours, study time, or sleep routine. Once configured, your sessions start automatically according to your chosen days and times. Your initial settings are saved, so your focus routine runs like clockwork every single week. Gamified Leaderboards & Achievements Quitting your screen habit doesn't have to be boring. Earn points for every detox and successful focus session you complete. Climb the Global Leaderboard, compete with other users, and unlock Achievements as you hit new milestones. Turn your productivity into a win! In-Depth Screen Time Analytics Knowledge is power. Visit the Screen Time Screen to access comprehensive data on your usage. See exactly how much time you spend on your phone throughout the week and identify which apps are eating up your day. Clear, easy-to-read charts help you track your progress over time. Mindful Breathing Sessions Mindrot isn't just about blocking; it’s about balance. If you feel the urge to check your phone, take a moment for yourself with our built-in Breathing Sessions. These guided exercises help reduce anxiety and recenter your focus before you jump back into your tasks. WHY MINDROT? Reduce Anxiety: Break the dopamine loop of constant notifications. Boost Productivity: Spend more time on what actually matters. Improve Sleep: Block stimulating apps before bed for a better night's rest. Support Mental Health: Combat the negative effects of social media and ADHD distractions. Join thousands of users who are reclaiming their time and mental clarity. Mindrot is more than just an app blocker, it’s your partner in digital wellness. Looking for the best app to reduce screen time and block apps? Download Mindrot today and turn your screen time into life time. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cHNyayF2nW2XHrn6TxQsO5z0Z62OkDyvFMdUV9r56hA/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l6CEfJHx59UfYanlz2XquUKF9Rm3OKa6fwhZeLMSPfQ/edit?tab=t.0

About

Foremost

This app helps you focus by blocking distracting applications until your tasks are completed. Choose from different blocking modes, integrate with task management tools, or enter tasks directly. Blocking persists even when the app is closed.

Highlights
  • Task-based app unlocking
  • Multiple blocking modes (Foremost, Strict Block, Limit)
  • Integration with Todoist and Apple Reminders
  • Manual task entry
  • Persistent blocking via Screen Time APIs
  • Customizable block lists and schedules
Features
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Finish the thing you keep postponing. Foremost holds your distracting apps until the tasks on your own list are done. No timer to wait out, no Ignore button. A timer gives you an empty hour. Foremost gives that hour a job: your apps come back the moment the last task is closed. THE THREE MODES • Foremost — the apps hold until your list is empty. Your list is the key. • Strict Block — the apps hold for the whole window you set, and there is nothing to press. • Limit — each app opens a set number of times a day, for as long as you allow. A block list is the apps you pick, the days it runs and the hours it covers. A window may run through midnight into the next morning. YOUR TASKS STAY WHERE THEY ARE • Todoist — pick a project or a filter. Tick a task off on another device and it counts here too. Once the list is empty, your apps can come back on their own. • Apple Reminders — pick a list. Tick a reminder off anywhere, then open Foremost and it counts again. • Nothing to connect yet? Type your tasks straight into Foremost. WHAT FOREMOST IS NOT Not a screen time tracker: no hour counts, no weekly reports. Not parental controls: it runs on your own phone, over apps you chose yourself. It does not block websites. And it never sees what you do inside an app, only whether your list still has something on it. Blocking is built on Apple's Screen Time APIs, so it holds whether or not Foremost is open, and it survives a restart. Blocking needs Foremost Pro. It comes as a yearly or a monthly plan, and both start with a 7-day free trial. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://foremostapp.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Reduce Screen Time4 screens
Foremost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Reduce Screen Time at 6 against Foremost's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Reduce Screen Time sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Foremost sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Reduce Screen Time against 5.0 for Foremost. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reduce Screen Time has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reduce Screen Time ships an update every 8 days, Foremost every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Reduce Screen Time versus Foremost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReduce Screen TimeForemost
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnur CaganRoman Gurov

Customer experience

Reduce Screen Time

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Foremost

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Reduce Screen Time

Subscriptions7
  • 1-Week$4.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual D (1 Year)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Annual (1 Year)$24.991 Year
  • Annual (1 Year)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual (1-Week Free Trial) (1 Year)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual (1-Week Free Trial) (1 Year)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Foremost

Subscriptions2
  • Foremost Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Foremost Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Reduce Screen Time free?
Reduce Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Foremost free?
Foremost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reduce Screen Time or Foremost?
Reduce Screen Time and Foremost are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Reduce Screen Time or Foremost have ads?
Neither Reduce Screen Time nor Foremost shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reduce Screen Time or Foremost?
Reduce Screen Time ships an update every 8 days, and Foremost every 5 days. Most recently, Reduce Screen Time was updated on October 24, 2026 and Foremost on October 10, 2026.

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