Comparison

Literature vs BlurtMe

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

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Literature

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Read more. Scroll less. Literature helps you build a healthier relationship with your screen by turning reading into a daily habit. Instead of endless scrolling, choose focused reading sessions with built-in Screen Time support. Literature is not a parental control app. It is a personal reading and screen time management tool designed for individuals who want to reduce distractions and spend their time intentionally. Why Literature? โ€ข Read classic public-domain books โ€ข Track your reading progress โ€ข Limit access to selected apps during reading sessions โ€ข Build consistent reading habits โ€ข Reduce excessive screen time โ€ข Stay focused without unnecessary features Focused Reading with Screen Time Literature integrates with Apple Screen Time to temporarily restrict selected apps while you are reading. This helps create distraction-free sessions and supports better digital habits. All restrictions are configured by you and operate locally on your device. Privacy First โ€ข No accounts โ€ข No centralized database โ€ข All data stored locally on your device โ€ข No selling of personal data Your reading progress, preferences, and settings remain on your phone. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Literature Pro is available as a weekly or annual auto-renewable subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings Terms of Use: https://www.yigit.work/literature/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.yigit.work/literature/privacy

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BlurtMe

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ADHD brain? Overthinking mind? BlurtMe is your private brain dump โ€” catch thoughts before they're gone. Open. Type. Done. No folders, no decisions, no setup. Just capture it and move on. Built for ADHD, anxiety, and anyone who feels mentally overwhelmed. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” BLURT FIRST. ORGANIZE NEVER. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” BlurtMe looks like a messaging app โ€” because you already know how to use one. Just type. Add a #tag and the app automatically sorts it: โ†’ #todo becomes a task with optional due date โ†’ #note becomes a saved reference โ†’ #moment becomes a private journal entry No tag? It lands in your Inbox. Decide later โ€” or never. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” BUILT FOR ADHD & NEURODIVERGENT BRAINS โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” One screen. One input. Zero cognitive load. โ€ข No streak counter. No shame mechanic. No productivity pressure. โ€ข No folders, no categories, no "where does this go?" โ€ข Works offline. No account required. โ€ข Messy thoughts welcome. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” YOUR PRIVATE MENTAL SPACE โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” Use it for anxiety journaling, daily brain dumps, quick idea capture, mood logging, or just getting intrusive thoughts out of your head. Everything you type is encrypted on your device. Your key never leaves your phone. We can't read your messages. Nobody can. BlurtMe is 100% offline-first. Your thoughts stay on your device. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” BLURTME+ โ€” UNLIMITED โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” Free tier: 20 messages to try everything โ€” no account needed. BlurtMe+ unlocks: โ€ข Unlimited messages โ€ข Encrypted cloud backup across all your devices โ€ข Restore everything on a new device instantly โ€ข Weekly and yearly plans available โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” NO DARK PATTERNS. EVER. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” โ€ข No ads โ€ข No data selling โ€ข No content scanning โ€ข No algorithm deciding what you see โ€ข Cancel anytime. Restore purchases on any device. --------- By using BlurtMe, you acknowledge and agree to the following: โ€ข Terms of Service: https://blurtme.app/terms โ€ข Privacy Policy: https://blurtme.app/privacy-policy โ€ข EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: BlurtMe at 3 against Literature's โ€”. BlurtMe also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Literature sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BlurtMe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Literature versus BlurtMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiteratureBlurtMe
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Daily
Adsโ€”No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Devicesโ€”iPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS26.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size61 MB72 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperYigit TurkmenQuoc Truong Phu

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Literature

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
2 purchases

BlurtMe

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Literature free?
Literature is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlurtMe free?
BlurtMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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