Comparison

Haven vs Bastion

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

Head to head
About

Haven

This app helps you reclaim your time by blocking distracting applications. It uses a unique physical pause, requiring a stretch before unlocking your phone, to break addictive usage cycles. Set custom limits and schedules for a healthier digital life.

Highlights
  • Physical stretch to unlock
  • Block apps, categories, and websites
  • Customizable daily unblock caps
  • Scheduled access windows
  • Weekly usage reports
  • Extreme Mode for cold-turkey blocking
  • No account required
Features
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Haven is a screen time blocker built around one physical pause: stretch to unlock your phone. Choose the apps that pull you in. Haven uses Apple Screen Time to shield them. When you reach to unlock, Haven asks you to stretch first — a short breath-and-body reset, long enough to break the reflex. Most of the time you'll realize you didn't need the phone. When you do, it's still there. Why Haven feels different: Real blocking with Apple Screen Time. Apps, categories, and websites are fully shielded. A body-first pause. Stretch and breath sequences interrupt the loop before every guided unblock, so the pause isn't just a button. Honest rules. Daily unblock caps, emergency unlocks, schedules, and allowed windows — set them once and let Haven enforce them. Rooted weekly history. A calm reflection of your phone rhythm. No streaks, no shame. No account. No email. No sign-in. Your blocking setup stays on-device. Extreme Mode for when you mean it — cold-turkey blocking that even the shield can't override. Seven-day trial and Premium include: More blockers and more control Schedules and allowed windows Custom, zero, or unlimited guided-unblock caps Custom break lengths A richer library of stretch sequences Rooted reports and premium history views Premium app icon and widget extras Extreme Mode for cold-turkey blocking Haven is built for people who want firmer limits without streak pressure, guilt, or a maze of settings. Block first. Stretch. Breathe. Usually you'll realize you didn't need the phone, and when you do, it's there. SUBSCRIPTION NOTICE • Haven offers auto-renewing subscriptions and a one-time lifetime purchase for Premium access • Eligible new subscribers get a 7-day free trial on Annual Premium • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial or current period • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings • Privacy Policy: https://havenlimit.app/privacy • Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Public service terms: https://havenlimit.app/terms

About

Bastion

This app helps you reduce distractions and break phone addiction by requiring you to walk to unlock apps. Earn screen time with real steps, fostering healthier habits without deleting your favorite applications.

Highlights
  • Walk to earn screen time with step tracking
  • App blocker for social media and websites
  • Screen time control without relying on discipline
  • Live unlock timer
  • Lock Screen and Dynamic Island support
  • Save earned minutes
  • Daily streaks for consistency
Features
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A privacy-first app blocker for screen time control that helps you reduce distractions and stay focused by walking to unlock apps. ScrollBlock is a screen time control app and app blocker designed to help you stop scrolling, break phone addiction, and build real focus by turning movement into screen time. Instead of relying on willpower, ScrollBlock adds smart friction. You walk to unlock your apps. You earn screen time with real steps. You stay in control. If you struggle with constant scrolling, social media distractions, or losing hours on your phone, ScrollBlock helps you reset your habits without forcing you to quit the apps you enjoy. HOW IT WORKS Choose the apps you want to control such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, Snapchat, X, and more. ScrollBlock uses Apple’s Screen Time system to block apps completely, making them difficult to bypass. To unlock your apps, you need to move. Every 60 steps earns 1 minute of screen time. Walk more to unlock more. No shortcuts. Movement replaces mindless scrolling. FEATURES Walk to earn screen time with real-time step tracking Powerful app blocker for social media apps, websites, and categories Screen time control without relying on discipline Live unlock timer showing your remaining screen time Lock Screen and Dynamic Island support for quick tracking Save earned minutes and use them anytime Daily streaks to build consistency and better habits Insights dashboard to track reduced screen time and progress Helps reduce phone addiction and improve focus naturally WHY IT WORKS Most screen time apps depend on discipline alone. ScrollBlock changes your behaviour by introducing real-world friction. The simple act of walking creates a pause between impulse and action. This helps break the habit of constantly checking your phone while building a healthier routine. You do not delete your apps. You earn your screen time. WHO IT IS FOR ScrollBlock is built for anyone who wants better control over their phone usage. Whether you are trying to reduce screen time, improve focus, study without distractions, or stop scrolling late at night, this app gives you a practical and effective system that actually works. PRIVACY All step tracking happens on-device. App usage data never leaves your phone. No tracking. No accounts required. SUBSCRIPTION ScrollBlock offers a 3-day free trial on the yearly plan and a monthly plan. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID settings. Purchases can be restored when using the same Apple ID. Privacy Policy: https://scrollblock.io/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://scrollblock.io/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Haven4 screens
Bastion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Haven at none against Bastion's shown. Bastion's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Haven sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Bastion sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Haven against 5.0 for Bastion. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Haven ships an update every 6 weeks, Bastion weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Haven versus Bastion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHavenBastion
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZachary Highley-GergelAutomation Launchpad

Customer experience

Haven

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

Bastion

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Haven

Subscriptions2
  • Haven Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Haven Premium Annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Haven Lifetime$299.99
2 purchases

Bastion

Subscriptions2
  • Bastion Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Bastion Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Haven free?
Haven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bastion free?
Bastion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Haven or Bastion?
Haven and Bastion are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Haven or Bastion have ads?
Bastion shows ads; Haven does not.
Which is updated more often, Haven or Bastion?
Haven ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bastion weekly. Most recently, Haven was updated on October 12, 2026 and Bastion on October 2, 2026.

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