Bedtime Blocker vs Strive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bedtime Blocker
This app helps you stop late-night scrolling by blocking distracting applications at your set bedtime. It provides a one-tap solution to protect your sleep time and start your mornings with intention. Features include bedtime alarms, snooze options, and an emergency unlock.
- One-tap app blocking
- Bedtime alarm and snooze
- Lock Screen and Live Activity countdown
- Morning Focus mode
- Emergency unlock
- Customizable app blocking
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Five more minutes on your phone shouldn't cost you an hour of sleep. NeteKureYo! helps you stop late-night scrolling by blocking distracting apps at bedtime. Put your phone down, protect your sleep time, and start the morning with intention. No complicated routine. Set your bedtime and wake-up time, then tap once when you're ready to sleep. BUILT FOR NIGHTS WHEN YOU... • Open social media for “just five minutes” and lose track of time • Keep watching short videos even though you're tired • Wake up regretting another late night • Want to build a more consistent bedtime and morning routine • Need more than willpower to put your phone down FEATURES THAT SUPPORT YOUR ROUTINE • One-tap bedtime app blocking Connect Apple's Screen Time permission and block the distracting apps you choose. • Bedtime alarm and snooze Get a clear reminder when it's time to wind down. Need a moment? Snooze gives you a short buffer. • Lock Screen and Live Activity countdown See how much time remains before bedtime without reopening the app. • Morning Focus after you wake up With Premium, keep selected apps blocked for a set period after waking so you can study, move, plan, or enjoy a quieter start. • Emergency unlock when you need it Use Settings or the Home Screen Quick Action to remove the block when something important comes up. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set your bedtime and wake-up time. 2. Choose the distracting apps you want to block. 3. Tap “Block Apps and Sleep” when you're ready for bed. 4. Unblock in the morning, or continue with Morning Focus. Stop letting “five more minutes” take over your night. Download NeteKureYo!, block the apps that keep you awake, and give tomorrow morning a better start. Please note: • App blocking requires Screen Time permission. • Bedtime alarms and notifications require the corresponding system permissions. • Morning Focus app blocking and ad removal are Premium features. Terms of Use: https://tungsten-airship-7e7.notion.site/323ff236745980528932dcfc0f3393be Privacy Policy: https://tungsten-airship-7e7.notion.site/323ff23674598011b513d77e16f806ad
Strive
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Striveは、「昨日の自分を超え続ける」をコンセプトにしたワークアウト記録アプリです。 前回の重量・回数をすぐ確認できるため、ジムで迷わずトレーニングに集中できます。 PR更新、成長推移、月間ボリューム、ランキングによって、自分の積み上げを可視化。 ただ記録するだけではなく、“続けたくなる体験”を目指しました。 【主な機能】 ・前回の重量 / 回数を即表示 ・セットごとの記録 ・PR(自己ベスト)自動記録 ・インターバルタイマー ・トレーニング履歴 ・成長分析 / BIG3分析 ・月間ボリューム確認 ・フレンドランキング ・シンプルで高速な操作UI 筋トレ初心者から、本格的に記録したいユーザーまで、 日々の成長をサポートします。 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Bedtime Blocker at none against Strive's shown. Strive's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Bedtime Blocker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Strive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bedtime Blocker | Strive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 16.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | maiku kondo | TAGUCHI SHOGO |
In-app purchases
Bedtime Blocker
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$3.991 Month
Strive
- Strive Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Strive Pro Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year









