Comparison

MonkReset vs Block Screen Time

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

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About

MonkReset

Features
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You already know what you should be doing. The problem isn't motivation. It's your dopamine system. MonkReset is a dopamine reset protocol structured around 30-day cycles β€” designed not as a one-time challenge, but as a permanent practice. Complete a round, raise the bar, go again. Each cycle builds on the last. This is not a habit tracker. It's a system for life. THE PROTOCOL Each 30-day cycle progresses through three phases: Phase 1 β€” Mechanical Reset (Days 1–5) Cut the noise. Remove your highest-stimulation inputs and let your brain recalibrate from baseline. The hardest phase. The most important one. Phase 2 β€” Physical & Mental Reset (Days 6–20) Cold showers. Intermittent fasting. Longer meditation. No news, no entertainment. Rebuild your physical energy and mental clarity from the ground up. Phase 3 β€” Purpose Reset (Days 21–30) With a clear mind, identify what actually matters. Use AI-guided deep work sessions to launch something real β€” a project, a direction, a new version of yourself. When the 30 days are up, you don't stop. You reset with a higher baseline, deeper discipline, and a harder protocol. The AI adapts every new round to where you are now β€” not where you started. FEATURES AI-Personalized Daily Tasks Your AI coach generates a custom task list every morning based on your goals, recent performance, and personality type. Tasks get harder as you improve β€” and harder still each new round. Adaptive Difficulty Struggled yesterday? The AI scales back. Three strong days in a row? It raises the bar. The protocol meets you where you are. Evening Journal + AI Reflection Write your nightly reflection. The AI analyzes your entry and returns psychological insights plus one concrete action for tomorrow. Focus Timer with Live Activity Track meditation and walking sessions with a built-in timer. A Live Activity keeps your current session visible on the Dynamic Island throughout your day. Progress Analytics Charts, mood trends, streak tracking, and phase breakdowns. Watch your discipline compound across rounds. Project Builder (Day 21+) In the final phase, your AI coach helps you design a 9-day micro-execution plan to launch something meaningful. MONK PRO SUBSCRIPTION Days 1-5 are completely free. Monk Pro unlocks the full protocol and every future round. Monk Pro Monthly - Full access to all 30 days of the protocol - AI-personalized daily tasks - Daily journal AI analysis - Progress analytics and mood tracking - Project Builder (Phase 3) - Daily Focus Timer with Live Activity - Unlimited rounds β€” start a new cycle anytime Monk Pro Yearly - Everything in Monthly, billed annually - Best value β€” save over 50% vs monthly Subscription Details: - Payment is charged to your Apple ID 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 - Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in App Store Settings > Subscriptions - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription DISCLAIMER MonkReset is not a medical or therapeutic product. The protocol is designed for general wellness and personal productivity purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://www.kanverse.app/monk-reset/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.kanverse.app/monk-reset/terms

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Block Screen Time

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You already know something's been "off" for a while but can't quite place the feeling. The constant scrolling. The extra heavy brain fog. The feeling of moving through each day on complete autopilot and then wondering where your time went... Yeah, that's not you. It's just the world we live in. There are external systems put in place to keep you overstimulated, anxious, and at best, barely functioning. Your nervous system has been running on empty trying to bridge the emotional gap. Monk Space is your dopamine detox safe space to just be... you. Not just another meditation app or some screen time blocker that makes you feel guilty. This is your personalized space to decompress, reset, reflect, and reconnect with the your favorite version of you, the version that existed before the outside noise took over. Ten minutes or less. That's all it takes. In those ten minutes you get a guided session built around your goals, a micro journal to process what you're actually feeling, and a daily mood check-in that tracks your mental health patterns over time. No leaderboards or any unnecessary noise to keep you hooked. Just you, and some sweet peace and quiet. -Who is this for?- The people who use Monk Space consistently report the same things. Better sleep. Longer focus. Lowered anxiety. The feeling of being present in a conversation instead of somewhere else in their head. These are not dramatic transformations, but they are the small, compounding results for giving your nervous system a daily off-ramp. This app was built for the people that are tired of feeling "stuck" in life and who are craving something different. Here's a deeper dive for what's inside: -Daily Sessions. A focused timer with optional soundscapes including white noise, brown noise, rain, and ocean sounds. -Voice and Text Journal. Record a short voice memo or write a few lines after each session. Over time your journal eventually becomes a pattern and you get clear analytics as to what that pattern is telling you. -Clarity Score. A weekly view of how steady your mind has been. Not a random vanity metric, but a real signal, based on your sessions, your mood check-ins, and your consistency over time. -Mood Check-ins. A simple post-session question with no right answer, eventually building into something more valuable the more you show up. Now if we're being completely honest, Monk Space probably won't fix your life in a week. Nothing will. But if you give it ten minutes a day for thirty days, you'll notice a subtle shift. The space between an emotional trigger and your reaction gets a tiny bit wider, the urge to pick up your phone gets a little quieter, and most importantly you start making conscious choices instead of just surviving. That's the whole point... Your safe space to get more space and just be... you. See you in there. Subscription details: Monk Space Premium is an auto-renewing weekly, monthly, or annual subscription that unlocks unlimited access. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: hello@getmonk.space

Screenshots

MonkReset4 screens
Block Screen Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MonkReset at none against Block Screen Time's shown. MonkReset also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. MonkReset sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Block Screen Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
MonkReset versus Block Screen Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkResetBlock Screen Time
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 9 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB283 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperδΎƒ ι‚΅LU-APP, LLC.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MonkReset

Subscriptions2
  • Monk Pro$14.991 Month
  • Monk Pro$79.991 Year
2 purchases

Block Screen Time

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access - Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access - Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is MonkReset free?
MonkReset is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Screen Time free?
Block Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MonkReset or Block Screen Time have ads?
Block Screen Time shows ads; MonkReset does not.

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