# DoomSafe vs BLOX

The clearest difference is rating: BLOX at 5.0 against DoomSafe's 4.3. BLOX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). DoomSafe's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DoomSafe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BLOX asks for nothing beyond the download.

BLOX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DoomSafe | BLOX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doomsafe-stop-scrolling/id6759962568/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blox-stop-doomscrolling/id6808123384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raul Alonso Pardo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802083272) | [Vigneshwaran Elangovan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896638748) |

## What reviewers say

### DoomSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doomsafe-stop-scrolling/id6759962568)

This app helps combat doomscrolling by intelligently filtering social media feeds. It removes infinite scroll, recommendations, and short videos while keeping essential features like direct messages and posts from followed accounts accessible. Optional family features allow for shared control and timed sessions.

**Highlights:** Intelligent social media feed filtering, Removes infinite scroll and recommendations, Keeps essential app features intact, Grayscale and blue light filters, Customizable session timers, Home screen widgets for distraction-free launch, Optional family mode with shared control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DoomSafe Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| DoomSafe Family Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| DoomSafe Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| DoomSafe Family Annual | $34.99 | per year |


### BLOX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blox-stop-doomscrolling/id6808123384)

This app helps you break free from excessive phone use by creating a physical barrier to distracting applications. It uses NFC tags and Screen Time controls to enforce focus sessions, with emergency overrides available.

**Highlights:** Block selected apps and categories, Create reusable focus modes, Schedule focused time, Track sessions and streaks, Emergency unblocks, Account-free experience

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DoomSafe free?

DoomSafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BLOX free?

BLOX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DoomSafe or BLOX?

BLOX is rated higher. DoomSafe averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BLOX averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DoomSafe or BLOX have ads?

Neither DoomSafe nor BLOX shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*