# simpleblocker by recursn vs Precursor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: simpleblocker by recursn at none against Precursor's 3. Precursor's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Precursor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. simpleblocker by recursn asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for simpleblocker by recursn against 5.0 for Precursor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Precursor has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | simpleblocker by recursn | Precursor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleblocker-by-recursn/id6760186901/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/precursor-hourly-screen-time/id6791403654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 0 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andy Phu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775862376) | [Precursor Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791403656) |

## What reviewers say

### simpleblocker by recursn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleblocker-by-recursn/id6760186901)

This minimalist app blocks your screen time to help you focus. It performs its single function effectively without collecting any user data. Designed for simplicity and privacy.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, App blocking functionality, Screentime reduction, Data privacy focused, Single function optimization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Precursor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/precursor-hourly-screen-time/id6791403654)

This app offers a unique approach to screen time management by setting hourly limits for app usage. It aims to break the cycle of daily limit exhaustion and impulsive overrides by providing a sustainable, guilt-free solution that resets limits every hour.

**Highlights:** Set hourly app limits, Automatic hourly limit resets, Customizable limits by day, Friction to prevent impulsive overrides, Private by design, on-device processing, Optional Precursor+ upgrade

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is simpleblocker by recursn free?

simpleblocker by recursn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Precursor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, simpleblocker by recursn or Precursor?

simpleblocker by recursn and Precursor are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do simpleblocker by recursn or Precursor have ads?

Neither simpleblocker by recursn nor Precursor 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.*