# Reset vs BlockRot

The clearest difference is monetization model: BlockRot at free with in-app purchases against Reset's subscription. BlockRot also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (62% vs 44%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reset sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and BlockRot sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BlockRot holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlockRot has 387 ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Reset's written reviews are positive against 62% of BlockRot's.

Reset ships an update every 3 days, BlockRot daily. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reset | BlockRot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reset-screen-time-control/id6760257213/reviews) | **[4.7 (387 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockrot-screen-time-control/id6761429056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **387** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **62.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 119 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Life Development LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800522741) | [Matthew Heester](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834464869) |

## What reviewers say

### Reset

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reset-screen-time-control/id6760257213)

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by earning screen time through healthy behaviors. It acts as a behavioral operating system, rewarding effort with access to your device and providing insights into your reward system.

**Highlights:** Earn screen time through effort, Track daily dopamine balance, Measure behavior's impact on reward system, Dopamine Age comparison, Recovery-based performance insights, Real-time feedback on dopamine and unlocked minutes, Pattern insights for focus drops

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $99.99 | per year |


### BlockRot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockrot-screen-time-control/id6761429056)

This app helps users break free from phone addiction and reclaim focus by rewarding healthy real-life habits with screen time. It uses a unique gem system and a virtual companion to motivate users to build discipline and reverse the effects of excessive digital consumption.

**Highlights:** Rot Gems system for earning screen time, Penguin companion for motivation, Photo-based task verification, 30+ healthy habit tasks, App blocking via Apple Screen Time, Private and secure by default

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reset free?

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

### Is BlockRot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reset or BlockRot?

BlockRot is rated higher. Reset averages 4.3 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while BlockRot averages 4.7 from 387 ratings.

### Do Reset or BlockRot have ads?

Neither Reset nor BlockRot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reset or BlockRot?

Reset ships an update every 3 days, and BlockRot daily. Most recently, Reset was updated on September 23, 2026 and BlockRot on September 25, 2026.

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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.*