Comparison

Detachd vs Blob

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

Head to head
About

Detachd

This app locks distracting applications and requires physical exercise, like push-ups or squats, to earn back access. It uses on-device computer vision to track reps, promoting less screen time and more physical activity. Earn minutes by moving first, then unlock your apps.

Highlights
  • App blocking with physical effort unlock
  • On-device rep tracking via computer vision
  • Customizable daily rep targets
  • Multiple exercise options (push-ups, squats, etc.)
  • Streak tracking for consistency
  • Built on Apple's Screen Time framework
Features
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Your social media isn't free anymore. Detachd locks Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, whichever apps drain your day, and makes you earn back access with your body. Push-ups buy minutes. Squats buy minutes. Walking buys minutes. Move first, unlock later. That's the whole rule. Timers fail because tapping past them is free. Blockers fail because anyone can delete them. Detachd asks for the one thing that can't be cheated: physical effort. The friction is the point. Pick which apps to gate. Set a daily rep target. Start earning. Push-ups, squats, sit-ups, jumping jacks, lunges, walking — six ways to bank minutes. Your iPhone counts every rep on-device with computer vision. No smartwatch, no upload, no shared data. Hit your goal, keep your streak. Two things happen at once: the hours you used to feed your phone come back to your real life, and the body that sat still through all that scrolling starts moving again. Less screen, more strength. Built on Apple's Screen Time framework. Selections, reps, and unlock history all stay on your phone. Forget discipline. You need friction. Detachd is a subscription-based app. An active subscription is required to lock apps and earn screen time. Detachd Pro — auto-renewing subscription, Weekly and Yearly tiers available. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is 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 at the same tier price. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions Privacy Policy: https://apponeinc.com/detachd/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://apponeinc.com/detachd/terms.html

About

Blob

This app introduces friction to prevent impulsive app usage, helping you reduce mindless scrolling and reclaim your time. It offers customizable challenges to unlock apps, encouraging intentional use and breaking autopilot habits.

Highlights
  • Reduce mindless scrolling
  • Break impulsive app habits
  • Reclaim focus time
  • Protect time-consuming apps
  • Track time saved and streaks
  • Harder math gates for unlocking
  • Temporary app unlocks
Features
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Grow a little world by spending less time on your phone. Blob turns time away from your phone into growth for a companion and a home you make your own. Read another chapter, enjoy a conversation, or get on with your day. Your time away gives you something to come back to. TIME OFF YOUR PHONE, VISIBLE PROGRESS Earn XP from phone-free time during waking hours and watch your companion evolve through 30 levels. No timer to start or app to keep open. KEEP APPS BLOCKED, GROW FASTER Earn a separate bonus of 30 XP per waking hour while your selected apps stay protected. Temporary unlocks and protection pauses pause the bonus; XP already earned stays yours. FOUR PATHS TO DISCOVER Choose and hatch a companion from one of four worlds: Woodland, Celestial, Tidal, or Ember. Watch them evolve into new forms and unlock belongings to decorate their world as they grow. A HOBBY AND A WORLD OF FINDS Give your companion a name and choose gardening, foraging, or collecting. Earn discoveries through time away, then return to see what they’ve found. Collect keepsakes and arrange their home your way. A PAUSE BEFORE YOU SCROLL Add protection to distracting apps. Solve a math challenge for temporary access, or leave the app blocked and keep your time. Adjust challenge settings and schedules to suit your habits. KEEP YOUR PROGRESS CLOSE Bring your companion to your Home Screen with widgets. See your daily activity, weekly trends, and streaks as you build a healthier relationship with your phone. Prefer a simpler dashboard? Switch to Blob Minimal in Settings while keeping your app protection and saved progress. Phone-free growth requires Screen Time access. Progress updates when Screen Time data is available; estimates are labeled in the app. Growth pauses during your chosen sleep hours. Full access requires an in-app purchase. Available plans, prices, and any trial terms are shown before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://spammusubitech.github.io/prof-blob/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://spammusubitech.github.io/prof-blob/terms/

Screenshots

Detachd4 screens
Blob4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blob at 5.0 against Detachd's 4.4. Blob also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Detachd sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Blob sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blob holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Detachd ships an update every 5 days, Blob weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Detachd versus Blob: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetachdBlob
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB635 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperApp One Dijital Hizmetler Anonim SirketiSpam Musubi Technologies

Customer experience

Detachd

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Blob

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Detachd

Subscriptions4
  • Detachd Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Detachd Weekly Free Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Detachd Annual$49.991 Year
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  • Detachd Annual - Free Trial7 Days trial$49.991 Year
10 purchases

Blob

Subscriptions8
  • Blob Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Annual Extreme Discount$6.991 Year
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  • Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Annual Discount$9.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Blob Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Annual$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Blob Lifetime$15.99
  • Blob Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Detachd free?
Detachd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blob free?
Blob is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Detachd or Blob?
Blob is rated higher. Detachd averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Blob averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Detachd or Blob have ads?
Detachd shows ads; Blob does not.
Which is updated more often, Detachd or Blob?
Detachd ships an update every 5 days, and Blob weekly. Most recently, Detachd was updated on October 17, 2026 and Blob on October 29, 2026.

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