# BlockRot vs Lilypad

The clearest difference is ads: BlockRot at none against Lilypad's shown. BlockRot also leads on ratings volume (514 vs 4) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). Lilypad's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BlockRot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Lilypad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lilypad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlockRot has 514 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BlockRot ships an update daily, Lilypad every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlockRot | Lilypad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (514 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockrot-screen-time-control/id6761429056/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilypad-earn-screen-time/id6771643663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **514** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 241 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Heester](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834464869) | [Artem Zadorozhnyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829185746) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (10)**

| 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 | $29.99 | 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 |


### Lilypad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilypad-earn-screen-time/id6771643663)

This app helps parents manage children's screen time by allowing them to earn unlock time through completing tasks. Parents can set app limits and unlock durations, fostering calmer routines and making screen time feel like a reward.

**Highlights:** Create custom tasks for screen time rewards, Set unlock durations from 15 minutes to 2 hours, Limit access to specific apps, View active screen time countdowns, Works offline after initial setup, Supports Apple Family Sharing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lilypad Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Lilypad Premium | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlockRot free?

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

### Is Lilypad free?

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

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

Lilypad is rated higher. BlockRot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 514 ratings, while Lilypad averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do BlockRot or Lilypad have ads?

Lilypad shows ads; BlockRot does not.

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

BlockRot ships an update daily, and Lilypad every 3 days. Most recently, BlockRot was updated on November 5, 2026 and Lilypad on October 31, 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.*