# BlockRot vs Fried

The clearest difference is ratings volume: BlockRot at 387 against Fried's 1. BlockRot also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Fried's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BlockRot sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Fried sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fried holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlockRot has 387 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BlockRot ships an update daily, Fried every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlockRot | Fried |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (387 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockrot-screen-time-control/id6761429056/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fried-screen-time-control/id6780674154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **387** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 241 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Heester](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834464869) | [Carter Clark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862935823) |

## 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 (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 |


### Fried

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fried-screen-time-control/id6780674154)

This app helps you reduce phone usage by blocking distracting applications and setting daily limits. It offers focus sessions, smart scheduling, and insights into your screen time habits, all while keeping a playful companion happy.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Set daily limits, Focus sessions, Smart schedules, Screen time insights, Focus companion

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fried Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Fried Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlockRot free?

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

### Is Fried free?

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

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

Fried is rated higher. BlockRot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 387 ratings, while Fried averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BlockRot or Fried have ads?

Neither BlockRot nor Fried shows ads.

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

BlockRot ships an update daily, and Fried every 3 days. Most recently, BlockRot was updated on September 30, 2026 and Fried on September 9, 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.*