# BlockRot vs hey!

The clearest difference is update cadence: BlockRot at daily against hey!'s every 9 days. BlockRot also leads on ratings volume (499 vs 1). hey!'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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and hey! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

hey! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlockRot has 499 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BlockRot ships an update daily, hey! every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlockRot | hey! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (499 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockrot-screen-time-control/id6761429056/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-screen-time-control/id6810034213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **499** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 241 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Heester](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834464869) | [X1 Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810034215) |

## 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 |


### hey!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-screen-time-control/id6810034213)

This app helps you manage phone usage with a virtual companion who encourages breaks and rewards them with in-app currency. Earn coins by taking breaks to buy items for your companion or decorate their room. Track your progress and mood without pressure to maintain streaks.

**Highlights:** Virtual companion for focus, Earn coins for breaks, Decorate companion's room, Track mood and sessions, Focus Filter integration, No streaks or pressure

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| hey Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| hey Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| hey Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlockRot free?

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

### Is hey! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BlockRot or hey!?

hey! is rated higher. BlockRot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 499 ratings, while hey! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BlockRot or hey! have ads?

Neither BlockRot nor hey! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BlockRot or hey!?

BlockRot ships an update daily, and hey! every 9 days. Most recently, BlockRot was updated on October 20, 2026 and hey! on October 22, 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.*