Screen Time Earner vs Rotcut
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Screen Time Earner
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Stop doom scrolling on autopilot. Earn every minute. Stuck in a brainrot loop? Screen Time Earner is your escape — block the apps that hijack your attention, then unlock them only after you've earned it through real effort. HOW IT WORKS Choose apps or categories to block. When you want access, complete a short challenge: push-ups or squats with on-device pose detection (nothing uploaded), a step goal, a quick quiz, quiet reading, or a meditation timer. Earn minutes; your streaks, XP, and badges keep the habit fun. APP BLOCKER WITH PURPOSE Unlike basic screen time controls, Screen Time Earner adds a real challenge layer — you can't just tap past it. The app blocker stays locked until you've moved your body, exercised your mind, or taken a mindful pause. Set your own limit; earn your own unlock. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Free users can block up to three apps; Premium unlocks unlimited blocking and supports ongoing development. Family Controls approval from Apple is required for full Screen Time integration in App Store builds. PRIVACY-FIRST Pose challenges use your camera only on your device to count reps. Motion data supports step challenges where available. You stay in control of iOS permissions in Settings. Make your screen time intentional — not accidental. Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/lnterms/ Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/applnprivacy/
Rotcut
This app helps you break free from mindless scrolling by introducing friction and a reward system before you can access distracting apps. Complete focus tasks to earn unlock currency and spend it to access your chosen apps for a limited time, building healthier digital habits.
- App blocker using Apple Screen Time
- Earn energy points for focus tasks
- Push-up and step counter for energy
- Focus timer and meditation timer
- Daily streaks and progress tracking
- Home screen widget for energy and streak
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Rotcut - Block Apps, Earn Your Screen Time Go From Mindless Scrolling to Intentional Use Your phone is designed to keep you hooked. Every spare second pulls you back into the feed, and before you know it an hour is gone. Rotcut breaks that loop. Instead of opening a distracting app on autopilot, you pause, complete a quick focus task, and earn the right to unlock it. Distraction stops being free, and your attention becomes something you choose to spend. This is not another screen time tracker that just shows you numbers and hopes you feel bad. Rotcut puts real friction and a real reward system between you and the apps that drain your day. How It Works 1) Choose the apps that steal your time, like social media, video, or games 2) Complete focus tasks to earn energy, your unlock currency 3) Spend energy to unlock blocked apps for a limited time 4) Build daily streaks, watch your stats climb, and shrink your scroll loops over time When your unlock time runs out, the block comes back on automatically. You stay in control, not the algorithm. What's Inside - App blocker: shield any apps you choose using Apple Screen Time. Your selection stays private and never leaves your device - Energy points: earn unlock currency by doing something real instead of scrolling - Push-up counter: drop and earn, with on-device motion tracking that counts your reps - Step counter: get up and move to bank energy - Lock in and focus timer: deep work sessions that reward you for staying off your phone - Meditation timer: calm down and reset - Touch grass: a nudge to step outside and reconnect with real life - Panic button: an instant reset for the moments you feel the pull hardest - Daily streaks: keep your momentum alive day after day - Personalized plan: a quick setup tailors your tasks and goals to your habits - Progress and stats: see your streak, energy earned, tasks completed, and history you can be proud of - Daily reminders: gentle nudges to keep your focus on track - Home screen widget: your energy and streak at a glance Good For 1) Reducing compulsive social media use 2) Breaking doomscrolling and short video habits 3) Building more intentional, mindful screen time 4) Staying focused on work, study, or the people in front of you 5) Creating friction before distraction takes over Why Rotcut Is Different Most apps try to block you and hope willpower does the rest. Rotcut gives you a system. You earn your access, you feel the trade, and over time the habit loop weakens. You still have to do the work, but Rotcut gives you the structure, the friction, and the motivation to actually follow through. No account or login is required to get started. Just open the app and begin. Start small. Stay consistent. Take your attention back. If you have ideas or questions, email us at hello@kopontech.com Full access requires a subscription. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rotcut at every 4 days against Screen Time Earner's every 9 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Screen Time Earner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Rotcut sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Screen Time Earner ships an update every 9 days, Rotcut every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Screen Time Earner | Rotcut |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nguyen Vu Hai Lam | Justine Ladlad |
In-app purchases
Screen Time Earner
- Pushup Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
- Annual Pushup Premium$29.991 Year
Rotcut
- RotCut Pro - Monthly$9.991 Month
- RotCut Pro - Annual$19.991 Year
- RotCut Pro - Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- RotCut Pro - Lifetime$49.99








