# Blob vs Fried

The clearest difference is monetization model: Fried at freemium against Blob's subscription. Fried also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Blob's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blob sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Blob against 5.0 for Fried. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Blob ships an update weekly, Fried every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blob | Fried |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blob-screen-time-control/id6762447219/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fried-screen-time-control/id6780674154/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 188 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spam Musubi Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698942015) | [Carter Clark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862935823) |

## What reviewers say

### Blob

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blob-screen-time-control/id6762447219)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual Extreme Discount | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Discount | $17.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | 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 Blob free?

Blob 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, Blob or Fried?

Blob and Fried are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Blob or Fried have ads?

Blob shows ads; Fried does not.

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

Blob ships an update weekly, and Fried every 3 days. Most recently, Blob was updated on October 1, 2026 and Fried on September 25, 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.*