Budli vs Sapiens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Budli
This app helps you reduce screen time by gamifying app blocking. A virtual pet thrives when you stay off distracting apps, evolving as you reclaim your time. It offers gentle reminders and focus sessions, designed for distractible minds.
- Gamified app blocking with a virtual pet
- Pet evolves based on time saved
- Focus sessions for deep work
- Gentle 'are you sure?' prompts
- Personalized daily rituals
- App blocking built on Apple Screen Time
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Meet your Budli - a tiny pet that thrives when you stay off the apps that eat your day. Less doomscrolling, more life. No white-knuckle willpower required. WHY CARE WORKS WHEN GUILT DOESN'T Most blockers say "stop" - but your phone is right there, and one tap later you're back. Budli gives you a reason instead: a little creature that grows on the time you win back. You're not breaking a rule, you're looking after someone. That tiny shift is what makes it stick. HOW IT WORKS - Pick your trap apps - the ones you open without thinking - Stay under your daily limit and your Budli grows, evolves, and cheers you on - Go over and you lose XP - the next evolution stalls until you're back under - Open a trap app anyway and your Budli steps in with a soft "are you sure?" - a pause, not a wall of shame WHAT'S INSIDE - Real app blocking, built on Apple Screen Time - not another reminder you swipe away - One pet, seven forms - it evolves on the hours you win back, and stalls when the scroll wins - Deep Focus sessions for when you need to be unreachable - Honest stats that show where your hours really go - judged by no one - Tiny daily rituals - stretch, sunlight, a mindful break - for you and your pet - Emergency passes, because some days life actually needs your phone MADE FOR DISTRACTIBLE BRAINS If you've ever tapped "15 more minutes" and meant it every single time, Budli was built for you. Gentle structure, visible progress, zero shame - friendly to ADHD brains and anyone whose thumb has a mind of its own. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your Screen Time data never leaves your device. No accounts, no tracking, no selling your attention back to you. What would you do with two extra hours a day? Your Budli can't wait to find out. BUDLI PLUS Budli requires a subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings - no hoops, no dark patterns. Terms of Use: https://budliapp.netlify.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://budliapp.netlify.app/privacy
Sapiens
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Sapiens is a powerful screen time and app blocker designed for people who want to stop doomscrolling, protect their focus, and take back control of their phone. Whether you want to block distracting apps, reduce endless scrolling, or build better digital habits, Sapiens helps you stay focused with simple tools and a gamified evolution system. From people trying to spend less time on social media to focused users building a healthier relationship with their phone, Sapiens gives you the tools to block distractions, track your progress, and become the strongest version of yourself. “Exactly what I needed to stop opening distracting apps without thinking.” “The evolution system makes screen time control feel motivating, not boring.” “Simple, clean, and perfect for blocking apps when I need to focus.” “Finally an app blocker that feels personal and fun to use.” Whether you're trying to study, work, sleep better, or simply scroll less, Sapiens makes it easy to block apps, create focus schedules, and stay consistent with your goals. Unlike many productivity apps that feel complicated or stressful, Sapiens keeps things simple: block distractions, reclaim your focus, and evolve. Sapiens is built for people who want more control over their screen time. Your digital habits shape your evolution state — from instinctive scrolling to full focus. The less you let your phone control you, the closer you get to becoming Sapiens. FEATURES: • Simple and intuitive app blocker designed to reduce distractions • Block distracting apps when you need to focus • Create focus schedules for work, study, sleep, or personal time • Set app limits to control how much time you spend scrolling • Track your screen time and see your progress over time • Gamified evolution system that reflects your digital habits • Visual evolution states that make focus feel motivating • One-tap blocking for quick focus sessions • Stay consistent with healthier phone habits • Reduce doomscrolling and mindless app opening • Build better routines around social media and entertainment apps • Clean and minimal design made for everyday use • Perfect for students, professionals, creators, and anyone who wants more focus • Protect your attention during deep work, studying, or rest • Take back control of your phone and spend time more intentionally Sapiens is free to use and built with privacy in mind. Your screen time activity, app blocking settings, schedules, and focus progress stay on your device. We do not sell your data, track you across other apps, or send your personal screen time information to external servers. Sapiens helps you control your phone while keeping your data private and safe. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://amber-pixie-75a.notion.site/Sapiens-Privacy-Policy-396d7c6987ca804eaf85cc4d65325501?source=copy_link
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sapiens at none against Budli's 7. Budli's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Budli sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Sapiens asks for nothing beyond the download.
Budli ships an update every 4 days, Sapiens every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Budli | Sapiens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 278 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Uschold | Kalybay Zhalgasbay |
In-app purchases
Budli
- Budli Plus: App Blocker Weekly$6.997 Days
- Budli Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
- Budli Plus: Screen Time Coach$19.991 Year
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- Budli Plus: Screen Time Coach$29.991 Year
- Budli Plus: Focus Pet Annual$39.991 Year
- Budli Plus: Focus Pet Annual$59.991 Year
- Budli Lifetime$49.99
Sapiens
No in-app purchases









