Aside vs Bloom

Aside helps you block distracting apps, reduce doomscrolling, and stay focused when it matters most. Whether you are studying, working deeply, sleeping better, or spending less time on social media, Aside gives you a calmer way to take control of your screen time. No login. No judgment. No pressure. Create intentional blocking sessions for social apps, video apps, games, and anything that pulls your attention. Start a focus session, put your phone aside, and let Aside help you stay committed through the moments that usually slip away. Aside is designed to feel simple, warm, and motivating. It is never strict or overwhelming. A small purple companion named Pip keeps you going, and gentle streaks show your consistency building over time, without guilt if you miss a session. KEY BENEFITS - Block distracting apps during focus sessions so you can actually start - Reduce doomscrolling and impulsive checking with simple, real-time limits - Set recurring schedules for the times you need focus most, like mornings or late nights - Build streaks and track your progress without pressure - Take short challenges that help you form better phone habits - See honest insights into your screen time trends so you know what is changing - Stay motivated with Pip, your friendly companion USE ASIDE WHEN YOU WANT TO - Stop wasting time on social media - Focus on work or study - Avoid late-night scrolling - Build a digital detox routine - Create healthier phone habits - Protect your attention during deep work Aside uses Apple’s Screen Time API to help you select and block distracting apps on your device. Your app selections and blocking activity stay private on your iPhone. No account. No cloud tracking. Take a break from distractions. Put them aside. Aside Premium Aside Premium is an auto-renewable subscription with weekly and yearly options. Pricing and duration are shown clearly before purchase in the app. No account is required to use Aside. Purchases are managed through your Apple ID. You can restore your subscription in the app if you reinstall or switch devices. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://asideblocker.com/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://asideblocker.com/en/help

Your phone takes 4 hours a day. Bloom gives them back. Bloom is an app blocker that turns your screen time into a garden. Put your phone down and your flowers grow. Keep scrolling and they wilt. **HOW IT WORKS** 1. Pick the apps that drain you: social media, games, entertainment, or all of them at once. 2. Set your rule: a fixed schedule, a daily time limit, or a limit on how many times you can open an app. 3. Every day you keep your rules earns you a watering can. 4. Water your garden and watch it grow. Or let it wilt. **WHAT YOU CAN BLOCK** - Individual apps, or entire categories - Social media, games, entertainment, shopping, news - Schedule blocking: mornings, work hours, evenings - Daily time limit per app - Daily limit on how many times you open an app **WHY IT LASTS** Other screen time apps show you numbers. You look once, then you ignore them. Bloom is a garden that depends on you, every single day. It is simple, and it changes everything. **WHAT YOU GET BACK** Bloom gardeners cut their screen time by 38% on average in their first month. That is 28 hours a week, and 61 days a year. **YOUR GARDEN** Sunflowers, tulips, lavender and many more. Every week you keep unlocks new plants. Your garden becomes the visible proof of your discipline. **YOUR DATA STAYS WITH YOU** Bloom is built on Apple's Screen Time API. Your usage data never leaves your phone. Bloom requires a subscription to unlock all features. Pricing details are available in the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/