Butsu vs Solys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Butsu
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Block apps automatically with location based blocking+strict screen time limits Reclaim your focus, reduce your screen time, and take back control of your day with Butsu. Whether you are studying for finals, trying to stay productive at work, or simply want to break your doom-scrolling habit, Butsu is the ultimate tool to block distractions before they happen. Unlike basic screen time apps that just give you a warning, Butsu completely physically blocks you from opening distracting apps, ensuring you stay focused on what actually matters. With powerful scheduling and location-based rules, you can create the perfect environment for deep work. Core Features: Strict App Blocking Block your worst digital habits instantly. Create custom groups of distracting apps (like social media or games) and lock them down indefinitely, or set a temporary timer when you need to sit down and focus. Location Geofencing Automatically block apps based on where you are! Set up a location boundary so your phone automatically locks down social media as soon as you arrive at the office, the library, or school. Beautiful Statistics & Heatmaps Track your progress with gorgeous daily and weekly statistics. Use the daily heatmap to see exactly when your screen time spikes, and track your performance against your daily screen time goals. 100% Offline & Privacy First Your habits are your business. Butsu requires no account, no login, and works entirely offline. All of your app usage statistics, location boundaries, and blocking rules are stored securely in an encrypted database directly on your phone. We do not track you or sell your data. Take the first step toward a healthier relationship with your phone. Download Butsu and start building better habits today!
Solys
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Stop scrolling in bed. Solys is the app blocker that starts when your alarm rings: the apps you choose stay paused, so the first minutes of your day belong to you, not your feeds. You know the pattern. The alarm goes off, you reach for your phone, and one quick check turns into half an hour of doomscrolling. Solys breaks that loop right where it starts. MAKE MORNINGS YOURS β’ Set your alarm and choose the apps you want to pause: social media or any other app. β’ When the alarm rings, they stay paused for 30, 45, or 60 minutes. You pick the length. β’ Add an optional evening curfew so the same apps rest at night, too. β’ Set a daily intention and see your protected mornings in a weekly view. β’ Use the in-app emergency unlock when you truly need access. WHO ITβS FOR Anyone who wants to stop doomscrolling, cut down on screen time in bed, or start each day with a dopamine detox, without deleting a single app. HOW IT WORKS Solys uses Appleβs Screen Time permission to pause the apps you select. Apps you do not select remain available. Blocking depends on the permissions you grant on your iPhone. YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE In Settings, you decide whether Solys shares usage statistics. SUBSCRIPTION An active subscription is required after the demo. The price, billing period, any eligible trial, and first payment date are shown before purchase. Apple handles payment. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://getsolys.com/cgu Privacy Policy: https://getsolys.com/confidentialite
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Butsu at none against Solys's shown. Butsu also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Solys's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Butsu sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Solys sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.59 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Butsu ships an update every 2 weeks, Solys every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Butsu | Solys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrea Quan | Mehdi Azizi |
In-app purchases
Butsu
- Butsu Lifetime Premium$9.99
Solys
- Solys Premium (weekly)$5.597 Days
- Solys Premium (monthly)$27.991 Month
- Solys Premium7 Days trial$34.991 Year
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- Solys Premium (yearly)$79.991 Year
- One streak freeze$1.99
- Solys Lifetime$59.99






