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Everyone says they’ll fix your screen time. Let’s compare notes.

Timers, streaks, physical devices, and hard blocks – see how the biggest focus tools actually differ.

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Some blockers add friction. Some reward you for staying away. Others lock apps behind a physical device. See what each approach asks from you – and what you get back.

Fella vs AppBlockAppBlock's profiles and schedules against manual or routine-scheduled sessions with one emergency unlock each. Fella vs BePresentApp blocking without rewards, streaks, or gamification. Fella vs BlockSiteHow each blocks apps, handles schedules, and keeps you off your phone. Fella vs BrickA software-only blocker against Brick's $59 physical NFC tap device. Fella vs Burnout BuddyStrict blocking, schedules, location rules, and uninstall protection. Fella vs CapeHard app blocking or gentle pauses and delayed access? Fella vs ClearSpaceA breathing-exercise pause that still lets you in against a block that doesn't. Fella vs Cold TurkeyCold Turkey has no iPhone app. Fella is a Screen Time-based iOS blocker. Fella vs FlipdDefault-blocked app blocking against Flipd's session-based focus timer. Fella vs ForestHow each blocks apps, handles sessions, and keeps you off your phone. Fella vs FreedomA focused iPhone app blocker against a cross-device session blocker. Fella vs JomoJomo's Strict Mode, habits, and social layers against fewer-settings blocking. Fella vs OchiFixed sessions or configurable schedules and website filters? Fella vs OFFTIMEA software blocker against OFFTIME's QR and NFC unlock barrier. Fella vs One SecA hard app blocker against a mindful-pause app. Fella vs OpalTunable modes and controls against a fixed rule in every Fella session. Fella vs RefocusApp and website blocking, strict modes, unlocks, and pricing. Fella vs RootsSimple blocking or screen-time coaching with goals and analytics? Fella vs Apple Screen TimeA dedicated app blocker against the free, built-in option. Fella vs ScreenZenStrictness, schedules, unlocks, pricing, and setup, compared. Fella vs Stay FocusedProfiles, strict and lock modes, limits, and statistics, compared. Fella vs StayFreeSimple blocking or detailed screen-time tracking and reports? Fella vs unhookdTwo locked-by-default blockers that differ in the exception: Slots and Peeks vs one unlock. Fella vs UnpluqConfigurable barriers and an optional NFC Tag versus a narrower software-first block.
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Fella, up close.

  • Built with Apple’s Screen Time controls.
  • One 5-minute emergency unlock per session.
  • Apps stay blocked by default.

Fella uses Apple’s Screen Time controls to keep distracting apps blocked by default, with one short emergency unlock when you genuinely need it.

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