AppBlock Reviews: Is It Legit?

Customer Experience

Positive experience54.6% of reviews
Neutral11.5% of reviews
Negative experience33.9% of reviews

~ Based on 940 written reviews from the US App Store.

What users say about AppBlock

Is AppBlock Safe?

AppBlock: Block Apps, Websites appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for AppBlock is 92/100.

This assessment is based on 6,820 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.6/5.

Safety Analysis

89.8% of ratings point to a safe experience
2.7% of ratings suggest some concerns
7.5% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 6,820 App Store ratings for AppBlock.

Is AppBlock Legit?

AppBlock: Block Apps, Websites appears to be a legitimate app. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for AppBlock is 100/100.

Based on 100 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

The device does not have an accountability partner.

엄격모드 설정해놓고 비상시 대비해서 파트너 계정을 제 구글 계정으로 해두었는데 언제 한 번 잠금해제 많이 한 날 이후로 제목에 문구만 뜨고 잠금해제가 안 돼요 어떻게 해결하나요

Response from developer

안녕하세요, 소중한 의견 감사합니다! 이미 저희 지원 채널을 통해 연락드렸고, 활성화된 Strict Mode 때문에 차단 일정이 변경되지 않았다는 점을 안내드린 것으로 알고 있습니다. 지금은 모든 것이 잘 작동하고 있기를 바랍니다! 문제가 해결되었다면 리뷰를 업데이트해 주시면 정말 감사하겠습니다. - Simona

The Best Blocker Ever

This is hands down the best blocker on the market right now, and that’s saying something because I’ve tried many. With the right settings, this app is truly unbyssable. It’s really helped me bring down my doom-scrolling and nudged me gradually to more intentional, mindful living. Thank you, team, for building this fabulous app.
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Response from developer

What a meaningful review to read. Thank you for trusting AppBlock after trying so many blockers. It’s wonderful to know it helps reduce doom scrolling and supports mindful digital habits, screen time control, and more intentional focus. Inspired by your progress - Anna

Strict Mode is too strict

Very good mostly, but I think Strict Mode is too strict. If I have a block for all day on Monday-Friday and a second block for all day on Saturday, I cannot turn off Saturday’s block during the week because the first block is active. I would prefer that Strict Mode applied to each block that I have specified only when it is currently active.
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Response from developer

Thank you for the thoughtful Strict Mode feedback. Your example makes the limitation clear: you want each block to be adjustable until its own active time starts. We’ll share this with the team as we keep improving AppBlock for focus and screen time control. - Anna

TheBestBlok

Melhor app de bloqueio que já usei! Recomendo muito!

Response from developer

Olá, ler que este foi o melhor app de bloqueio que já usou significa muito para nós. É ótimo saber que o AppBlock ajuda a bloquear apps, reduzir o tempo de tela e manter o foco nos seus hábitos digitais. Com apreço pela recomendação - Anna

Basic features are locked behind a paywall

very simple features like having multiple blocks are behind a paywall. i understand needing to make money, but some of the features it blocks are so simple that it's annoying

ESSENCIAL

Nos tempos atuais é uma ferramenta extremamente importante, pois as redes sociais minam tempo, energia e tudo de importante que um ser humano tem.

Response from developer

Agradecemos por colocar isso de forma tão clara. As redes sociais podem mesmo consumir tempo e energia, e é muito bom saber que o AppBlock ajuda você a reduzir o tempo de tela, manter o foco e fortalecer hábitos digitais mais saudáveis. Com apreço pela sua confiança - Anna

Doesn’t function on iPhone

Update: It’s gotten better but it’s still not on par with the android version. The most important thing is time limit based on location. Another thing I would like is time limit per hour.

I used to have this on my android network perfectly but on the iPhone it sometimes works and sometimes doesn’t. Also, on the android you can lock some stuff and not others while on the iPhone. You have to lock everything and strict mode.
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authentic focus mode!

As we all know, iPhone has focus mode settings for apps however, we are always given option to basically click ignore once we reach the time limit we set for ourselves. This is the answer to all of our struggles and everything I have been wanting for some time now. It is simple to use. Highly recommend to people who do not want to deactivate social media but also want some self control with time management!
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Works well

As the title says. I like the ability to block keyword searches. Only thing is I think the app store downloads are turned off by default which I don’t understand but was able to fix later.

Don’t force me to write a review

Why would you lock me out to make me write a review

Response from developer

Hello, I’m sorry you felt forced into leaving a review. That should not block your access. Please email us at apple@appblock.app so we can check what happened and help you get back in without pressure. - Anna

I want YouTube

I want to listen to the 30th with lyrics😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬😤😤😤😤😠😠😠😠!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Really works

I was spending 2/7 days on the phone a week some weeks, not far off most others. First month of using this I spend like 3h a day on it total. Hope to get it lower.

You can create tonnes of different blocks and use strict mode so you can’t get around them. If your screen time is on apps it is ridiculously easy to block them. The next biggest target for me will be blocking various websites at different times, which this can do. It’s kind of scary how little you can remember of how you spend your time on your phone and this is a challenge when knowing what websites you should block (the ones you fritter time away on). I’m not sure if this has a feature to help you track this — maybe it does? Should check lol
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Response from developer

Cutting phone use from 2 days a week to about 3h a day is a huge shift. We’re glad AppBlock helps you block apps, block websites, and use Strict Mode for stronger screen time control. The Statistics area can help spot what to limit next. Rooting for your progress - Anna

Thank you!!

Thanks to this app, I am so much more productive! I love strict mode so I can’t even change my mind and give myself extra screen time

Annoying

Here are your 5 stars

Useful tool for killing a scrolling addiction

I find this helpful for focusing and getting things done instead of wasting time doom scrolling. I highly recommend it for anyone that wants to kill the social media addiction.

Great with issues

This works great. The only problem I have is with the location based blocking. I can turn off the precision location on my iphone and this will unlock the blocked apps. In addition to this, regardless of the location settings when I leave my house which unlocks an app, the app will stay unlocked until I reopen Appblock even if return home.
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Response from developer

Hello, it’s great to hear AppBlock works well for you overall. I’m sorry the location based blocking can be bypassed and doesn’t relock after returning home. iOS background location changes can affect this. Please email apple@appblock.app so we can check your setup. - Anna

This app changed my life

Try it!

Response from developer

Hi Sampa, your recommendation means a lot. We’re happy AppBlock feels worth trying and can support better screen time control, focus time, and healthier digital habits. Appreciate you spreading the word - Anna

Muito bom

Amo

Response from developer

Olá, que bom saber que você ama o AppBlock. Ficamos felizes por ajudar no controle do tempo de tela, nos hábitos digitais e no foco do dia a dia. Obrigada pelo carinho - Anna

Es hilft mir

Überhaupt mal zu reflektieren, wieviel Zeit ich am Handy hänge, hat mich schockiert. Ich versuche durch konsequentes Blocken dem nun entgegenzuwirken und dabei unterstützt mich diese App wunderbar.

Response from developer

Hallo, danke für diese ehrliche Rückmeldung. Dieser bewusste Blick auf die eigene Bildschirmzeit ist ein großer Schritt. Schön, dass AppBlock Sie beim konsequenten Blocken unterstützt und hilft, gesündere digitale Gewohnheiten aufzubauen. Weiterhin viel Stärke auf diesem Weg - Anna

Ce qu’il me fallait

J’utilisais trop mon tel, les réseaux, les jeux et je voulais fortement ralentir mon utilisation. Je met 4 étoiles car il n’y a rien à reprocher à cette application. J’ai choisi l’abonnement car à mon goût, la version gratuite n’apporte vraiment que le strict minimum et pour quelqu’un qui souhaite faire comme moi, il faudra forcément payer … Faut-il encore que le temps d’écran de IOS ne me met pas une utilisation H24 de mes sites internets … Bref, superbe application !
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Response from developer

Bonjour, bravo pour cette démarche pour ralentir réseaux et jeux. Ravie qu’AppBlock vous aide à mieux gérer votre temps d’écran et vos habitudes numériques. Je comprends votre remarque sur la version gratuite, et iOS peut parfois fausser le suivi des sites. Si besoin, écrivez à apple@appblock.app. - Anna