# Poke: Block Apps & Websites — user reviews > 12 indexed App Store user reviews of Poke by Gautham Shankar, rated 3.40/5 from 10 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poke-block-apps-and-websites/id6745727640/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poke-block-apps-and-websites/id6745727640.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 4 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 2 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Don’t like it *2025-10-16* Just asks for money **Developer response:** Hi there, thanks for your feedback. I apologize, but that is not the intended experience-you should be able to use Poke's key features for free. Please ensure you have updated to the latest version, as this sounds like an error I've fixed. If the issue persists, please contact me at gautham@usepoke.com . I'd love for you to experience Poke properly! ### 1/5 — doesn’t work *2025-09-17* shows a blank screen and nothing else **Developer response:** I am very sorry you experienced this-a blank screen means the app couldn't load, and that's the last thing I want for a first impression! I've fixed several bugs in the latest release, so please update Poke to the newest version and try again. If the issue persists, would you please email me the device you are using and your iOS version at gautham@usepoke.com? I want to get this working for you immediately. ### 1/5 — App is bit buggy *2025-09-07* The app was working fine till noon today now when I clicked stop block it still blocks the app **Developer response:** Thanks for reporting this bug! I know that's frustrating. I've implemented a 'Reload Blocks' function in the latest version to fix these timing issues. Please update the app and try again. If the problem persists, please email me directly at gautham@usepoke.com! ### 2/5 — Great app idea and execution, but… *2025-08-28* All of the primary features are behind an expensive paywall, which cripples its accessibility. It has great potential, but it becomes restrictive since your partner also has to pay to use it. It would be much more beneficial if there were a free plan available for partners. Additionally, the design for emergency usage is poorly implemented. **Developer response:** We heard your feedback! Since this review was posted, I've made most of the primary features completely free, including accountability partner. Poke is now much more accessible and I'd love for you to try the latest version and tell me what you think! ### 4/5 — Very user friendly *2026-04-16* The entire process to set it up is very easy and direct. I also really enjoy the art style and how colorful it is. I’d recommend 👍 **Developer response:** Thank you! ### 4/5 — Love the app! *2025-11-23* I love the new updates. When I first used the app about a two months ago, it felt quite disconnected. It has since became much more user friendly and easy. I use the free features and I’m already seeing a difference. Looking forward to more fun features and updates! ### 5/5 — Beautiful design *2025-09-27* Really clean and elegant app! **Developer response:** Thank you so much! ### 5/5 — Never lose motivation to stop doomscrolling *2025-09-24* This app helps you to keep reduce the screen time and match with your friends & accountability with them. Really nice concept & nicely executed **Developer response:** Thank you, appreciate it :) ### 5/5 — Great app to track Screen Time *2025-09-15* Love the clean interface, using it mainly to track Screen Time but the accountability partner feature is cool as well. **Developer response:** Thank you! ### 5/5 — Useful and fun to use *2025-09-15* I like this accountability partner feature where i can approve or deny friend’s request to use social media apps 😆 **Developer response:** Thanks a lot! ## Most praised reviews (2 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love it! *2025-09-14* I love how modular and simple the features are, despite improving my lifestyle as someone with ADHD. **Developer response:** Thank you, glad to see that Poke is making a meaningful difference :) ### 5/5 — A really good app! *2025-09-09* The idea to gamify the screen time and the feature where we can see the screen time of our friends is amazing. Really helps us get a reality check and makes us want to keep our screen time down. Great idea. **Developer response:** Thank you! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-31.*