# ReadBlock: Read to Unlock Apps — Beat doomscroll with books

> Beat doomscroll with books (iPhone/iPad app by Mikalai Ptashyts.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readblock-read-to-unlock-apps/id6756010634 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mikalai Ptashyts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777676648)
- Category: Productivity, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2025-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readblock-read-to-unlock-apps/id6756010634/reviews.md

## What is ReadBlock?

Addictive apps keeping you from growing? ReadBlock helps you build a reading habit by blocking distracting apps until you reach your daily reading goal.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Choose which apps to block (Short Videos, Social media, Games, etc.)
2. Set your daily reading goal (5, 10, 15, or 20 pages)
3. Upload your own books (EPUB)
4. Read to unlock — apps stay blocked until you finish

WHY READBLOCK
- Simple mechanism: read pages, unlock apps
- No willpower needed — the block does the work
- Works with any book you want to read in EPUB
- Uses Screen Time API for reliable blocking

PERFECT FOR
- Breaking the doomscrolling habit
- Finally finishing books on your reading list
- Building a consistent daily reading routine
- Replacing screen time with meaningful growth

Start with just 10 pages a day — that's only 15 minutes. Your future self will thank you.

ReadBlock requires a subscription to access all features. A free trial is available for new users.

Legal links:
- Privacy Policy: https://readblock.app/privacy
- Terms Of Service: https://readblock.app/terms

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadBlock Pro Annual | $22.99 | per year |
| ReadBlock Pro Monthly | $5.49 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-08-21

What's New in This Release:
- Daily Reading Streak — track your consistency with a beautiful streak calendar and flame highlights for every goal you hit
- New books added to the public library
- Refreshed library layout with uniform book cards
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.1.1 — 2026-08-10

- Fixed last-page reading progress saving. 
- Anti-cheat on page swipes so they don’t count toward your reading session. 

Building ReadBlock from your feedback — keep it coming!

### 1.1 — 2026-01-09

Added Font size settings for the reading, fixed design issues

### 1.0 — 2025-12-21

No release notes.

## More apps by Mikalai Ptashyts

- [BFF: Quiz Your Friends](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bff-quiz-your-friends/id6751989671)
- [LockMax: Earn Screen Time](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockmax-earn-screen-time/id6754206179)

All apps by Mikalai Ptashyts: https://appshunter.io/developer/1777676648

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*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 2026-08-22.*