Comparison

Block & Flow vs RedPill

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Block & Flow

This app helps you boost productivity by breaking down tasks into focused work intervals with scheduled breaks. It visualizes your progress and helps you understand where your time goes, encouraging consistent accomplishment.

Highlights
  • 25-minute visual countdown timer
  • Scheduled breaks for energy management
  • Track daily and weekly block completion
  • Color-code blocks for activities
  • Set intentional goals
  • View time history
  • Adjustable block duration
Features
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Do more in less time with 25-minute blocks. Take it one block at a time and surprise yourself with how much you can accomplish. Inspired by tried and trusted time management techniques. Block & Flow is simple, beautiful and will get your productivity flowing. FEATURES: - A 25-minute visual countdown keeps you focussed and avoiding distractions. - Manage your energy levels with regular breaks - Measure your day, week and longer by how many blocks you finish. - Colour code a block for the activities that you do often or care particularly about. - Goals enable you to be intentional with your time. - History gives you an understanding of where your time goes. - A block’s duration can be changed to your ideal time. WHY IT WORKS: - It makes it easy to get the day started. Just do your first block. - Creates an enjoyment and satisfaction as you see all that you get done. See your blocks build up one by one. - It is clear when to stop. Stop when your block has finished, or after you have done x many blocks for the day. - Every block that you finish is a small success. As these small successes build-up, your self- belief grows. - If you keep finishing your blocks. The time will add up to a lot and you will surprise yourself. (We under-estimate what we can do in the long term). WHO IS IT FOR? People tell me that they do x many blocks a day, or over a week which is fantastic. A few people have been completing their blocks for a year and more. I imagine someone completing their blocks over a month, a year and ultimately many years. I believe they will grow as a person, stretch themselves, and be surprised with what they are able to learn, create and accomplish. This is what excites me and motivates me to do my best for someone that chooses Block & Flow. What will you accomplish, one block at a time? Happy Block & Flowing Stefan ********************* PRO SUBSCRIPTION: - A Monthly or Yearly Pro Subscription is offered. If you purchase a Pro Subscription payment will be charged to your iTunes account. - Renewals will be charged 24 hours prior to the end of your current Pro Subscription. - You can turn off auto-renewal at any time in your iTunes Store settings. POLICIES: - Privacy Policy: https://www.blockandflowapp.com/privacy%20policy/ - Terms of Service: https://www.blockandflowapp.com/terms%20of%20service/

About

RedPill

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting apps and websites. Set custom schedules and daily usage limits to improve focus and productivity. It offers a free version with optional premium features for enhanced control.

Highlights
  • One-click app and website blocking
  • Scheduled focus sessions
  • Adjustable daily app usage limits
  • Customizable blocking schedules
  • Free to use with optional premium subscription
Features
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Features: FAST, ONE-CLICK APPS / WEBSITES BLOCKING. The simplest way to block apps. Tap the "Start" button, and your apps are blocked! SCHEDULED FOCUS SESSIONS. You can customize blocking schedules to activate on specific days or times. For instance, you can block social media apps during work hours, or ensure work-related apps are inaccessible while you're at home. ADJUSTABLE DAILY USAGE LIMITS FOR APPS. E.g. if you want to spend no more than 15 minutes a day on Instagram, set up an app limit on the 'Limits' page and watch your addiction disappear. IT'S FREE You can use RedPill for free. Purchasing a subscription is not mandatory to use the app, but it is required to unlock all features. Subscription is managed by Apple. Don't know how to cancel? Instruction is here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy policy: https://redpillapp.io/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://redpillapp.io/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Block & Flow4 screens
RedPill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RedPill at 5.0 against Block & Flow's 3.9. RedPill also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Block & Flow's advantage is ratings volume (77 vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Block & Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and RedPill sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RedPill holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block & Flow has 77 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Block & Flow's written reviews are positive against 100% of RedPill's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block & Flow ships an update every 3 weeks, RedPill every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Block & Flow versus RedPill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock & FlowRedPill
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (77 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOne foot after the other LtdAleksandr Kulaga

Customer experience

Block & Flow

All ratings76 ratings
Positive72.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative22.4%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive71.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative21.1%

RedPill

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Block & Flow

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes on launch (reported February 2024)
  • Blocks reset when switching to other apps
  • Blocks disappear from history after completion
  • Timer stops inexplicably during use
  • Subscription status not recognized after reinstall
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  • Incompatibility with older iPhone models
  • Blocks fail to time correctly and end immediately
  • History only displays one week of data
  • Cannot navigate forward in history view
  • Data loss on app restart
  • Notification system loses completed blocks if not immediately rated

Requested features

20 requests
  • Customizable work block duration (not just 25 minutes)
  • Ability to edit task descriptions from previous days
  • Change block categories retroactively
  • Do-not-disturb mode activation with blocks
  • Watch app or Apple Watch complication
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  • Vibration notification option for silent mode
  • Mac version of the app
  • Lock screen timer display
  • White noise or ticking sound for focus
  • Auto-advance to next block feature
  • More detailed history with hours instead of block count
  • Independent goal tracking within same category
  • Export functionality for data
  • Multiple independent goals under same category
  • Ability to view notes for each block in history
  • Forward navigation in history view
  • Ongoing notifications until manually dismissed
  • Automatic block registration without app interaction
  • More color choices for categories
  • Reduced subscription pricing

RedPill

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Block & Flow

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$2.491 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Yearly with Trial7 Days trial$19.991 Year
7 purchases

RedPill

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Block & Flow free?
Block & Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RedPill free?
RedPill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block & Flow or RedPill?
RedPill is rated higher. Block & Flow averages 3.9 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while RedPill averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Block & Flow or RedPill have ads?
Neither Block & Flow nor RedPill shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Block & Flow or RedPill?
Block & Flow ships an update every 3 weeks, and RedPill every 5 days. Most recently, Block & Flow was updated on October 24, 2026 and RedPill on October 28, 2026.

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