Comparison

Self vs Website Blocking

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

Head to head
About

Self

Temporarily block access to social media, games, and other online distractions by generating a forgotten password. Set a timer for when the password will be revealed again, allowing you to focus on your work and real-life relationships.

Highlights
  • Generate random, unmemorable passwords
  • Temporarily block social media and games
  • Set a timer for password reveal
  • Log out of distracting accounts
  • Protect passwords with Touch ID or passcode
Features
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The ultimate idea is we choose to forget our password for a while and block ourselves from our own accounts on social networks, online games and other online distractions / addictions. HOW : • Firstly, the app generates a randomly ordered 15-character password, such as yJQV4RgcUexF82, it is not easily remembered, right? • Secondly, you have to CHANGE the password by yourself, replace the current one with that password. To do this, go to your Account Settings page on Facebook or other services like Twitter, Tumblr, DotA, League Of Legends, ... • Thirdly, set the TIMER, tell the app when to show you the password again. It should be the time you finish your study, your work • Lastly, LOG OUT, and that's it! Now you are temporarily disconnected from your social networks and have no way to get back in. Let's focus on your work, enjoy real life and use your energy on things that matter NOTICE: • You should not write the password out, so this method is useless • You should not let the browser remember your password, so ONE password can be used over and over again • Don't worry when the app is accidentally DELETED, get it again from the App Store and everything will be restored! • The password is presented on two lines, so you can choose your own geometric pattern to re-order the characters to create a DIFFERENT password • There are options to PROTECT your passwords from other users on your devices, from Touch ID to a 4-digit passcode WHY : • I believe that people have their right to control themselves from the attraction of technologies. There are more and more people get sick of Internet addiction but hardly do anything to escape it • Social media is an integral part of our lives, it helps overcoming geographic distances and sharing knowledge around the world. But some companies have been exploiting its entertaining features for their own profit, they commercialize our lives, enjoy to see us wasting our time, so I'm here to help. • Lastly, although we can easily connect with anyone around the world, we face difficulties while talking face-to-face with the important ones. Let's think about it, let's disconnect to stay connected in real life with real relationships

About

Website Blocking

This app allows users to block distracting websites across all web browsers. It offers customizable rules for blocking additional domains. A subscription is required to access its features.

Highlights
  • Block distracting websites
  • Customizable blocking rules
  • Works across all web browsers
  • Domain blocking
Features
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Block distracting websites in all web browsers and stop wasting your precious time online. All blocking is done on-device. The list of websites you decide to block never leaves your device and remains completely private. Privacy Policy • https://github.com/lucasditomase/website-blocking Terms of Service • https://github.com/lucasditomase/website-blocking Customer Support • https://github.com/lucasditomase/website-blocking

Screenshots

Self4 screens
Website Blocking1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Self at none against Website Blocking's 7. Self also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.5). Website Blocking's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 13 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Website Blocking sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Self asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Self ships an update every 13 months, Website Blocking every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Self versus Website Blocking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfWebsite Blocking
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeHelpLucas Exequiel Di Tomase

In-app purchases

None

Self

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Website Blocking

Subscriptions7
  • Unlock app access3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • 1 Month Subscription Plan$1.991 Month
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • Custom Rules$4.991 Month
  • 6 Months Subscription Plan$9.996 Months
  • 1 Year Subscription Plan$9.991 Year
  • Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Self free?
Self is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Website Blocking free?
Website Blocking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Self or Website Blocking have ads?
Neither Self nor Website Blocking shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Self or Website Blocking?
Self ships an update every 13 months, and Website Blocking every 11 days. Most recently, Self was updated on October 11, 2026 and Website Blocking on October 12, 2026.

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