Block Distracting Websites vs Multi Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Block Distracting Websites
Temporarily block distracting websites in Safari to improve focus and productivity. Set a timer to prevent early unlocking and break wasteful browsing habits. Includes a predefined list of common time-wasters.
- Block distracting websites on Safari
- Temporarily disable website access
- Set unlock timers
- Predefined list of distracting sites
- Customizable block lists
- Enhance self-control
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"It's a great way to save time, and stop browsing Reddit when you should be doing coursework." App has been featured by LIFEHACKER.COM Inspired by a well known SelfControl, it aims to provide a similar functionality on iOS. Have you ever wasted your time on the Internet? Having trouble getting stuff done because of procrastination? Do you need more self control? This app allows you to temporarily block distracting (or all) websites on Safari browser. You can unlock them again but it requires that you think twice before doing so: "Do I really need to browse funny cat pictures right now?". Optionally you can set a timer, not allowing you to unblock distracting websites until the time is up. Getting rid of your wasteful browsing habits is as easy as downloading this app and adding your favorite time wasters list. A predefined list of potentially distracting websites is provided. More freedom and focus GUARANTEED. Preview video music: http://www.bensound.com TESTIMONIALS "Nice! Have been seeking for something like this for a long time!" "If you have a bad habit of being glued to your phone when you should be doing other things, this might help and give you the push you need to break that habit." "The app works great, and does exactly what it says, with no fuss." "I need an app like this on my fridge."
Multi Timer
Organize and manage multiple timer lists for various activities like studying, working, or exercising. Enjoy a private, offline experience with no hidden costs, ads, or subscriptions. The macOS version is also included.
- Multiple timer lists
- Study timers
- Work timers
- Workout timers
- No ads
- No subscriptions
- Offline functionality
- macOS version included
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Create multiple timer lists for study, work, and workouts. * No Hidden Costs: No ads or subscriptions. * Private: No sign-ups or data collection. * Works Offline: No internet connection needed. The macOS version is included in the package!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Multi Timer at 80% against Block Distracting Websites's 41%. Multi Timer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and price ($0.29 vs $3.99). Block Distracting Websites's advantage is ratings volume (227 vs 12) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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
Block Distracting Websites costs $3.99 and Multi Timer $0.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Multi Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Distracting Websites has 227 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Block Distracting Websites's written reviews are positive against 80% of Multi Timer's.
Block Distracting Websites ships an update monthly, Multi Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Block Distracting Websites | Multi Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $0.29 — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (227 ratings) | 4.6 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 227 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #198 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pawel Urbanek | Roman Sevastyanov |
Customer experience
Block Distracting Websites
Multi Timer
Bugs and requests
Block Distracting Websites
Reported bugs
13 issues- Doesn't block websites or apps
- Help screen unhelpful
- Host name invalid for blocking endpoints
- Doesn't work on iPad/phone
- Too easy to turn off in settings
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- Websites stay blocked after unblocking
- Stopped working with new iOS update
- Can't enable the app (grayed out)
- Blocked sites open as normal
- Unable to get it to work as a content blocker
- Blocks all internet access
- Upper limit is 1 day for blocking
- No timer function visible/obvious
Requested features
14 requests- Scheduling feature for automatic blocking
- Block specific URLs (e.g., YouTube.com/shorts)
- Block apps
- PIN code for changes
- Block websites for specific time frames (e.g., 9-5)
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- Block individual websites for different durations
- Allow setting end date further forward while timer is ongoing
- Block longer than 24 hours (days/weeks)
- Landscape orientation on iPad
- iCloud sync
- macOS version
- Keyword pattern blocking
- White list for periods
- Stronger feature disallowing unlocking
Multi Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Block Distracting Websites
No in-app purchases
Multi Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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