Block Distracting Websites vs Work hour tracker by ShipMode
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."
Work hour tracker by ShipMode
This productivity tool helps indie makers ship projects faster by combining task management, a focus timer, and work hour tracking. It allows users to create daily to-do lists, block distractions, and monitor their productivity.
- Efficient task management
- Daily to-do lists
- Focus timer with app blocking
- Live Activities integration
- Work hour tracking
- Project shipping focus
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The Ultimate Task Manager for Indie Makers Are you an indie maker looking to ship your app or startup faster? ShipMode is the perfect tool for you. Our app combines a powerful to-do list, task manager and focus pomodoro with a seamless work hour tracker designed specifically for indie hackers and makers. Features: ▶ Efficient Task Management: Create and manage a list of critical tasks needed to ship your project. ▶ Daily ToDos: Focus on completing your tasks each day, with a deadline of midnight to keep you on track. ▶ Focus: Block distracting apps to maintain your focus. ▶ Live Activities: Get tasks done directly from Live Activities without interrupting your workflow. ▶ Work Hour Tracking: Keep track of your working hours by day and month to monitor your productivity. What ShipMode is NOT: ▶ An habit tracker, a notepad, a reminder/calendar app, a trello board, a ticketing system or the typical to-do list with reminders. Why ShipMode? ▶ ShipMode is designed to help you ship your projects now, as if there’s no tomorrow. It’s the ultimate productivity tool for indie makers who need to focus, stay organized, and get things done efficiently. Download ShipMode today and start shipping your projects faster! Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Work hour tracker by ShipMode at 100% against Block Distracting Websites's 41%. Work hour tracker by ShipMode also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Block Distracting Websites's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (227 vs 18). On update cadence and ads 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
Work hour tracker by ShipMode is free to download; Block Distracting Websites costs $3.99 up front. Work hour tracker by ShipMode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Block Distracting Websites asks for nothing beyond the download.
Work hour tracker by ShipMode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Distracting Websites has 227 ratings behind it against 18, 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 100% of Work hour tracker by ShipMode's.
Block Distracting Websites ships an update monthly, Work hour tracker by ShipMode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Block Distracting Websites | Work hour tracker by ShipMode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (227 ratings) | 5.0 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 227 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pawel Urbanek | Pablo Paciello |
Customer experience
Block Distracting Websites
Work hour tracker by ShipMode
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
Work hour tracker by ShipMode
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Block Distracting Websites
No in-app purchases
Work hour tracker by ShipMode
- PRO Subscription monthly$4.991 Month
- PRO Subscription yearly$9.991 Year
- ShipMode Lifetime$19.99
Questions
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