Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Block distracting websites on Safari
  • Temporarily disable website access
  • Set unlock timers
  • Predefined list of distracting sites
  • Customizable block lists
  • Enhance self-control
Features
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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."

About

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.

Highlights
  • Efficient task management
  • Daily to-do lists
  • Focus timer with app blocking
  • Live Activities integration
  • Work hour tracking
  • Project shipping focus
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Block Distracting Websites4 screens
Work hour tracker by ShipMode4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Block Distracting Websites versus Work hour tracker by ShipMode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock Distracting WebsitesWork hour tracker by ShipMode
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (227 ratings)5.0 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings227 — better18
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPawel UrbanekPablo Paciello

Customer experience

Block Distracting Websites

All ratings227 ratings
Positive80.2%
Neutral5.7%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral13.9%
Negative45.6%

Work hour tracker by ShipMode

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 8 more
  • 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)
Show 9 more
  • 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

None

Block Distracting Websites

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Work hour tracker by ShipMode

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Subscription monthly$4.991 Month
  • PRO Subscription yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • ShipMode Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Block Distracting Websites free?
Block Distracting Websites costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Work hour tracker by ShipMode free?
Work hour tracker by ShipMode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block Distracting Websites or Work hour tracker by ShipMode?
Work hour tracker by ShipMode is rated higher. Block Distracting Websites averages 4.3 out of 5 from 227 ratings, while Work hour tracker by ShipMode averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.
Do Block Distracting Websites or Work hour tracker by ShipMode have ads?
Neither Block Distracting Websites nor Work hour tracker by ShipMode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Distracting Websites or Work hour tracker by ShipMode?
Block Distracting Websites ships an update monthly, and Work hour tracker by ShipMode every 3 weeks. Most recently, Block Distracting Websites was updated on November 2, 2026 and Work hour tracker by ShipMode on October 30, 2026.

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