Comparison

Liberate vs BlockSite

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

Head to head
About

Liberate

This app helps users reduce web distractions by blocking access to specified websites for a set period. It offers a simple, three-step process to create a blacklist and set an end date for blocking, encouraging users to be more productive.

Highlights
  • Block websites in Safari
  • Set end dates for blocking
  • Create custom blacklists
  • Reduce web distractions
  • Increase productivity
Features
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Do you want to quit being distracted by your phone? Liberate will help you unshackle and start producing more than you consume. Pick the apps and websites that steal your time, then choose how strict to be: • Block: everything stays blocked until the end time you set • Schedule: blocks start and stop by themselves on the days and hours you choose • Limit: give apps an amount of time, or a number of opens, per hour, day or week, or any mix of the three. Use one up and they're blocked until it resets Blocked means blocked. You can't open those apps or visit those sites until the block ends or the limit resets. For real emergencies there's one Emergency Unblock every 7 days; otherwise, no take-backs ~(‾▿‾)~ No subscription, no ads, no account and no data collected.

About

BlockSite

This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting websites and applications. It offers features to create custom block lists, schedule focus times, and limit usage, promoting productivity and reducing procrastination.

Highlights
  • Website Blocker
  • App Blocking
  • Block List
  • Schedule Mode
  • Usage Limit
  • Password Protection
  • Category Blocking
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Take control of your time with BlockSite - the ultimate app blocker and site blocker! Stay focused, avoid procrastination and improve your productivity with one of the highest-rated focus apps. Block websites and block apps today, completely free. Blocking distractions to stay focused has never been easier with BlockSite. Simply block websites and apps that take your attention and focus away from what’s important. BlockSite works with all major browsers like Safari, Google Chrome, and Firefox. Block Apps and Block Websites Now! Feature Favorites: - Website Blocker - App Blocking - Block List - Schedule Mode - Usage Limit Premium Features: * Block by Keyword * Unlimited Category Blocking * Password Protection Features Built To Help You Stay Focused and in Control Website Blocker Add as many websites as you want to your block list for the ultimate distraction free time. Block them all today! Password Protection (Premium) Keep yourself focused and on task with our premium password protection feature. Protect the settings and blocked pages you create with a password so you aren’t tempted to break your focus. Category Blocking (Premium) Stay focused by blocking thousands of websites and apps with a single tap. Group distractions into categories such as Social Media, Shopping, Entertainment, and other distracting or inappropriate content categories to reclaim your productivity. Block by Keyword (Premium) Block websites with specific keywords. For example, if you block the keyword ‘social’, you won’t be able to access any websites with a URL that contains the word ‘social’ - like social media platforms for example. Schedule Mode Create daily schedules and daily routines for when you need to stay focused with Schedule Mode. Set exact days and times for when you can access certain websites and apps and when you want to block sites and apps. Block List Block sites and apps with your Block List. Once you add distracting sites and apps to your block list, BlockSite will ensure that you don’t visit them while they’re activated. App Blocker For the ultimate self control and ability to stay focused, try our app blocker feature. Block any app you want for however long you want. LET’S STAY IN TOUCH! support@blocksite.co BlockSite helps to free you from distractions and stay focused for longer by using inner VPN services to block them from opening on Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy: https://blocksite.co/privacy/ Our terms of use are available here: https://blocksite.co/terms

Screenshots

Liberate4 screens
BlockSite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Liberate at 4.7 against BlockSite's 4.2. Liberate also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). BlockSite's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 46%) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 868). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Liberate sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and BlockSite sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Liberate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlockSite has 6.2K ratings behind it against 868, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Liberate's written reviews are positive against 61% of BlockSite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Liberate ships an update every 2 weeks, BlockSite fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Liberate versus BlockSite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiberateBlockSite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (868 ratings) — better4.2 (6.2K ratings)
Positive reviews45.9% of reviews61.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8686.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJordan CarneyBlockSite LP

Customer experience

Liberate

All ratings868 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive45.9%
Neutral10.6%
Negative43.5%

BlockSite

All ratings6,224 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews838 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative30.0%

User reviews

Liberate

From 868 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Simple app
  • 💰 Cheap
  • ✅ Works well
  • 🔒 Blocks websites effectively
  • 📆 Allows setting time limits

Room to improve

  • 🔧 Limited customization options
  • 🔓 Easy to bypass
  • 🚫 Doesn't block in Chrome
  • 🚫 Doesn't block apps
  • 🚫 Only blocks in Safari

BlockSite

From 6.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Effective at blocking distractions
  • 👍 Helps with focus and productivity
  • 🔒 Blocks adult content
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Password protection doesn't work as expected
  • 🔋 Drains battery and data
  • 🐛 Causes issues with other apps/websites
  • 💰 Expensive subscription

Bugs and requests

Liberate

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Not blocking websites as configured
  • Stopped working after iOS 18.4 update
  • Incompatible with iOS 18.4

Requested features

6 requests
  • Allow setting different block times for each website
  • Add password protection
  • Implement allow lists instead of block lists
  • Add iCloud sync and automation features
  • Provide more blocking options (e.g. block by keyword)
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  • Add app blocking functionality

BlockSite

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent blocking behavior
  • Blocks unintended sites
  • Causes internet connectivity issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • More customization options
  • Ability to lock down app and prevent unblocking
  • Scheduled blocking and time limits
  • Keyword blocking

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Liberate

One-time3
  • Small Tip$2.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
16 purchases

BlockSite

Subscriptions15
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription$10.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • BlockSite Premium$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$23.991 Year
  • Six Month Subscription$29.996 Months
  • Semi-Annual Subscription$29.996 Months
  • Annual Subscription2 variants$38.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$38.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$47.901 Year
  • Annual Subscription$48.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is Liberate free?
Liberate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlockSite free?
BlockSite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Liberate or BlockSite?
Liberate is rated higher. Liberate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 868 ratings, while BlockSite averages 4.2 from 6.2K ratings.
Do Liberate or BlockSite have ads?
Neither Liberate nor BlockSite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Liberate or BlockSite?
Liberate ships an update every 2 weeks, and BlockSite fortnightly. Most recently, Liberate was updated on October 24, 2026 and BlockSite on October 25, 2026.

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