# Pace.Yours vs AppBlock

Pace.Yours and AppBlock both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Pace.Yours's written reviews are positive against 55% of AppBlock's. Pace.Yours also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14). AppBlock's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 28). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppBlock sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pace.Yours asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pace.Yours against 4.6 for AppBlock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppBlock has 6.9K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Pace.Yours's written reviews are positive against 55% of AppBlock's.

Pace.Yours ships an update every 12 months, AppBlock weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pace.Yours | AppBlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paceyours/id1220720718/reviews) | **[4.6 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appblock-block-apps-websites/id1515753232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **6.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 54.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zhi Hua Tan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029171376) | [MobileSoft s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/998289700) |

## What reviewers say

### Pace.Yours

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paceyours/id1220720718)

Enhance productivity and time management with tools for daily planning and task focus. Features include task timers, white noise, and Pomodoro technique support to help users meet deadlines and stay on track.

**Highlights:** Daily planning tools, Task focus notifications, Time spent on task timer, Task time estimation, White noise audios, Pomodoro technique timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### AppBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appblock-block-apps-websites/id1515753232)

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers customizable schedules and strict modes to reduce screen time, improve focus, and support healthier digital habits.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Block time-wasting websites, Control screen time, Customizable blocking schedules, Strict mode to prevent bypassing restrictions, Detailed statistics on screen time usage, Focus sessions for work and study

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| AppBlock Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective at blocking apps
- 🚀 Helps reduce screen time and improve productivity
- 💡 Strict mode prevents bypassing of restrictions
- 🔒 Difficult to uninstall the app
- 🎉 Game-changer for managing phone addiction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blocking not always consistent or reliable
- 🔓 Easy to bypass restrictions by disabling Screen Time permissions
- 💰 Premium version required for full functionality
- 🤔 Confusing or limited free version
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Scheduled blocks not always activating properly
- App crashing or becoming unresponsive
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between modes

**Requested features**

- Add ability to block Safari and other browsers
- Implement syncing across devices
- Provide more granular control over blocking schedules
- Show remaining time for app limits
- Make strict mode truly unbreakable


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pace.Yours free?

Pace.Yours is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AppBlock free?

AppBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pace.Yours or AppBlock?

AppBlock is rated higher. Pace.Yours averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while AppBlock averages 4.6 from 6.9K ratings.

### Do Pace.Yours or AppBlock have ads?

Both Pace.Yours and AppBlock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pace.Yours or AppBlock?

Pace.Yours ships an update every 12 months, and AppBlock weekly. Most recently, Pace.Yours was updated on October 24, 2026 and AppBlock on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*