Comparison

Birthday Notation vs Blocus

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

Head to head
About

Birthday Notation

Features
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This app helps you with remembering birthdays. It is simple and easy to use. You can choose yourself how you want to write the birthday. PLEASE NOTE! When you downlaod this app you start with 3 free spaces. This app contains supplemental content. You need to purchase more space if you need it.

About

Blocus

This app helps you break distraction habits and regain control of your time by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers various enforcement modes, from gentle nudges to strict, irreversible blocks, and allows unlocking distractions only after completing specific tasks or challenges.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Set daily limits and smart schedules
  • Extreme Mode for irreversible blocking
  • Unlock distractions via challenges or tasks
  • PIN Code Mode for external accountability
  • Integrates with system Screen Time
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Blocus – The Focus App That Actually Stops You From Cheating Blocus is a powerful focus and productivity app designed to help you break distraction habits and regain control of your time. Whether you need gentle nudges or absolute enforcement, Blocus adapts to your willpower — or replaces it when needed. Block distracting apps and websites using Blocklists or Allowlists, set daily limits, or automate focus with smart schedules. Blocus integrates seamlessly with Screen Time, ensuring reliable and system-level blocking you can trust. For moments when discipline isn't enough, Blocus offers strict enforcement modes: Extreme Mode A fully irreversible block. Once activated, it cannot be ended early — no tricks, no loopholes, no excuses. Challenges & Unlock Tasks Unlock distractions only after completing meaningful actions: • Steps or workout challenges • Push-ups, squats, planks • Pomodoro sessions • Sudoku or math challenges • Location-based unlocks PIN Code Mode A trusted friend receives a unique unlock code — so only someone else can free you. Perfect for real accountability. Advanced Control & Convenience • Smart schedules by time or day • Flexible or ultra-strict configurations Whether you're studying, working, training your focus, or fighting phone addiction — Blocus gives you the structure you need and the freedom you earn. Stop negotiating with distractions. Block them. Commit. Focus with Blocus. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.blocus-app.com/privacy

Screenshots

Birthday Notation3 screens
Blocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blocus at every 3 days against Birthday Notation's monthly. Birthday Notation's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Birthday Notation sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Blocus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Birthday Notation ships an update monthly, Blocus every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Birthday Notation versus Blocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBirthday NotationBlocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (226 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—226 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnorre WidnesDiyar Dirik

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Birthday Notation

One-time4
  • 1 delete$0.99
  • 5 deletes$3.99
  • 10 deletes$6.99
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  • 20 deletes$9.99
10 purchases

Blocus

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly plan$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Yearly plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • Unlock$0.99
  • Unlock$3.99
  • Unlock$8.99
Show 3 more
  • Unlock$17.99
  • Unlock$44.99
  • Unlock$89.99

Questions

Is Birthday Notation free?
Birthday Notation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blocus free?
Blocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Birthday Notation or Blocus have ads?
Neither Birthday Notation nor Blocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Birthday Notation or Blocus?
Birthday Notation ships an update monthly, and Blocus every 3 days. Most recently, Birthday Notation was updated on October 26, 2026 and Blocus on November 5, 2026.

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