reMarkable mobile vs TaskBlocker2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
reMarkable mobile
Organize, create, and access your digital notes and documents from your paper tablet on the go. Manage content with folders and tags, and create new notebooks or add pages to existing PDFs and ebooks. Sync your work seamlessly to continue where you left off.
- Content overview with tags and favorites
- Create folders for organization
- Search functionality for documents
- Create new notebooks and add pages
- Edit PDFs and ebooks
- Sync content across devices
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Expand your reMarkable universe: Make sure to pair your paper tablet with an account at my.remarkable.com before logging in to the app. Find login details for both in Account settings on the paper tablet. Get organized: Use the app to get an overview of your content, with tags and favorite documents. Create folders for collecting notebooks and files by topic. Save one for each project, or separate work and personal notes. This will help you find and arrange the content stored on your paper tablet with Search. You can also remove clutter by deleting any digital paper that has piled up. Fresh paper in your pocket: Our notebooks take full advantage of the flexibility of digital paper for taking notes, typing, and sketching. All of your content is always available, and you can both make fresh notebooks, folders, and add note pages in PDFs and ebooks. Take focused notes, anywhere: Make your ideas easier to refine and share on the go. Our cloud storage allows you to sync your content and pick up right where you left off on your paper tablet. Use the app to create new notebooks or quick sheets, and add blank note pages to existing documents. Checkboxes in the formatting menu are great for to-do lists. Type pages of notes, or quickly write out shorter lists to review and annotate later on your reMarkable. Download the app to your mobile to make the most of your paper tablet. Discover a new way to take notes.
TaskBlocker2
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Take Control of Your Focus TaskBlocker2 helps you stay productive by blocking distracting websites during focused work sessions. Unlike traditional website blockers, TaskBlocker2 shows you beautiful, customizable motivational messages when you try to visit blocked sites—gently reminding you to stay on task without completely restricting access. KEY FEATURES Smart Blocking - Block specific websites during focus sessions - Motivational overlays instead of hard blocks - Safari extension integration - Session timer with countdown Customizable Messages - Add personalized motivational messages for each blocked site - Beautiful gradient overlays with emojis - Quick "Close & Continue" option - Gentle encouragement, not punishment Focus Sessions - Set session durations (5, 15, 25, or 45 minutes) - Live countdown timer - Track block attempts - Session history and statistics Productivity Insights - View your focus session history - Track how many times you stayed on task - Monitor your productivity streaks - See your progress over time Beautiful Design - Native iOS 17 SwiftUI interface - Dark mode support - Smooth animations - Clean, minimal design HOW IT WORKS 1. Add websites you want to block (social media, news, shopping, etc.) 2. Start a focus session and choose your duration 3. When you visit a blocked site in Safari, you'll see a beautiful motivational overlay 4. Close the overlay and get back to work, or stay on the site if you really need to 5. Track your productivity wins in the Stats tab PRIVACY FIRST - All data stored locally on your device - No analytics or tracking - No account required - No data sent to external servers - Open source on GitHub PERFECT FOR - Students studying for exams - Remote workers staying focused - Anyone trying to break social media habits - Writers avoiding distractions - Developers in deep work sessions REQUIREMENTS - iOS 17.0 or later - Safari browser - You must enable the Safari extension in Settings TaskBlocker2 is completely free with no ads, no subscriptions, and no in-app purchases. Just pure, focused productivity. Built by Brett Koenig
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Verdict
reMarkable mobile and TaskBlocker2 are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | reMarkable mobile | TaskBlocker2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (500 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 500 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | reMarkable AS | Brett Koenig |
Bugs and requests
reMarkable mobile
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes frequently
- Cursor controls not working as expected
- Sync issues causing data loss
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- PDF scrolling and rendering issues
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to edit and annotate documents within the app
- Implement a dark mode option
- Improve file management and organization tools
- Integrate with popular cloud storage services
- Allow handwriting input on mobile devices
TaskBlocker2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
reMarkable mobile
No in-app purchases
TaskBlocker2
No in-app purchases









