Comparison

BlockSite vs CleanBrowsing.org DNS

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

Head to head
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

About

CleanBrowsing.org DNS

This service provides DNS-based content filtering to create a safer browsing experience. It blocks unwanted websites based on your chosen filters, including adult content and malicious sites. Advanced options allow for custom blocking and network visibility.

Highlights
  • DNS-based content filtering
  • Blocks adult content
  • Blocks malicious sites
  • Customizable filters
  • Network visibility
  • Safe Search enforcement
Features
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CleanBrowsing is a DNS-based content filtering service that offers a safe way to browse the web without surprises. It intercepts domain requests and filter sites that should be blocked, based on your requirements. Our free family filter, for example, blocks adult content, while still allowing Google, Youtube, Bing, DuckDuckGo and the rest of the web to load safely. Our free filters are comprised of three predefined filters for global consumption (Security, Adult, and Family). The Family filter blocks adult / obscene content and applies Safe Search filters to Google, Bing, Yandex, etc. The security filter, however, only focuses on restricting access to malicious activity. Our custom filters give you full control on what should be blocked. You can pick from 14 predefined filters (Adult, Gaming, Gambling, Torrents, Weapons, Social Network, etc), but also make your own rules and block/allow any domains you wish. Custom block pages can also be created on the Pro plans and all the plans allow for network visibility (see which sites are being visited from your network).

Screenshots

BlockSite4 screens
CleanBrowsing.org DNS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CleanBrowsing.org DNS at none against BlockSite's 17. CleanBrowsing.org DNS also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and device support (3 vs 1). BlockSite's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 38%) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 329). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. BlockSite sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CleanBrowsing.org DNS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CleanBrowsing.org DNS holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlockSite has 6.2K ratings behind it against 329, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of BlockSite's written reviews are positive against 38% of CleanBrowsing.org DNS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlockSite ships an update fortnightly, CleanBrowsing.org DNS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BlockSite versus CleanBrowsing.org DNS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockSiteCleanBrowsing.org DNS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6.2K ratings)4.4 (329 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews — better38.2% of reviews
Number of ratings6.2K — better329
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlockSite LPCleanBrowsing, Inc

Customer experience

BlockSite

All ratings6,186 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews835 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative29.9%

CleanBrowsing.org DNS

All ratings329 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral14.7%
Negative47.1%

User reviews

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

CleanBrowsing.org DNS

From 329 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for fighting habits
  • 👍 Great tool for families
  • 👍 Forces safe search
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive
  • 👍 Easy setup

Room to improve

  • 🐛 VPN disconnects frequently
  • 🐛 Blocks internet access
  • 🐛 App can be deleted easily
  • 🐛 VPN can be disabled easily
  • 🐛 Settings page won't open

Bugs and requests

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

CleanBrowsing.org DNS

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • VPN disconnects for no reason
  • App locks user out of account
  • Cannot access settings to change password
  • Blocks internet to all apps
  • App keeps shutting off protection
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  • Loopholes in app security
  • App is too easy to uninstall
  • Phone becomes unusable due to WiFi drops
  • Unable to enter custom code on iPod Touch
  • Doesn't force safe mode on DuckDuckGo via Safari
  • Router issues with Xfinity
  • Code generated online changes
  • iOS app does not connect
  • Disables mobile data
  • Disrupts data connection
  • WiFi connection drops constantly
  • Cannot change password
  • App does not allow access to settings after activating filter
  • App deleted but still working

Requested features

8 requests
  • Block disabling custom filter
  • Require password to disable VPN
  • Email notification on VPN change/app deletion
  • Block custom websites
  • More friction to not disable VPN
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  • Add 'return' button functionality for code entry
  • Force safe mode on DuckDuckGo
  • Add 'always on' VPN option

In-app purchases

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
None

CleanBrowsing.org DNS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlockSite free?
BlockSite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CleanBrowsing.org DNS free?
CleanBrowsing.org DNS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BlockSite or CleanBrowsing.org DNS?
CleanBrowsing.org DNS is rated higher. BlockSite averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while CleanBrowsing.org DNS averages 4.4 from 329 ratings.
Do BlockSite or CleanBrowsing.org DNS have ads?
Neither BlockSite nor CleanBrowsing.org DNS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlockSite or CleanBrowsing.org DNS?
BlockSite ships an update fortnightly, and CleanBrowsing.org DNS every 3 weeks. Most recently, BlockSite was updated on October 16, 2026 and CleanBrowsing.org DNS on October 13, 2026.

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