Comparison

BlockSite vs BeTimeful

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

BeTimeful

This app helps you stay focused by removing distracting elements from social media and YouTube, allowing you to use them intentionally. It offers smart time limits and integration with your calendar to manage your usage effectively.

Highlights
  • Removes distracting elements from social media
  • Smart time limits
  • Google Calendar integration
  • Auto Discipline Mode
  • Unlimited blocking
Features
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Let's face it, how many times have we gone to YouTube for something specific only to end up watching a video on beluga whales doing somersaults? How many times have we gone to Instagram just to message a friend to find ourselves scrolling 20 minutes deep into the news feed abyss? Too many times. BeTimeful is not another blocker app that blocks social media just to make you want to visit it more. Instead, it only takes the distracting elements of social media so you can still use social media & YouTube to your advantage! Technology is a tool for us to use. But if technology is using us, then who becomes the tool? - Jim Kwik At BeTimeful nation, technology becomes OUR tool, not vice versa. Join the mission & lets help each other one person at a time. After the 5 days free trial, you can subscribe to BeTimeful Annual (12 months) for $49 BeTimeful’s Pro membership which includes: 1. Unlimited blocking to distracting social media websites 2. Smart time limits 3. Google Calendar integration 4. Auto Discipline Mode 5. Daily Inspirational quotes You can always cancel your subscription by emailing us at: Daniyal@betimeful.com or from your account settings before it auto-renews. Payments are charged on your Apple ID account. Terms of Use: https://www.betimeful.com/eula https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.betimeful.com/privacy

Screenshots

BlockSite4 screens
BeTimeful3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: BlockSite at freemium against BeTimeful's subscription. BlockSite also leads on ratings volume (6.2K vs 87) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). BeTimeful's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 62%) and device support (3 vs 1). 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. BlockSite sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BeTimeful sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BlockSite holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlockSite has 6.2K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of BlockSite's written reviews are positive against 71% of BeTimeful's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BlockSite versus BeTimeful: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockSiteBeTimeful
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6.2K ratings) — better4.0 (87 ratings)
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews71.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.2K — better87
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB246 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlockSite LPBe Timeful Inc

Customer experience

BlockSite

All ratings6,186 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews783 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral8.4%
Negative29.9%

BeTimeful

All ratings87 ratings
Positive73.6%
Neutral8.0%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews262 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative24.4%

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

BeTimeful

From 87 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful for reducing screen time
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Blocks apps effectively
  • 💡 Useful break timer feature
  • 👍 Responsive customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent app blocking
  • 🔒 Unclear subscription management
  • 💰 Expensive for some features
  • 🐛 Feedless Instagram not available
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

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

BeTimeful

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not working properly after breaks
  • White screen on app opening
  • Safari extension no longer working
  • Subscription issues and unauthorized charges

Requested features

4 requests
  • Feedless option for more apps
  • Scheduling to automatically hide apps
  • Free version with more functionality
  • Ability to modify feeds for free

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
6 purchases

BeTimeful

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly BeTimeful Pro Access$5.991 Month
  • Monthly BeTimeful Pro$7.991 Month
  • Annual BeTimeful Pro$49.991 Year
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  • 12 Months BeTimeful Pro Access$59.991 Year
  • BeTimeful Pro (Annual)$69.991 Year
  • Annual BeTimeful Pro2 variants$89.991 Year

Questions

Is BlockSite free?
BlockSite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeTimeful free?
BeTimeful is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BlockSite or BeTimeful?
BlockSite is rated higher. BlockSite averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while BeTimeful averages 4.0 from 87 ratings.
Do BlockSite or BeTimeful have ads?
Neither BlockSite nor BeTimeful shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlockSite or BeTimeful?
BlockSite ships an update fortnightly, and BeTimeful fortnightly. Most recently, BlockSite was updated on September 26, 2026 and BeTimeful on August 30, 2026.

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