Comparison

Socal vs Blackout

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

Head to head
About

Socal

Features
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Your Advertising Campaign Forecaster Stop guessing what your ad spend will deliver. Socal is the ad calculator built for digital marketers, turning your budget into a full campaign forecast in seconds. Right from your phone. No more spreadsheet gymnastics. No more "let me get back to you" after the meeting. Put in your budget and expected CPM and let Socal instantly calculate your expected ROAS, impressions, ad clicks, CPC, CTR, video views, CPV, conversions, CAC and revenue. Everything you need to know if your media spend is going to hit the mark. Before a single penny leaves your account. Save hours of manual calculations. Stop overspending on campaigns that were never going to deliver. Walk into every client meeting with numbers you can defend. Features Forecast in seconds: Get a full estimate across up to 10 KPIs, calculated instantly from your own data. Save & Share: Store your estimates in your personal library and share them with colleagues or clients via PDF, E-mail or Slack. Speaks your language: ROAS, CPM, CPC, CTR, CPA, CAC and more. Built by marketers, for marketers. Pocket-sized power: No laptop. No Excel. Just your phone, your numbers and a forecast you can trust. Start for free or upgrade to Pro for full access. No commitment, no lock-in. Cancel anytime. Stop guessing. Start knowing. Terms of Use: https://www.socal.se/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.socal.se/privacy

About

Blackout

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting applications and enforcing focused sessions. Its intense, no-excuses timer promotes discipline for studying, working, or taking a break from your phone.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Uninstall protection
  • One-tap focus activation
  • Intense, no-excuses timer
  • Discipline and focus enhancement
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Take control of your screen time with Blackout – the ultimate hardcore screen time app. Block distracting apps, activate uninstall protection, and lock in with a single tap. Whether you’re studying, working, or just need a break from your phone, Blackout’s intense, no-excuses timer helps you stay disciplined and focused like never before. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Socal4 screens
Blackout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blackout at every 4 days against Socal's every 3 months. Socal's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Socal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Blackout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Socal ships an update every 3 months, Blackout every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Socal versus Blackout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSocalBlackout
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPassion For Creation Group ABVC Studios LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Socal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Socal Premium$29.99
3 purchases

Blackout

Subscriptions3
  • Blackout Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Blackout Annual$19.991 Year
  • Blackout Annual Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Socal free?
Socal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blackout free?
Blackout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Socal or Blackout have ads?
Neither Socal nor Blackout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Socal or Blackout?
Socal ships an update every 3 months, and Blackout every 4 days. Most recently, Socal was updated on October 13, 2026 and Blackout on October 16, 2026.

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