Comparison

Socal vs Screen Time Limit App Blocker

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

Screen Time Limit App Blocker

This app helps you break free from distracting phone habits by making you reflect on your usage. It allows you to set custom time limits for specific apps and situations, providing insights into your patterns to foster lasting change.

Highlights
  • Customizable app time limits
  • Reflection prompts before breaking rules
  • Detailed usage pattern insights
  • Genuine app blocking via Screen Time technology
  • Voice note and text-based reflection options
  • Unlimited rules with premium subscription
Features
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Finally, an app blocker that actually helps you change! Tired of mindlessly scrolling? Frustrated with apps that don't really block anything? AppBlocker is different – it helps you build awareness while giving you real control. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT It makes you think before you act. When you're about to break a rule, AppBlocker asks "why?" Record a quick voice note or type your reason. This tiny pause creates massive awareness about your habits. You stay in control Create separate rules for different situations: "Social Media" - 30 minutes during work hours "Gaming" - 1 hour after dinner "News" - 15 minutes in the morning Each rule works independently, so you're not locked out of everything. You see your patterns clearly The insights tab shows exactly when and why you struggle. Maybe you always cave at 3pm, or Mondays are your weak days. Once you see the pattern, you can plan around it. It actually blocks things Built with Apple's Screen Time technology – the same system parents use. When time's up, apps are genuinely blocked until tomorrow. HOW IT WORKS Set your rules – Pick apps, set time limits, name your rule Live your day – Get gentle warnings as you approach limits Pause when tempted – Quick voice note or text when you want to disable Learn from patterns – See your data, understand your triggers Build better habits – Small changes lead to big transformations FREE VERSION INCLUDES: 3 custom blocking rules Basic insights and calendar view Text-based reflection notes Full blocking functionality PREMIUM UNLOCKS: Unlimited rules for complex schedules 30-day advanced analytics with problem time identification Voice note reflections for deeper awareness Detailed usage pattern analysis Ready to understand your phone habits and actually change them? Download AppBlocker and start building the relationship with technology you actually want. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Socal4 screens
Screen Time Limit App Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Screen Time Limit App Blocker at monthly against Socal's every 3 months. Socal's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 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. Socal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Screen Time Limit App Blocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Socal ships an update every 3 months, Screen Time Limit App Blocker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Socal versus Screen Time Limit App Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSocalScreen Time Limit App Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPassion For Creation Group ABJovan Milenkovic

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Socal

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

Screen Time Limit App Blocker

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Socal free?
Socal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Time Limit App Blocker free?
Screen Time Limit App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Socal or Screen Time Limit App Blocker have ads?
Neither Socal nor Screen Time Limit App Blocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Socal or Screen Time Limit App Blocker?
Socal ships an update every 3 months, and Screen Time Limit App Blocker monthly. Most recently, Socal was updated on October 25, 2026 and Screen Time Limit App Blocker on October 24, 2026.

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