Comparison

AppBlock vs Stay Focused

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

Head to head
About

AppBlock

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers customizable schedules and strict modes to reduce screen time, improve focus, and support healthier digital habits.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Block time-wasting websites
  • Control screen time
  • Customizable blocking schedules
  • Strict mode to prevent bypassing restrictions
  • Detailed statistics on screen time usage
  • Focus sessions for work and study
Features
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► 15,000,000+ satisfied users ► 63% less screen time in the first week ► Save up to 3 hours every day AppBlock is the ultimate app blocker that helps you block apps, reduce screen time, and manage social media distractions so you can focus on what truly matters. Our app creates a positive impact on your digital wellbeing. Whether you need a productivity boost, want to unplug in your free time, or looking for a focused study environment, AppBlock gives you full control of your digital habits. ► CONTROL YOUR SCREEN TIME Cut down on wasted time and build a healthier relationship with your devices. Use custom templates to block the apps that distract you most during the day, stop doomscrolling on social media, and reduce your screen time. Our users reported 63% less screen time in just two weeks. Yes, it’s true! Try it yourself and thank us later. ► WHY APPBLOCK? – Block Apps: Cut access to social media, games, or anything that pulls you away from your goals. – Website Blocker: Restrict time-wasting websites or unwanted content. – Screen Time Control: Monitor and limit app usage to maintain a balanced life. – Customizable Blocking Schedules: Automatically block apps based on time, location, or Wi-Fi. – App Open Limits: Decide how long you can use certain apps to stay in control. – Strict Mode: Stay committed by preventing yourself from bypassing restrictions. – Allowlist: Keep essential apps available while blocking distractions. – Quick Block: Need instant focus? Tap once to block apps and websites right away. ► STAY PRODUCTIVE & FOCUSED AppBlock helps you manage your screen time and remove digital distractions so you can focus on what really matters. – Improve Sleep: Reduce late-night phone use for better rest. – Support Mental Health: Stay calm and mindful with fewer interruptions. – Boost Productivity: Block time-wasting apps and websites to stay on task. – Study Better: Encourage a distraction-free learning environment. – Unplug in Free Time: Enjoy hobbies, family, and friends without constant notifications. ► ADVANCED TOOLS & INSIGHTS – Detailed Statistics: Discover where your screen time goes and identify what distracts you most. – Focus Sessions: Automatically silence notifications and block apps during key work or study periods. – Time Management: Create daily structure for balanced digital use. – AppBlock for Desktop: Stay productive on PC or Mac with browser extensions that block distracting sites. – Get the extension: https://appblock.app/extensions ► #1 BLOCKER – SAFE BROWSING Create a secure and distraction-free experience by using AppBlock. With one tap, block apps, websites for safer and more mindful screen use. ► FREE TO USE – START TODAY AppBlock is free to download and packed with everything you need to build healthier digital habits and reclaim your time in just a few taps. Discover why our app blocker has over 15,000,000 success stories. ► PRIVACY FIRST Your privacy is our top priority. AppBlock uses Apple’s Screen Time API for secure content blocking. Your personal data stays private and is never shared. ► CONTACT & SUPPORT Email — support@appblock.app Website — www.appblock.app ► TERMS & PRIVACY Terms of Use — https://appblock.app/terms-of-use-app-store Privacy Policy — https://appblock.app/privacy-policy-app-store

About

Stay Focused

This app helps you stay focused on tasks by using a motivational system where you deposit money. If you stay focused for the chosen time, you get your money back; otherwise, you lose it. It allows brief app switching with limits.

Highlights
  • Monetary motivation for focus
  • Customizable focus duration
  • Deposit and refund system
  • Limited app switching
  • Styled and powerful interface
Features
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Stay Focused created with goal to help in staying focused and not be distracted by other things during chosen time. The motivation model is based on the most power human feeling of not losing something that belong to them. In the app it is coins. It is much bigger motivation than getting a possible reward. Choose the time, how much you want to stay focused and a price as a motivation not to lose if you give up. The app deposits this amount and returns if stayed focused. You can switch between apps till 1 minute and maximum 20 times. Powerful, Styled, Works! Terms of Use - https://tripexbud.com/terms-of-use-focused/ Privacy Policy - https://tripexbud.com/privacy-policy-focused/

Screenshots

AppBlock4 screens
Stay Focused4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stay Focused at 100% against AppBlock's 55%. Stay Focused also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). AppBlock's advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. AppBlock sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Stay Focused sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stay Focused holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppBlock has 6.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of AppBlock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stay Focused's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppBlock ships an update weekly, Stay Focused every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AppBlock versus Stay Focused: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppBlockStay Focused
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.8K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.8K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobileSoft s.r.o.Volodymyr Lisovyi

Customer experience

AppBlock

All ratings6,820 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews940 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral11.5%
Negative33.9%

Stay Focused

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

AppBlock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scheduled blocks not always activating properly
  • App crashing or becoming unresponsive
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between modes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to block Safari and other browsers
  • Implement syncing across devices
  • Provide more granular control over blocking schedules
  • Show remaining time for app limits
  • Make strict mode truly unbreakable

Stay Focused

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AppBlock

Subscriptions9
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly1 Year trial5 variants$29.991 Year
  • AppBlock Premium14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$89.99
4 purchases

Stay Focused

One-time4
  • Stay Focused 500 coins$4.99
  • Stay Focused 1000 coins$9.99
  • Stay Focused 2000 coins$19.99
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  • Stay Focused 5000 coins$49.99

Questions

Is AppBlock free?
AppBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stay Focused free?
Stay Focused is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AppBlock or Stay Focused?
Stay Focused is rated higher. AppBlock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Stay Focused averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AppBlock or Stay Focused have ads?
AppBlock shows ads; Stay Focused does not.
Which is updated more often, AppBlock or Stay Focused?
AppBlock ships an update weekly, and Stay Focused every 3 weeks. Most recently, AppBlock was updated on October 15, 2026 and Stay Focused on October 3, 2026.

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