# AppBlock vs Soho

The clearest difference is rating: AppBlock at 4.6 against Soho's 1.0. AppBlock also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 1). Soho's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppBlock sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Soho asks for nothing beyond the download.

AppBlock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppBlock has 6.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AppBlock ships an update weekly, Soho every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppBlock | Soho |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appblock-block-apps-websites/id1515753232/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soho/id1618140031/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 195 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobileSoft s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/998289700) | [8974209 canada inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/921424657) |

## What reviewers say

### AppBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appblock-block-apps-websites/id1515753232)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| AppBlock Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective at blocking apps
- 🚀 Helps reduce screen time and improve productivity
- 💡 Strict mode prevents bypassing of restrictions
- 🔒 Difficult to uninstall the app
- 🎉 Game-changer for managing phone addiction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blocking not always consistent or reliable
- 🔓 Easy to bypass restrictions by disabling Screen Time permissions
- 💰 Premium version required for full functionality
- 🤔 Confusing or limited free version
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Soho

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soho/id1618140031)

This app provides a suite of digital concierge and smart home services. It facilitates resident, guest, and owner management, communication, and issue tracking. Users can control smart home devices, manage reservations, and access a marketplace.

**Highlights:** Resident, Guest, Owner Management, Smart Home Controls, Communication Tools, Issue Tracking, Reservation Systems, Marketplace Access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppBlock free?

AppBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Soho free?

Soho is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AppBlock or Soho?

AppBlock is rated higher. AppBlock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Soho averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AppBlock or Soho have ads?

AppBlock shows ads; Soho does not.

### Which is updated more often, AppBlock or Soho?

AppBlock ships an update weekly, and Soho every 27 months. Most recently, AppBlock was updated on October 27, 2026 and Soho on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*