# AppBlock vs iPresenter Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iPresenter Pro at 100% against AppBlock's 55%. iPresenter Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). AppBlock's advantage is chart position (#196 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppBlock sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iPresenter Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

AppBlock ships an update every 6 days, iPresenter Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppBlock | iPresenter Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appblock-block-apps-websites/id1515753232/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 197 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobileSoft s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/998289700) | [Lukas Rapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442104031) |

## What reviewers say

### AppBlock

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

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting apps and websites. Reduce screen time, improve focus, and build healthier habits with customizable schedules and strict blocking modes. Achieve better sleep, mental health, and productivity.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps and websites, Control screen time and monitor usage, Customizable blocking schedules, Strict mode to prevent bypassing restrictions, Detailed statistics on screen time usage, Focus sessions for uninterrupted work/study

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| 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 | $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


### iPresenter Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipresenter-pro/id6474900266)

Control your slide presentations seamlessly from your iPhone or Apple Watch. This app offers intuitive navigation without needing a physical clicker or being tied to your computer.

**Highlights:** Remote slide navigation, iPhone control, Apple Watch control, Intuitive interface, No physical clicker needed

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppBlock free?

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

### Is iPresenter Pro free?

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

### Do AppBlock or iPresenter Pro have ads?

AppBlock shows ads; iPresenter Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, AppBlock or iPresenter Pro?

AppBlock ships an update every 6 days, and iPresenter Pro every 5 days. Most recently, AppBlock was updated on November 1, 2026 and iPresenter Pro on October 13, 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.*