# AppBlock vs Deen Time

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Deen Time at 100% against AppBlock's 55%. Deen Time also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). AppBlock's advantage is ratings volume (6.9K vs 22) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppBlock sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Deen Time sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Deen Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppBlock has 6.9K ratings behind it against 22, 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 Deen Time's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppBlock | Deen Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appblock-block-apps-websites/id1515753232/reviews) | **[5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deen-time-screen-time-control/id6742126857/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 195 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobileSoft s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/998289700) | [Shayaan Khan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796980699) |

## What reviewers say

### AppBlock

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

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


### Deen Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deen-time-screen-time-control/id6742126857)

This app helps you build healthier digital habits by managing screen time, blocking distractions, and focusing on what matters. It offers tools for productivity, spiritual balance, and discipline during work or study, including prayer reminders.

**Highlights:** Screen time management, App blocking, Website restrictions, Focus modes, Prayer reminders, Qibla direction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Deen Time Yearly Discounted | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Deen Time | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppBlock free?

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

### Is Deen Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AppBlock or Deen Time?

Deen Time is rated higher. AppBlock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Deen Time averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do AppBlock or Deen Time have ads?

AppBlock shows ads; Deen Time does not.

### Which is updated more often, AppBlock or Deen Time?

AppBlock ships an update weekly, and Deen Time weekly. Most recently, AppBlock was updated on October 25, 2026 and Deen Time on October 24, 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.*