# AppBlock vs Buzzkill

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AppBlock at 55% against Buzzkill's 0%. AppBlock also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 2). Buzzkill's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

AppBlock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppBlock has 6.8K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of Buzzkill's.

AppBlock ships an update weekly, Buzzkill every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppBlock | Buzzkill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appblock-block-apps-websites/id1515753232/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzkill/id6754295660/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **54.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 195 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobileSoft s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/998289700) | [Jens Somers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847195635) |

## What reviewers say

### AppBlock

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

**Currently charting:** #199 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


### Buzzkill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzkill/id6754295660)

This app helps you break free from excessive app usage by sending timely, customizable notifications. Set specific apps to monitor and adjust the frequency and tone of alerts to match your habits and encourage mindful usage.

**Highlights:** Customizable app monitoring, Adjustable notification frequency, Variable notification tone (friendly to angry), Gradually increasing urgency, Daily buzz-free time settings, Daily usage limits with advance warnings, Privacy-focused, on-device data storage

**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 Buzzkill free?

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

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

AppBlock is rated higher. AppBlock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Buzzkill averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AppBlock or Buzzkill have ads?

AppBlock shows ads; Buzzkill does not.

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

AppBlock ships an update weekly, and Buzzkill every 6 days. Most recently, AppBlock was updated on October 14, 2026 and Buzzkill on October 4, 2026.

---

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