# AppBlock vs AppLimit

The clearest difference is rating: AppBlock at 4.6 against AppLimit's 1.0. AppBlock also leads on ratings volume (6.9K vs 1) and review sentiment (55% vs 33%). AppLimit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppBlock sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and AppLimit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of AppBlock's written reviews are positive against 33% of AppLimit's.

AppBlock ships an update every 6 days, AppLimit every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppBlock | AppLimit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/applimit-app-usage-hard-stop/id6757147703/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **54.8% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 18 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) | [Shervin Koushan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694799081) |

## 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 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


### AppLimit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applimit-app-usage-hard-stop/id6757147703)

This app enforces strict daily usage limits on selected applications or categories. Once a time limit is reached, access is blocked without any exceptions or extensions, helping users break habits and establish real boundaries.

**Highlights:** Set daily usage limits for apps/categories, Blocks access automatically when time limit is reached, No override, snooze, or grace periods, Minimal setup and clean interface, On-device only, no accounts or tracking, Utilizes Apple Screen Time APIs for true hard stops

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AppLimit Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| AppLimit Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Unblock one app or category | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unblock all apps and categories | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppBlock free?

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

### Is AppLimit free?

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

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

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

### Do AppBlock or AppLimit have ads?

AppBlock shows ads; AppLimit does not.

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

AppBlock ships an update every 6 days, and AppLimit every 4 days. Most recently, AppBlock was updated on October 31, 2026 and AppLimit 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.*