# AppBlock vs Bloq

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bloq at 100% against AppBlock's 55%. Bloq also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). AppBlock's advantage is ratings volume (7K vs 1) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppBlock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bloq asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bloq holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppBlock has 7K 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 100% of Bloq's.

AppBlock ships an update every 6 days, Bloq fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppBlock | Bloq |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appblock-block-apps-websites/id1515753232/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloq/id6761353471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 197 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobileSoft s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/998289700) | [Matias Freije](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889083911) |

## What reviewers say

### AppBlock

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

**Currently charting:** #187 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 (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**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


### Bloq

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloq/id6761353471)

Regain control of your time and attention with this physical device and app combination. Block distracting apps and notifications to focus on work, study, or family time. Customize blocking for different moments and create the space you need to be present.

**Highlights:** Customizable modes for different moments, Whitelist or blacklist apps and websites, Automatic routines based on schedule, Adult content filtering, Unbreakable blocking with emergency unlocks, Session history and progress tracking, Cross-device synchronization

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppBlock free?

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

### Is Bloq free?

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

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

Bloq is rated higher. AppBlock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Bloq averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AppBlock or Bloq have ads?

AppBlock shows ads; Bloq does not.

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

AppBlock ships an update every 6 days, and Bloq fortnightly. Most recently, AppBlock was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bloq on November 5, 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.*