# AppBlock vs YourHour

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YourHour at 100% against AppBlock's 55%. YourHour also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14). AppBlock's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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. YourHour asks for nothing beyond the download.

AppBlock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppBlock has 6.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of AppBlock's written reviews are positive against 100% of YourHour's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AppBlock ships an update weekly, YourHour every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppBlock | YourHour |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appblock-block-apps-websites/id1515753232/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yourhour-screen-time-control/id6784166547/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#175** | — |
| Size | 195 MB | 39 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) | [Mindefy Technologies Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784166549) |

## What reviewers say

### AppBlock

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

**Currently charting:** #175 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


### YourHour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yourhour-screen-time-control/id6784166547)

Gain control over your digital life by tracking phone usage, setting app limits, and blocking distractions. This tool helps you understand your habits, reduce unwanted scrolling, and build healthier digital routines for better focus and productivity.

**Highlights:** Screen time dashboard, App blocker and limits, Focus sessions, Mindful pause feature, Digital habit score, Time budgets, Custom challenges

**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 YourHour free?

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

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

AppBlock is rated higher. AppBlock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while YourHour averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do AppBlock or YourHour have ads?

Both AppBlock and YourHour show ads.

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

AppBlock ships an update weekly, and YourHour every 3 days. Most recently, AppBlock was updated on October 27, 2026 and YourHour 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.*