one sec | screen time + focus vs App/Website Blocker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
one sec | screen time + focus
This app introduces intentional friction to distracting apps and websites, helping users reduce screen time and improve focus. It delays access rather than blocking, promoting long-term behavioral change. Integrates with other apps for enhanced productivity.
- Adds friction to distracting apps
- Delays app access instead of blocking
- Reduces app usage significantly
- Doom Scroll Emergency Brake (Re-Intervention)
- Free Safari extension for websites
- Integrates with other productivity apps
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Willpower is not enough against social media algorithms! That’s why I made one sec: one sec adds friction to distracting apps to make them less appealing…long-term! This principle works really well: we have gained scientific evidence in numerous research studies with the Max-Planck Institute, with the German and Danish government, and in dozens more scientific collaborations: one sec has incredible effects on your screen time: app usage drops by 57% on average! …just read our App Store reviews or try it for yourself if you don’t believe me (…you should really try it)! How is one sec different from Screen Time limits or app blockers? - one sec DELAYS access to distracting apps instead of blocking apps completely – that’s an important difference psychologically. - This way, we solve the screen time problem at its roots: long-term & sustainably! - one sec is always on, and makes using social media just slightly more annoying…so you’ll end up using it only when you actually have a reason! Which apps can I use with one sec? - You can set up one sec with any app you’d like to use less / more intentional. - Most popular use-cases are: social media, games, video streaming, dating, stock/coin trading, adult content. - Using one sec with one app of your choice if completely free, for more you’ll need to purchase one sec pro (we also need to finance development of our app!). What if I get stuck scrolling? - No worries, one sec offers a Doom Scroll Emergency Brake: We call it Re-Intervention. - After a set time (e.g. 5 minutes) you’ll be kicked out of social media, and you’ll have to go through an intervention again to unlock more time. Where can I learn more about the scientific background of one sec? → https://one-sec.app/research Can I use one sec to interrupt access to websites as well? → Yes, one sec offers a free Safari extension as well. How does one sec work technically? - one sec uses Shortcuts Automation to toggle a deep breath animation whenever you open one of the configured apps (Instagram, Twitter, YouTube…). - This breaks unconscious social media habits short-term (literally, as soon as you have set it up) and even helps long-term by adding more friction when opening these apps. Integrations: - Structured: one sec blocks apps during unfinished tasks. - LENGO: learn vocabulary to unlock social media. I developed one sec for myself in 2020…and it worked so well I decided to upload it to the App Store. Especially for people with ADHD one sec is a great tool to gain back control for incredible focus and concentration. – Frederik Legal information: Available Subscription Options: one sec pro (annual / monthly / lifetime unlock) one sec can contribute mindful moments to the Health App via HealthKit. one sec is covered by U.S. Patent 12,468,828 B2. Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://one-sec.app/privacy/
App/Website Blocker
This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers multiple modes to manage your usage, including instant blocking, scheduled blocking, and daily limits, promoting a healthier digital lifestyle.
- Block distracting apps and websites
- Instant blocking timer
- Scheduled app blocking
- Daily usage limits
- Privacy-focused data storage
- Utilizes Screen Time technology
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[Digital Detox, Made Easier] Spending all day glued to your phone? Block distracting apps and websites, and focus on what really matters! [Three Powerful Modes] ● Timer: Block instantly for as long as you choose ● Schedule: Automatically block during work, sleep, or other times you need ● Limit: Set daily usage limits [Privacy First] We use Apple’s secure Screen Time technology. Your data is stored only on your device, and it disappears when you delete the LockChest app. Download LockChest and reclaim your time from the screen. We support your healthy digital lifestyle! [Terms of Use] https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: one sec | screen time + focus at 24K against App/Website Blocker's 26. one sec | screen time + focus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). App/Website Blocker's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (88% vs 76%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. one sec | screen time + focus sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and App/Website Blocker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
one sec | screen time + focus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: one sec | screen time + focus has 24K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of one sec | screen time + focus's written reviews are positive against 88% of App/Website Blocker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
one sec | screen time + focus ships an update every 2 weeks, App/Website Blocker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | one sec | screen time + focus | App/Website Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (24K ratings) — better | 4.6 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | 87.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24K — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 368 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | riedel.wtf apps S.L. | Gridus Co. |
Customer experience
one sec | screen time + focus
App/Website Blocker
Bugs and requests
one sec | screen time + focus
Reported bugs
4 issues- App switching issues
- Interventions not triggering properly
- Inconsistent behavior with shortcuts
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to block more apps for free
- Customizable intervention timers
- Scheduled app blocking/access
- Passcode protection for settings
- Sync settings across devices
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- More intervention types (e.g. games)
App/Website Blocker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
one sec | screen time + focus
- one sec pro (1 Month)$2.991 Month
- one sec pro | Family Plan (1 Month)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- one sec pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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- one sec pro | Family Plan (1 Year)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- one sec pro | Lifetime$99.99
- one sec pro | Family Lifetime$149.00
App/Website Blocker
- Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
- Weekly Plan$5.997 Days
- Annual Plan$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Plan$29.99
- Lifetime Plan$39.99
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