Block Screen vs iBlockClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Block Screen
Personalize your lock and home screens with live Bitcoin data. Access real-time block height, mempool fees, price, news, and mining difficulty across all your Apple devices. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience with customizable themes and widgets.
- Live Bitcoin widgets for lock and home screens
- Real-time block height and price tracking
- Mempool fee recommendations
- Mining difficulty and hashrate
- Curated Bitcoin news feeds
- Customizable color themes and widget selection
- Apple Watch complications and StandBy mode support
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Turn your lock screen and Home Screen into a personalized bitcoin screen with live Bitcoin widgets. Block Screen puts real-time block height, mempool fees, price, news, and mining difficulty (and more!) on every Apple device you own: iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, Mac, CarPlay. No accounts, no ads. –––– KEY WIDGETS & VIEWS –––– • Lock-Screen Widget – glanceable block height and bitcoin prices • Home-Screen Widget – small, medium and large sizes • StandBy Mode – full-screen clock-style display while charging • Apple Watch Complication & Smart Stack – stats right on your wrist • iPad and macOS – adaptive layouts for Stage Manager and desktop • CarPlay – widgets on your vehicle dashboard –––– BITCOIN STATS YOU CARE ABOUT –––– • Block height & next halving countdown • Mempool fee recommendations (high / medium / low) • Mining network hashrate & difficulty in real time • Live BTC price in USD, EUR & more • Curated Bitcoin-only news feeds –––– BUILT FOR CUSTOMIZATION –––– • Custom color themes • Choose which widgets appear in Smart Stack rotation –––– PRIVATE BY DESIGN –––– Block Screen talks directly to public Bitcoin APIs—no log-ins, tracking, or analytics SDKs. “Everything you need and nothing you don't." Download Block Screen free today and keep with the Bitcoin network at a glance: price, mempool, or countdown to the next halving.
iBlockClock
Track Bitcoin's real-time price, block height, and "Moscow Time" directly from your iPhone's home screen. Customize widgets and enjoy a unique crypto aesthetic with curated quotes.
- iOS Home Screen Widgets
- Real-time BTC Price Tracking
- Block Height Updates
- Moscow Time Display
- Customizable Appearance
- Landscape Desk Clock Mode
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Track Bitcoin's heartbeat directly from your Home Screen. iBlockClock is the essential digital companion for every Bitcoin enthusiast, bringing real-time price action, block height, and the iconic "Moscow Time" to your iPhone. NEW IN V1.1: HOME SCREEN WIDGETS You asked, we delivered. Now you can monitor the live Bitcoin price and Moscow Time without ever opening the app. Customize your widget to fit your setup and keep your finger on the pulse of the blockchain 24/7. KEY FEATURES: • iOS Home Screen Widget: View Price & Moscow Time at a glance. • Moscow Time Redefined: Track exactly how many Sats you can buy for 1 USD in real-time. • Live Metrics: Instant updates on BTC price (USD) and current block height. • Fully Customizable: Tailor background colors and animation speeds to match your style. • Landscape Mode: Seamlessly rotates to function as a desk clock. SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING: iBlockClock is available as a free download. Please note that full access to the Clock, Widgets, and Tracking features requires an active subscription or a lifetime purchase. We want you to experience the full power of iBlockClock risk-free, so we include a 3-Day Free Trial with all subscription plans. Choose the option that fits you best: - Weekly Subscription: Starts with a 3-day free trial. After the trial ends, the subscription automatically converts to a paid weekly plan. - Annual Subscription: Best value. Starts with a 3-day free trial. After the trial ends, the subscription automatically converts to a paid annual plan. - Lifetime Access: A one-time purchase for permanent access. This option is an immediate purchase with no trial and no recurring fees. WHY IBLOCKCLOCK? It's not just a clock; it's a perspective. Whether you are "stacking sats" or just watching the market, iBlockClock transforms your iPhone into a beacon of Bitcoin wisdom with curated Satoshi Nakamoto quotes and a design that respects the crypto aesthetic. READY TO SYNC WITH THE BLOCKCHAIN? Download iBlockClock now and start your journey. Subscription Terms: Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Block Screen at 4.9 against iBlockClock's 3.3. Block Screen also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). On price and ads 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. iBlockClock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Block Screen asks for nothing beyond the download.
Block Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Screen has 40 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Block Screen's written reviews are positive against 75% of iBlockClock's.
Block Screen ships an update every 11 days, iBlockClock every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Block Screen | iBlockClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (40 ratings) — better | 3.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Ramsden | Vitor Manuel Paixao |
Customer experience
Block Screen
iBlockClock
In-app purchases
Block Screen
No in-app purchases
iBlockClock
- Weekly Subs3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Annual Subs3 Days trial$2.991 Year
- Unlock LifeTime Access$3.99
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