Block Screen vs BTC Live Convert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Block Screen
Display live Bitcoin data, including price, block height, and news, directly on your iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac lock and home screens. Customize your view with various widgets and themes without needing an account or seeing ads.
- Live Bitcoin price and stats
- Lock screen and home screen widgets
- Apple Watch complications
- CarPlay integration
- Bitcoin-only news feeds
- Customizable themes
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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.
BTC Live Convert
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Monitor Bitcoin in real-time without unlocking your phone. BTC Live Convert is the ultimate coin value checker designed exclusively for iOS. Leveraging the power of the Dynamic Island and Live Activities, this app transforms your Lock Screen into a powerful financial tool. Whether you are tracking the latest coin price or watching for a sudden market change, our quick widget ensures you never miss a beat. KEY FEATURES: • Dynamic Island Integration: Keep an eye on Bitcoin's live price while using other apps. The ticker stays visible and updates instantly. • Lock Screen Live Activity: Get a persistent, real-time price card on your Lock Screen. No need to open the app to check the market. • Instant Currency Conversion: Effortlessly convert BTC to USD. • Real-Time WebSockets: Powered by a high-frequency data feed for zero-lag updates. • Privacy First: We do not track your location or personal data. PREMIUM ACCESS: Unlock the full potential of BTC Live Convert with our Premium subscription: • Unlimited Live Activities & Dynamic Island use. • Ad-free experience. • Background refresh for constant updates. Subscriptions Available: • Weekly Plan: Includes a 3-Day Free Trial to test all features risk-free. • Yearly Plan: Best value for long-term tracking (Save 93%). Download today and turn your iPhone into the fastest crypto tracker on the market. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Screen at none against BTC Live Convert's 2. Block Screen also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. BTC Live Convert sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Block Screen asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Block Screen | BTC Live Convert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (46 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Ramsden | Fernan Ochoa Amador |
In-app purchases
Block Screen
No in-app purchases
BTC Live Convert
- BTC Live Tracker Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- BTC Live Tracker Premium$19.991 Year
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