Comparison

#timetracker vs BarBlock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

#timetracker

Features
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This application allows you to track time spent on different tasks. Use if for better productivity, for invoices and just to know where you can optimise your work time better. Could be used in every day projects or to track whole lifestyle. Tracking is separated by days, weeks and month so you can easily view whole statistic for required periods of time. Main features: - Track time daily. View by weeks and month - Synchronised across all your apple devices - View statistics Will be done in upcoming updates: - Apple iWatch and widget extension - macOS Application - Statistic export functionality - Collaborative work on one project In case of any questions or suggestions contact me at smartarium@gmail.com

About

BarBlock

This app helps reduce screen time by requiring users to scan a real-world barcode to unlock selected apps. It adds friction to app usage, encouraging conscious choices and breaking automatic habits. Setup is simple, with no subscriptions or in-app purchases required.

Highlights
  • Block apps by scanning real-world barcodes
  • Unlock apps by rescanning the same barcode
  • Reduces screen time and automatic phone use
  • Privacy-first design, no accounts or sign-ups
  • Works offline, all data stored locally
  • Unlimited app blocking
Features
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BarBlock reduces screen time by adding real-world friction to app blocking. Instead of relying on willpower or screen time limits, you lock distracting apps by scanning a barcode you already have, like one on a book or a food package. Those apps stay blocked until you scan the same barcode again. Setup is super easy: choose the apps you want to block, scan any barcode, and they stay locked until you rescan it. No extra devices, nothing new to buy, no subscriptions, no accounts, no sign-ups. You can block unlimited apps, and the app works fully offline with all data stored locally. Nothing is tracked, collected, or sent to any server. BarBlock is built for people who want to cut screen time, anyone who's outgrown standard app blockers and screen time limits, and anyone looking for a simple, private, reliable focus tool without the complexity or cost.

Screenshots

#timetracker4 screens
BarBlock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: BarBlock at #195 against #timetracker's unranked. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

#timetracker costs $0.99 and BarBlock $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
#timetracker versus BarBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter#timetrackerBarBlock
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating—4.9 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#195 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnatoliy VoropayNAVON HAIM SOUSSAN

In-app purchases

None

#timetracker

No in-app purchases

None

BarBlock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is #timetracker free?
#timetracker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BarBlock free?
BarBlock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do #timetracker or BarBlock have ads?
Neither #timetracker nor BarBlock shows ads.

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