# ClearSpace vs blocked.

The clearest difference is price: ClearSpace at Free against blocked.'s $4.99. ClearSpace also leads on ratings volume (9K vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.4). blocked.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

ClearSpace is free to download; blocked. costs $4.99 up front. ClearSpace sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. blocked. asks for nothing beyond the download.

blocked. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClearSpace has 9K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of ClearSpace's written reviews are positive against 100% of blocked.'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClearSpace | blocked. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearspace-reduce-screen-time/id1572515807/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocked/id6773801938/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 80 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [clearspace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653276930) | [Enoch Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773801940) |

## What reviewers say

### ClearSpace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearspace-reduce-screen-time/id1572515807)

This app helps you regain control over your phone usage by blocking distractions and limiting addictive app access. It encourages mindful decision-making about screen time, fostering better focus and digital wellbeing.

**Highlights:** Block and limit distracting apps, Manage social media doomscrolling, Set focus schedules, Encourage habit change, Engage in screen time challenges, Minimalist design, Accountability partners, Screen time reporting

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClearSpace Premium (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| ClearSpace Premium (Annual) | $44.99 | per year |
| Clearspace Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Clearspace Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Clearspace Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Clearspace Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Clearspace Premium Family | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps reduce screen time
- 🚀 Effective at limiting app usage
- 💡 Breathing exercise and quotes are helpful
- 🤖 Tracks app usage well
- 🤔 Makes users more mindful about phone usage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and laggy performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔓 Allows bypassing restrictions
- 🤖 Limited to one app in free version
- 🤔 Breathing exercise can be annoying

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to block apps
- Notification issues and UI glitches
- Inconsistent tracking of app usage
- Problems with phone number verification

**Requested features**

- Allow blocking multiple apps in free version
- Add more exercise options beyond just breathing
- Provide more customization options
- Integrate with other fitness/health tracking apps
- Improve website/app blocking capabilities


### blocked.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocked/id6773801938)

This app enforces focus by requiring physical actions to unlock blocked applications. Choose from NFC tags, QR codes, or location-based unlocking to create friction and break distracting habits. Build consistency with streaks and scheduled blocking.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps via Screen Time, Unlock with NFC tags, Unlock with QR codes, Location-based unlocking, Recurring blocking schedules, Focus streak tracking, Export data as CSV

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClearSpace free?

ClearSpace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is blocked. free?

blocked. costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ClearSpace or blocked.?

blocked. is rated higher. ClearSpace averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while blocked. averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ClearSpace or blocked. have ads?

ClearSpace shows ads; blocked. does not.

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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.*