Comparison

Jomo vs Timer App Blocker

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

Head to head
About

Jomo

This app helps you reduce phone usage and improve focus by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers insights into your screen time, promoting healthier digital habits for better sleep, productivity, and well-being.

Highlights
  • App blocking system
  • Website blocking
  • Category blocking (Social Media, Games)
  • Mindful break options
  • Screen time analysis
  • Habit building
Features
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Welcome to Jomo, an app that helps you stop wasting time on your phone so you can thrive every day! We make reducing screen time super easy and fun. Unsure of how to improve your screen time? We got you! Jomo will help you understand the time spent on your phone and how to find a healthy balance between productivity and play. Will you be #productive or #distracted? Come and find out! Jomo offers a powerful app-blocking system that will change how you use your phone in the long term. Block one or more apps for the times you set to focus on what matters most. You can always take mindful breaks if you need to. So, ready to feel proud about your screen time? Download Jomo and let's get started! ◆ BENEFITS ◆ 1. Sleep Better: Stop mindless scrolling at bedtime 2. Stay Focused: Work better by reducing distractions and multitasking 3. Save Time: Reduce your screen time by 50% in the first week 4. Healthy Habits: Protect special moments with your screen time routine 5. Save Money: Prevent impulsive buying and being overexposed to social media ads ◆ BLOCK ANY APP AND WEBSITE ON YOUR IPHONE/IPAD ◆ You can use Jomo to block any app as well as websites (on all browsers). You can also select entire categories of apps and websites to block (Social Media, Games, Shopping, etc). It's time to protect your time and attention from these distractions: - Instagram - TikTok - Facebook - X / Twitter - LinkedIn - YouTube - Snapchat - Netflix - WhatsApp - Messenger - And more: News, Games, Shopping, Entertainment, and other distracting apps and websites. ◆ PRIVACY ◆ To access your screen time and block apps, Jomo uses the secure Screen Time API provided by Apple. Jomo has no access and will never see your private data (used apps, passwords, messages, content viewed, etc.). If you want to learn more about our terms and privacy policy: - Terms of Use: https://getjomo.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-fb74fe39233b468f937707aeb2020bc2 - Privacy Policy: https://getjomo.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-7265a825c9fe4b289229cec614a169fd ◆ JOMO PLUS ◆ Jomo offers auto-renewable subscriptions: - $5.99/month (automatically renewed) - $2.49/month (billed annually via a $29.99 payment) - $99.99 (one-time purchase) The yearly plan includes a 3-day free trial. After the free trial (only available on the annual version), the total amount for the subscription will be charged to your iTunes Account. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal at the total subscription price within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions and auto-renewals may be managed or canceled via your iTunes Account Settings. These prices are in US Dollars (USD). Pricing in other currencies and countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence.

About

Timer App Blocker

Secure your device with an intelligent app locker. Protect personal privacy, prevent data leaks, and manage children's screen time. Enhance security with a digital password and prevent accidental deletions or unauthorized in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • App privacy protection
  • Parental screen time control
  • Digital password security
  • Data protection against deletion
  • Consumer supervision for purchases
Features
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In this era of information explosion, personal privacy and information security are more important than ever before. This is an intelligent application lock designed specifically to protect your personal privacy and information security. Whether it's preventing privacy leaks or setting security limits for your child's phone, it can provide you with the strongest protection. Comprehensive protection and mastery Protect privacy: Restrict any application to ensure the security of your sensitive information. Parental control: Improper application installation and management of children's screen time. Enhanced security: Set a digital password to add an additional layer of protection for application access. Data Protection: Prevent important applications from being accidentally deleted, ensuring the integrity of your data. Consumer supervision: Prevent unexpected in app purchases and prevent users from making incorrect purchases. About Apple's automatic subscription instructions - Service name: Membership benefits - Subscription period: 1 month or 1 year - This service provides you with an automatic renewal service. If you activate this service, it is deemed that you authorize the deduction of the monthly fee for the next billing cycle from your own recharge account, the third-party payment account bound to the membership account, bank card, communication account, iTunes account, etc. (hereinafter collectively referred to as "account") when your continuous monthly subscription is about to expire. You will be responsible for the failure of renewal due to insufficient deductible balance in the above accounts. - You can suspend or terminate this service in the following ways: The method for users to cancel the automatic renewal of Apple in-app payment (IAP payment, in-app purchase) is as follows: Open the "Settings" of the Apple phone --> Enter "iTunes Store and App Store" --> Click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscription", and select automatic renewal to cancel the subscription. If the subscription is not canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, this subscription will be automatically renewed. Privacy Policy: https://lmiaoapp.github.io/AppLock/APPLocker/PrivacyPolicy/index.html Terms of Use (EULA):https://lmiaoapp.github.io/AppLock/index.html#/ If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us: Lmappdeveloper@outlook.com

Screenshots

Jomo4 screens
Timer App Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jomo at 82% against Timer App Blocker's 20%. Jomo also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Jomo sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Timer App Blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jomo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jomo has 2.3K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Jomo's written reviews are positive against 20% of Timer App Blocker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jomo ships an update weekly, Timer App Blocker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Jomo versus Timer App Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJomoTimer App Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better3.9 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better27
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJomo淼 刘

Customer experience

Jomo

All ratings2,339 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews585 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative12.5%

Timer App Blocker

All ratings27 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

Jomo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App picker issues on iOS
  • App counting screen time when phone is powered off
  • Strict mode being bypassed by disabling screen time restrictions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Sync rules and sessions between devices
  • Better UI for Mac version
  • Ability to manually add screen time from external sources
  • More robust analytics and data visualization
  • Ability to choose time period for analytics
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  • Landscape view for tablets

Timer App Blocker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Jomo

Subscriptions8
  • Jomo Plus (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Jomo Plus (Monthly)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Jomo Plus Family (Monthly)$11.991 Month
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  • Jomo Plus (Annual)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Jomo Plus (Annual)1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Jomo Plus (Annual)$29.991 Year
  • Jomo Plus (Annual)14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Jomo Plus Family (Annual)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • Jomo Plus (Lifetime)$84.99
  • Jomo Plus (Lifetime)$99.99
  • Jomo Plus Family (Lifetime)$199.99
3 purchases

Timer App Blocker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership$1.991 Month
  • Annual Membership$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Limited time free membershipFree

Questions

Is Jomo free?
Jomo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer App Blocker free?
Timer App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jomo or Timer App Blocker?
Jomo is rated higher. Jomo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Timer App Blocker averages 3.9 from 27 ratings.
Do Jomo or Timer App Blocker have ads?
Timer App Blocker shows ads; Jomo does not.
Which is updated more often, Jomo or Timer App Blocker?
Jomo ships an update weekly, and Timer App Blocker every 4 weeks. Most recently, Jomo was updated on September 22, 2026 and Timer App Blocker on August 29, 2026.

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