Akta vs KeyBlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Akta
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A one-stop-shop for actors looking to grow their careers. - Castings - Industry Directories - Workshops - Career Development
KeyBlock
This app uses NFC stickers to physically block distracting applications on your phone, helping you regain focus without relying on willpower. Simply tap your phone to a sticker to activate blocking modes like Deep Work or Sleep, and tap again to resume access.
- Block distracting apps with NFC tap
- Four built-in focus modes
- Dumb Phone mode for essentials
- Activity dashboard for progress tracking
- Discover page with focus tools
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Block distracting apps with a physical tap. No willpower needed. KeyBlock turns a simple NFC sticker into a real barrier between you and your phone addiction. Tap your phone to the sticker — your distracting apps are blocked instantly. No passcodes to bypass. No limits to ignore. A physical action that actually sticks. WHY IT WORKS Screen time limits fail because they're software blocking software — you bypass them in 3 seconds. KeyBlock is different. The physical act of walking to your sticker and tapping creates a real barrier your brain can't shortcut. FEATURES • Block distracting apps instantly with one NFC tap • 4 built-in modes: Deep Work, Sleep, Family Time, Gym • Dumb Phone mode — strip your phone down to essentials • Activity dashboard to track your progress • Discover page with curated focus tools, breathwork, and more HOW IT WORKS 1. Place a KeyBlock sticker on your desk, nightstand, or journal 2. Open the app and choose which apps to block 3. Tap your phone to the sticker — done. Blocked. 4. Tap again when you're ready to unblock WORKS WITH iPhone XS and later. Requires KeyBlock NFC stickers (sold separately at keyblock.app). Take back your time. Back to living. Terms of Service - https://keyblock.app/pages/terms - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy - https://keyblock.app/pages/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Akta at fortnightly against KeyBlock's every 6 weeks. Akta also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Akta ships an update fortnightly, KeyBlock every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Akta | KeyBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 394 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Akta Productions LTD | KeyBlock Tech, LLC |
In-app purchases
Akta
No in-app purchases
KeyBlock
No in-app purchases
