Comparison

Doing vs FrictionBlock

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

Head to head
About

Doing

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This is a time-focused task management app. Log your time and stay focused. That’s it : ) -- Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FrictionBlock

Features
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FrictionBlock is a gentle screen time and focus helper that adds a pause before opening distracting apps, so you can decide whether it is an intentional choice or just muscle memory. Hard blockers are easy to disable when they feel too strict. FrictionBlock is softer: choose the apps that pull you in, then add a small moment of friction before opening them. Use it for social media, video, shopping, games, or any app you open on autopilot. Key features: - Add friction before selected apps - Start free with one app - Upgrade to add more apps - Choose a short pause window - See how many times you chose not to open today - No account required - Local-first privacy - Built on Apple's Screen Time APIs FrictionBlock cannot read your private messages, passwords, browsing content, or what you do inside other apps. Your selected apps and pause stats stay on device. FrictionBlock is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or cure ADHD or any health condition. It is a lightweight focus tool for building more intentional phone habits. Auto-Renewable Subscription Information: 1. Subscription: FrictionBlock Premium (Yearly) 2. Length: 1 year. During an active subscription period, you can unlock Premium features such as managing more than 1 distracting app. 3. Price: USD 19.99 per year (or the equivalent local price shown in the App Store). A one-time Lifetime purchase (USD 39.99 or local equivalent) is also available and is not auto-renewable. 4. Payment: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. 5. Cancellation: To cancel auto-renewal, turn it off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in Settings β†’ Apple ID β†’ Subscriptions. After cancellation, no further charges will be made for that subscription. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before renewal, the subscription renews automatically. 6. Renewal: Within 24 hours before the current period ends, Apple will charge your Apple ID and extend Premium by one year upon successful payment. 7. Privacy Policy: https://baitemi.com/frictionblock/privacy 8. Terms of Use / Subscription Terms: https://baitemi.com/frictionblock/terms

Screenshots

Doing4 screens
FrictionBlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Doing at 15.0 against FrictionBlock's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Doing sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and FrictionBlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Doing versus FrictionBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoingFrictionBlock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size198 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSu Yu WeiBeijing Baitemi Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Doing

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
2 purchases

FrictionBlock

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Doing free?
Doing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FrictionBlock free?
FrictionBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Doing or FrictionBlock have ads?
Neither Doing nor FrictionBlock shows ads.

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