Comparison

Blockin vs WillStone

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

Head to head
About

Blockin

This app helps you manage smartphone usage to foster balance and focus. It offers customizable blocking options, progress tracking with rewards, and insights into your digital habits. Achieve digital well-being by reducing screen time and prioritizing real-world activities.

Highlights
  • Customizable block types (Limit, Time, Quick)
  • Lockout and Timeout modes for deep focus
  • Collect 'Blockins' for progress tracking
  • Inspirational quotes on block shield
  • Smartphone usage overview
  • Digital well-being tips
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◆◇ Embrace Balance in Daily Life ◇◆ Discover Blockin, the healthcare app dedicated to fostering balance and focus by smartly managing your smartphone usage. ● App Features ◇ Three Customizable Block Types ◇ Tailor your app usage with three distinct Block types, each designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle: • Limit Block Set a cap on your daily app usage. Once you reach your designated limit, Blockin automatically steps in to help you disconnect. Example: A '2-hour' limit means Blockin will block access to your apps after two hours of use, encouraging healthier habits. • Time Block Create periods of uninterrupted focus by scheduling 'Block Times' tailored to your daily routine. Example: Reserve '9 PM to Midnight' for tranquility. Blockin dutifully enforces this quiet time, allowing you to relax and recharge. • Quick Block Need to concentrate now? Activate Quick Block to immediately minimize distractions for a chosen duration. Example: A '25-minute' block, followed by a '5-minute' break, creates a cycle of focused work and restful pauses—perfect for productivity enthusiasts. ◇ Track Your Success with Blockins ◇ Celebrate your commitment to a digital diet by collecting 'Blockins' (Smile Balls). These tangible rewards chart your progress, keeping you motivated on your journey to digital wellness. ◇ Enhanced Focus with Timeout and Lockout Modes ◇ Deepen your focus with Blockin's specialized modes: Lockout Mode: Engage full concentration with no possibility of interruption or premature unblocking. Timeout Mode: Gradually increase the intervals between breaks to develop sustained focus habits. By choosing the mode that best suits your goals, you're taking a significant step towards mastering your digital life with Blockin. ◇ Inspirational Quotes on the Block Shield ◇ Elevate each focus session with the wisdom of history's great thinkers. As Blockin activates, let the curated quotes on your screen remind you of the true value of time—encouraging deeper reflection and a more mindful approach to each moment. ◇ Comprehensive Smartphone Usage Overview ◇ Gain a panoramic view of your digital day from dawn to dusk: • Today's Usage Time Measure today’s screen engagement against your historical data, fostering a mindful approach to tech use. Assess the frequency of your smartphone interactions today compared to last week, empowering you to break free from habitual checking. • Top 3 Used Apps Illuminate the apps that command most of your attention, and take control of your digital footprint for a more intentional day. ◇ Nurturing Digital Well-Being ◇ Find deeper, more restful sleep by reducing screen time before bed. Move beyond mindless scrolling to engage in enriching face-to-face conversations. Prioritize real connection over digital distraction, deepening your relationships. Sharpen your concentration to excel in work, study, and creative endeavors. Ease the strain on your body and mind by balancing tech use in your daily life. Take control of your notifications to create a peaceful, focused environment. Restore balance by using technology as a helpful tool, not a demanding presence ■ Committed to Your Privacy and Autonomy Your trust forms the foundation of our service. Delve into our straightforward terms and robust privacy protections: Terms of Service:https://sites.google.com/noova.jp/blockin-terms/%E3%83%9B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0 Privacy Policy:https://sites.google.com/noova.jp/blockin-privacy-policy/%E3%83%9B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0 Join the Blockin movement today, and step into a world where technology serves you, enhancing your life without overshadowing it. Start your journey to a focused and balanced digital existence now!

About

WillStone

This app helps you reduce phone usage by exchanging entertainment time for focused activities. Earn extra screen time by engaging with learning, exercise, or habit-building apps. Gradually decrease reliance on your phone while cultivating healthier habits.

Highlights
  • Time exchange system
  • Earn screen time via focused activities
  • Gradual phone usage reduction
  • Focus Mode for concentration
  • Rewards for healthy habits
  • Tracks exercise and meditation
Features
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Have you ever felt this way: "I spend too much time on social media, mindlessly scrolling through my phone" "I want to limit my phone usage, but I keep removing the limits after apps get locked" "Why can't I control myself?" "How did it get to 2 AM when I was just browsing for a bit..." WillStone is an app designed to help you gradually reduce phone usage. Instead of implementing strict daily screen time limits like other digital wellbeing apps, we've designed a unique time exchange system: Entertainment apps have limited usage time, but you can earn more screen time through focused activities and positive apps (such as learning, exercising, walking, meditation, building habits, early bedtime, etc.). We help you put down your phone progressively while building healthy habits! 【Design Philosophy】 - Immediate satisfaction drives motivation: A 1898 study by Thorndike showed that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences tend to be repeated, while those leading to unpleasant outcomes are less likely to recur. James Clear's "Atomic Habits" also mentions the four-step habit model—cue, craving, response, and reward. - Cold turkey approaches are hard to maintain: We've tried many screen control apps like Opal, ClearSpace and Apple Screen Time. Often, these get uninstalled after 3 days—just like quitting any addictive substance, going cold turkey rarely works. - The key to painlessly building good habits is: balancing desires with personal growth. 【How It Works】 - First, set up two categories of apps: - Apps you want to limit, such as Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, shopping apps, etc. We'll call these "entertainment apps." - Apps that help you grow, like reading apps, Duolingo, vocabulary builders, etc. After setup, grant WillStone screen time access permissions to begin. - Initially, you get 10 minutes daily for entertainment apps: Once you exceed this, a full-screen notification appears with no "remind me later" option. - Want more entertainment time? Use positive apps to earn additional screen time. Read books, learn vocabulary, and you can continue browsing. You can also earn time by walking or exercising. 【Use Cases】 We offer multiple ways to earn time: - Focus Mode: For exam prep, vacation study, evening reading/drawing—use our offline timer. During focus sessions, only selected apps remain accessible, helping you concentrate. Earn entertainment time as a reward. - Reading, Vocabulary, Language Learning: Add learning apps to your positive apps list—we'll automatically track usage and reward proportional entertainment time. - Early Bedtime: WillStone reminds you when it's bedtime and locks entertainment apps. Maintaining healthy sleep patterns earns bonus entertainment minutes the next day, encouraging your brain to embrace better sleep habits. - Exercise and Walking: WillStone automatically tracks your activity duration (via Apple Health) and rewards entertainment time proportionally. Meditation counts too! - Daily Habits: Whether it's drinking water, post-work shower, neck exercises, or rehabilitation—customize your habits with reminders and goals. Complete daily tasks to earn entertainment time, making healthy lifestyle changes effortless. 【Features】 - Exchange System: Convert positive app usage, early bedtime, habits, exercise, meditation, walking into entertainment app time - Custom Exchange Rates: Adjust difficulty levels and conversion ratios for gradual progress - Widgets: Display available time and quick-start focus timer on home screen - Analytics: Track your time balance and app usage distribution in "Performance" and "Data" sections Have other habits you'd like to build? Contact us and let us know! - 【Contact】: contact@2.5lab.app - 【App Membership/Annual/Monthly Service Agreement】: https://post.jellow.club/willstone-payment/ - 【Privacy Policy】: https://post.jellow.club/willstone-privacy/

Screenshots

Blockin4 screens
WillStone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WillStone at every 5 days against Blockin's every 2 weeks. WillStone also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (200 vs 53). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Blockin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and WillStone sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Blockin against 4.5 for WillStone. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 200 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blockin ships an update every 2 weeks, WillStone every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blockin versus WillStone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockinWillStone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (53 ratings) — better4.5 (200 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews75.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53200 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.016
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB194 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoova Inc.宁波群鸟科技有限公司

Customer experience

Blockin

All ratings53 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral7.5%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral14.6%
Negative10.4%

WillStone

All ratings200 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral6.9%
Negative17.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Blockin

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan$8.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan (NoTrial)$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$99.99
7 purchases

WillStone

Subscriptions4
  • WillStone Pro For A Month$2.991 Month
  • WillStone Pro For A Quater$7.993 Months
  • WillStone Pro For A Year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • WillStone Pro For A Year$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • WillStone Discount Pro$17.99
  • WillStone Discount Pro$19.99
  • WillStone Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Blockin free?
Blockin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WillStone free?
WillStone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blockin or WillStone?
Blockin is rated higher. Blockin averages 4.6 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while WillStone averages 4.5 from 200 ratings.
Do Blockin or WillStone have ads?
Neither Blockin nor WillStone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blockin or WillStone?
Blockin ships an update every 2 weeks, and WillStone every 5 days. Most recently, Blockin was updated on September 22, 2026 and WillStone on September 23, 2026.

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