# aLock vs Block Apps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Apps at 67% against aLock's 44%. aLock's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. aLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Block Apps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

aLock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of aLock's written reviews are positive against 67% of Block Apps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, Block Apps every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | aLock | Block Apps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alock-app-lock/id1663668785/reviews)** | [4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-apps-oltalox/id6449697057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [裕涛 兰](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624361053) | [FoxfortMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544295696) |

## What reviewers say

### aLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alock-app-lock/id1663668785)

Manage your screen time effectively by setting usage limits for apps and automatically restricting them when limits are reached. This app helps users, including children, focus better by blocking distractions and inappropriate content. A free trial is available for premium features.

**Highlights:** Set app usage limits, Automatic app restriction, Manual app restriction/restoration, Focus enhancement for children, Distraction blocking, Free trial for premium features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock for 1 week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock for 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| App Lock Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


### Block Apps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-apps-oltalox/id6449697057)

This app helps you stay focused by blocking distracting applications for set periods or times of day. Track your progress with weekly statistics and manage your digital well-being effectively.

**Highlights:** Block any app, Block multiple apps together, Block for specific durations, Block based on time of day, View weekly progress statistics, Unlock challenges

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oltalox Premium Monthly | $3.00 | per month |
| Oltalox Premium Yearly | $20.00 | per year |
| Oltalox Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aLock free?

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

### Is Block Apps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, aLock or Block Apps?

aLock is rated higher. aLock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Block Apps averages 4.4 from 18 ratings.

### Do aLock or Block Apps have ads?

Neither aLock nor Block Apps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, aLock or Block Apps?

aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Block Apps every 5 weeks. Most recently, aLock was updated on October 27, 2026 and Block Apps on October 27, 2026.

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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.*