# Screen Time Blocker vs Anchor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anchor at none against Screen Time Blocker's 15. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Blocker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Anchor asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Blocker | Anchor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-blocker-focus/id1663997320/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **21** | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 109 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yudai hirose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062610569) | [Niklas Buehler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825094503) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-blocker-focus/id1663997320)

This app helps you regain control of your smartphone usage by setting app and website limits. It creates focused moments for work, study, or sleep by blocking distracting applications during designated times. Features include customizable restrictions, a "shield" screen to enforce limits, and a Pomodoro timer for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** App and website restrictions, Customizable time limits, "Shield" screen for enforcement, Pomodoro timer integration, Undisableable shield option (premium), Multiple restriction profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| 100yen | $0.49 | one-time |
| 300yen | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000yen | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $59.99 | one-time |
| 10000yen | $59.99 | one-time |


### Anchor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-screen-time-blocker/id6802716241)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Blocker free?

Screen Time Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Anchor free?

Anchor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Screen Time Blocker or Anchor have ads?

Neither Screen Time Blocker nor Anchor shows ads.

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