Comparison

BB vs AnkiLock

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

Head to head
About

BB

This app helps users break free from social media addiction and reduce screen time. It offers advanced blocking mechanisms to regain control over digital habits and improve mental well-being.

Highlights
  • Fight social media addiction
  • Reduce screen time
  • Multiple blocking mechanisms
  • Schedule-based blocking
  • Usage-based blocking
  • Strict Mode
  • Customizable blocking
Features
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Apps like social media use powerful psychological tricks to make you unable to stay away from them for too long. Burnout Buddy blocks these apps when you don't want to use them to help you break free and heal their impact on your mental health. * Fight social media addiction * Reduce screen time and improve your focus * Multiple blocking mechanisms * Completely free for most use cases * No account creation or shady VPNs Burnout Buddy is stronger than your iPhone's native Screen Time controls. Designed specifically with social media addiction and unhealthy work habits in mind, it offers a wider variety of blocking mechanisms and allows you to be extremely specific regarding how access to a specific group of apps and websites should be restricted. If you already use Burnout Buddy, keep an eye out for updates that add even more blocking mechanisms and customization points! MAIN FEATURES * Block indefinitely * Schedule-based blocking * Usage-based blocking * Location-based blocking (via Siri) * Focus Mode-based blocking (via Siri) * Siri-based Blocking: Build your own custom blocking conditions by integrating BB with Siri and the Shortcuts app! * Multiple Conditions: Configure multiple blocking conditions for a single group of content for maximum control of your habits. * Multiple Configurations: Want to block a certain group of apps under certain conditions but also another group under other conditions? No problem! * Strict Mode: Have the bad habit of "cheating" app blockers by snoozing them? Strict Mode bans you from updating/deleting schemas when they're active. * Starter Schemas: Plug-and-play configurations that cover the most common reasons people use Burnout Buddy for. * Widgets • Custom App Icons * Block Uninstall * Block Screen Customization • Push Notifications • • • Try Burnout Buddy for free and start taking control of your digital habits today. Want to know more and see what's coming next? Check out BB at https://burnoutbuddy.io! Questions or feedback? You can reach out to us on Twitter at @BurnoutBuddy.

About

AnkiLock

Build consistent study habits by locking distracting apps until daily learning goals are met. Integrate with existing study decks and visualize progress with widgets. Compete with friends on leaderboards for added motivation.

Highlights
  • Lock distracting apps
  • Set daily study goals
  • Integrate with existing decks
  • Visualize progress with widgets
  • Social features and leaderboards
  • Customizable barriers
Features
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AnkiLock helps you build a consistent study habit by locking your favorite distracting apps until you finish your daily cards. Whether you're grinding for the MCAT/USMLE or mastering a new language, AnkiLock ensures your active recall happens before your social media fix. How it works: Set Your Goal: Choose how many cards you need to complete to unlock your apps. Pick Your Distractions: Select the specific apps you want to restrict. Sync & Study: AnkiLock integrates directly with your existing decks for a seamless experience. Key Features: Customizable Barriers: You decide the stakes and the limits. Visualize Progress: Stay motivated with heatmap widgets and consistency graphs right on your home screen. Build Your Streak: Keep a daily streak alive and earn badges. Watch & Widgets: Check your progress from your wrist, Home Screen, or Lock Screen. Siri & Shortcuts: Check your progress hands-free. Social & Leaderboards: Add friends, compete on daily leaderboards, and send cheers to motivate each other. Requires the free AnkiLock add-on for Anki on desktop to sync your reviews. Terms of Service: https://ankilock.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://ankilock.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

BB4 screens
AnkiLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: BB at 391 against AnkiLock's 13. BB also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). AnkiLock's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, rating, update cadence 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. BB sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and AnkiLock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 — 4.9 for BB against 5.0 for AnkiLock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BB has 391 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of BB's written reviews are positive against 100% of AnkiLock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BB versus AnkiLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBBAnkiLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (391 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings391 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBruno da Rocha e SilvaMilan Sajeev George

Customer experience

BB

All ratings391 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.3%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.5%

AnkiLock

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

BB

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Schemas not working as expected
  • Inconsistent app/website blocking behavior
  • Crashes and function-limiting bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to pause schemas for a set time
  • Implement screen time tracking and analytics
  • Provide ability to block Safari and other browsers
  • Add warning before app/website gets blocked
  • Sync schemas across devices

AnkiLock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

BB

One-time5
  • Kind Tip$0.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
  • Burnout Buddy Pro$9.99
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  • Super Tip$9.99
  • Supreme Tip$19.99
3 purchases

AnkiLock

One-time3
  • Kind Tip$2.99
  • Amazing Tip$4.99
  • Generous Tip$9.99

Questions

Is BB free?
BB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AnkiLock free?
AnkiLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BB or AnkiLock?
AnkiLock is rated higher. BB averages 4.9 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while AnkiLock averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do BB or AnkiLock have ads?
Neither BB nor AnkiLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BB or AnkiLock?
BB ships an update every 3 weeks, and AnkiLock every 3 weeks. Most recently, BB was updated on September 19, 2026 and AnkiLock on September 24, 2026.

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