Comparison

Detox vs BlockIt

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

Head to head
About

Detox

This app helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting applications after a set usage limit. It allows essential apps like messaging and maps to remain accessible, and offers scheduled blocking and immediate deep work sessions. Achieve a calmer digital life with improved focus and sleep.

Highlights
  • Consecutive usage limits for apps
  • Keep essential apps accessible
  • Scheduled app blocking
  • Block Now deep work sessions
  • Reduced frustration and willpower battles
  • Improved focus and sleep
Features
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Detox helps you cut down your screen time without frustration. It only steps in when you've been scrolling for too long, while productive use like chats, maps or work apps stays open. Detox is a subscription app. Free trial included, cancel anytime. AUTO BLOCK Most blockers shut down everything. Detox uses consecutive usage limits. You choose the apps. Detox blocks them only after you have been using them continuously for too long. Quick checks are fine. Long doomscrolling sessions are interrupted. - Set a consecutive usage limit for selected apps - Keep access to messages, maps and work tools - Break long scrolling streaks without feeling punished SCHEDULED BLOCKS Create time periods on selected days of the week where distracting apps are automatically blocked. Use schedules to avoid distractions during: - Your mornings - Your evenings and sleep - Your daily focus hours Set it once and Detox blocks the apps you choose at the times you choose. BLOCK NOW SESSIONS Start a Block Now session when you need deep work. Detox blocks distracting apps for a set period while essential tools stay available. WHY DETOX WORKS Detox targets long, mindless sessions instead of every single unlock. This makes control of your screen time sustainable in the long term. - Less frustration - Fewer willpower battles - No uninstalling after two weeks A CALMER DIGITAL LIFE With Detox, you'll enjoy more time for what matters, less mindless scrolling, and clearer days with better focus and sleep. Take back control of your attention. Start your Detox today. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Detox is offered as an auto-renewing subscription. Current pricing and any free trial details are shown in the app at the time of purchase, in your local currency. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically at the end of each period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in iPhone Settings, then Apple ID, then Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.detox.so/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.detox.so/terms

About

BlockIt

Transform scrolling habits into physical activity. Earn screen time for your favorite apps by completing exercises like pushups, squats, or planks. Track your progress and compete with friends while building strength and focus.

Highlights
  • Native app blocking via iOS Screen Time
  • Choose from pushups, squats, or planks
  • Challenge modes: sprint and survival
  • Global leaderboard and friend challenges
  • Detailed stats on streaks and time earned
  • Unlock unlimited apps with Pro version
Features
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You scroll 4 hours a day. Your body's still waiting. BlockIt turns every scroll urge into a workout opportunity. No meditation, no "30-day detox" promises. Just a simple deal: want Instagram? Drop and give us 10. — HOW IT WORKS — You pick the apps eating your life (Insta, TikTok, YouTube, Snap…). They're locked by default. To unlock: pushups, squats, planks, burpees, jumping jacks, wall sit. Every rep = screen time you actually earned. No free scroll. No stolen dopamine. You earn every minute. — WHY IT WORKS — → Physical friction: your brain hesitates before reaching for the app → Earned reward: you turn a bad habit into a daily win → Visible results: less screen, more strength, more focus — FEATURES — • Native blocking via iOS Screen Time • Pushups, squats, planks, burpees, jumping jacks, wall sit — your choice • Challenge mode: 60s sprint, Survival mode, Flux games • Global leaderboard + friend challenges • Detailed stats: streak, time earned, progress • Gold Founder badge for early adopters — PRIVACY FIRST — 100% on-device detection. No video recorded. No data sold. Your reps stay yours. — BLOCKIT PRO — Unlimited apps, advanced exercises, deep stats, multi-exercise mode. Stop scrolling. Start earning. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://blockit.fr/mention Contact: contact@blockit.fr

Screenshots

Detox4 screens
BlockIt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Detox at 454 against BlockIt's 15. BlockIt's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and review sentiment (67% vs 54%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Detox sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and BlockIt sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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 Detox against 4.7 for BlockIt. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detox has 454 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Detox's written reviews are positive against 67% of BlockIt's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Detox ships an update every 8 days, BlockIt every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Detox versus BlockIt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetoxBlockIt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (454 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings454 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB196 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDetoxChili Data

Customer experience

Detox

All ratings454 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral8.8%
Negative37.5%

BlockIt

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Detox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not recognizing purchases and requiring re-subscription
  • Blocking features not working as expected
  • Sync issues between devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to block apps selectively instead of all-or-nothing
  • Implement a scheduling feature to automatically block apps during certain times
  • Provide more detailed usage analytics and reports
  • Allow users to customize the app's appearance and branding

BlockIt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Detox

Subscriptions9
  • Detox - Weekly3 Days trial2 variants$2.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Detox - Monthly$5.991 Month
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  • Detox - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Detox - Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Detox - Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Detox - Yearly3 Days trial$54.991 Year
  • Detox - Yearly3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Detox - Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
5 purchases

BlockIt

Subscriptions3
  • BlockIt Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • BlockIt Pro Annual$49.991 Year
  • BlockIt Pro Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • BlockIt Pro A Vie Promo$22.99
  • BlockIt A Vie$34.99

Questions

Is Detox free?
Detox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlockIt free?
BlockIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Detox or BlockIt?
BlockIt is rated higher. Detox averages 4.6 out of 5 from 454 ratings, while BlockIt averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Detox or BlockIt have ads?
Both Detox and BlockIt show ads.
Which is updated more often, Detox or BlockIt?
Detox ships an update every 8 days, and BlockIt every 3 days. Most recently, Detox was updated on November 4, 2026 and BlockIt on October 30, 2026.

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