Comparison

BlockerX Pro vs Impulse

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

Head to head
About

BlockerX Pro

This app helps users regain focus and productivity by blocking distracting content like adult sites, social media, and games. It offers customizable filters, community support, and accountability features to help users overcome bad habits and improve their lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Adult content blocking
  • Website and app blocking
  • Community support and resources
  • Accountability partner feature
  • Safe search enforcement
  • Customizable word filters
Features
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Are you struggling to stay focused and maintain productivity due to distractions from adult content, social media, and gaming. Trusted by over 100,000 users, our community and features are designed to help you reclaim your time and improve your relationships. Key Features: * Adult Filter: Activate the adult content blocking with a single toggle to secure your browsing across all devices. Tailor your experience with customizable app and website blocking. * Website Filter: Instantly block distracting websites, including social media and online gaming sites, ensuring your focus remains intact. * Community Support: Join a community of 100k+ like-minded individuals and access resources like articles and video courses on reboot strategies and overcoming urges. * App Blocker: Easily block access to distracting apps like Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Perfect for improving concentration and productivity. * Safe Search: Enforce safe search on search engines and a restricted mode on YouTube, filtering out adult content to provide a cleaner browsing experience. * Accountability Partner: Connect with a friend who helps you stay committed to your goals, enhancing your journey to quit bad habits. * Game Blocker & Social Media Limit: Effectively block all gaming and limit social media interactions to manage your time better. * Block Dating Apps: With a premium subscription, block access to all dating-related content at the flick of a switch. * Uninstall Notification: Keep your accountability partner informed if you ever uninstall BlockerX Pro, helping you stay on track. * Restrict Unwanted Words: Customize filters to block specific triggering phrases or words across browsers and apps. Discover why BlockerX Pro is the top choice for anyone looking to improve their productivity and maintain focus. With our robust features and supportive community, overcoming distractions and enhancing your lifestyle has never been easier. Subscription Information Upgrade to BlockerX Pro PREMIUM for unrestricted access to every feature. Charges apply via the iTunes Account, with options to manage and cancel subscriptions in iTunes settings. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy - https://blockerx.net/our-privacy-policy/ We love your feedback. Contact support@blockerx.org

About

Impulse

This app helps you block distracting applications and websites to improve focus and productivity. It offers customizable blocking levels and group features for shared accountability.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Set daily usage limits
  • Three strictness levels: Easy, Medium, Hard
  • Create custom focus profiles
  • Group blocking for shared accountability
  • Works across iPhone and Chrome extension
Features
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Block distractions. Stay focused. Do it together. Impulse blocks the apps and websites that waste your time — so you can focus on what actually matters. Whether you need to study, work, or just stop scrolling, Impulse gives you real control over your screen time. BLOCK APPS & WEBSITES Choose the apps and sites that distract you. Block them during specific time slots or set daily usage limits. Pick your strictness level: Easy (unlock anytime), Medium (with friction), or Hard (no way out until time's up). THREE LEVELS OF STRICTNESS Easy: Unlock whenever you want. Medium: Added friction to make you think twice. Hard: Locked until time's up. No exceptions. FOCUS MODE — NEW Sometimes you just need to lock in. Create focus profiles — pick your apps, set a default timer, choose your difficulty — and activate them with a single tap whenever you need to concentrate. 15, 25, 45, or 60 minutes. Or go unlimited. Your focus, your rules. GROUPS — NEW Better habits are easier together. Create a group, configure shared blocks, and invite friends or family with a simple code. Everyone gets the same rules applied to their phone. See who's keeping their streak alive and who needs a nudge. Perfect for study groups, digital detox challenges, or families who want less screen time together. WORKS ACROSS DEVICES Impulse is available on iPhone and as a Chrome extension. Block distractions on your phone and your browser. PRIVATE & SECURE No account required. No tracking. Your data stays on your device. Download Impulse and take back your time.

Screenshots

BlockerX Pro4 screens
Impulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BlockerX Pro at 4.1 against Impulse's 2.0. BlockerX Pro also leads on ratings volume (380 vs 2). Impulse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (67% vs 39%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BlockerX Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Impulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BlockerX Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlockerX Pro has 380 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of BlockerX Pro's written reviews are positive against 67% of Impulse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlockerX Pro ships an update monthly, Impulse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BlockerX Pro versus Impulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockerX ProImpulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (380 ratings) — better2.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews38.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings380 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB28 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAtmana TechPablo Granados

Customer experience

BlockerX Pro

All ratings324 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive38.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative54.8%

Impulse

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

BlockerX Pro

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App locks and becomes unresponsive
  • Emails not being sent to accountability partners
  • Scheduled blocks don't start or stop at correct times
  • App freezes when switching between website and app blocklist tabs
  • Apps won't unblock after time limit expires
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  • Sentence verification is inaccurate and rejects valid input
  • Uninstall protection blocks uninstalling of all apps
  • Firefox private browser blocking doesn't work properly
  • Face ID can easily bypass uninstall protection
  • Blocking feature stops working after extended use
  • Case-sensitive login causes issues
  • No mass entry option for blocklist

Requested features

10 requests
  • PC/Windows desktop application instead of just extension
  • Keyword blocking on iOS (currently Android only)
  • Ability to block specific content within apps rather than entire apps
  • Pre-made blocklist of common adult sites
  • Accountability partner dashboard with settings visibility
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  • Better notification system for accountability partners
  • 24/48/72 hour delay buddy feature on iOS
  • Block model pages on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads
  • Data persistence for blocked websites if app is deleted
  • Separate uninstall protection that doesn't affect other apps

Impulse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BlockerX Pro

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Monthly$49.991 Month
  • Annual$49.991 Year
  • Annual$99.991 Year
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  • Premium Annual$139.991 Year
  • Premium Annual Pro$139.991 Year
One-time5
  • Premium Plus$25.00
  • 179 Coins$69.99
  • 579 Coins$109.99
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  • 1079 Coins$129.99
  • Premium - Lifetime Access$149.99
None

Impulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlockerX Pro free?
BlockerX Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Impulse free?
Impulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BlockerX Pro or Impulse?
BlockerX Pro is rated higher. BlockerX Pro averages 4.1 out of 5 from 380 ratings, while Impulse averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BlockerX Pro or Impulse have ads?
Neither BlockerX Pro nor Impulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlockerX Pro or Impulse?
BlockerX Pro ships an update monthly, and Impulse fortnightly. Most recently, BlockerX Pro was updated on November 9, 2026 and Impulse on October 30, 2026.

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