Comparison

AppBlockTimer vs RedPill

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

Head to head
About

AppBlockTimer

This app helps you focus by blocking distracting websites and apps during timed work sessions. Boost your productivity by eliminating interruptions and concentrating on your tasks.

Highlights
  • Timer-based work sessions
  • Customizable blocklists
  • Blocks distracting apps
  • Blocks distracting websites
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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【Set Timers, Block Distractions】 With ProductivityGuard, you can easily set timers for focused work sessions. During these sessions, our app automatically blocks distracting websites and apps, allowing you to give your full attention to the task at hand. 【Supercharge Your Productivity】 Experience a surge in productivity like never before! By eliminating distractions and honing your focus, you'll accomplish tasks faster and with higher quality. 【Key Features】 ・Timer-based work sessions ・Customizable blocklists ・User-friendly interface 【Try it for FREE today! 】 Get started with AppBlockTimer today and experience the difference. Start your journey towards peak productivity now!

About

RedPill

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting apps and websites. Set custom schedules and daily usage limits to improve focus and productivity. It offers a free version with optional premium features for enhanced control.

Highlights
  • One-click app and website blocking
  • Scheduled focus sessions
  • Adjustable daily app usage limits
  • Customizable blocking schedules
  • Free to use with optional premium subscription
Features
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Features: FAST, ONE-CLICK APPS / WEBSITES BLOCKING. The simplest way to block apps. Tap the "Start" button, and your apps are blocked! SCHEDULED FOCUS SESSIONS. You can customize blocking schedules to activate on specific days or times. For instance, you can block social media apps during work hours, or ensure work-related apps are inaccessible while you're at home. ADJUSTABLE DAILY USAGE LIMITS FOR APPS. E.g. if you want to spend no more than 15 minutes a day on Instagram, set up an app limit on the 'Limits' page and watch your addiction disappear. IT'S FREE You can use RedPill for free. Purchasing a subscription is not mandatory to use the app, but it is required to unlock all features. Subscription is managed by Apple. Don't know how to cancel? Instruction is here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy policy: https://redpillapp.io/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://redpillapp.io/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

AppBlockTimer3 screens
RedPill4 screens

Verdict

The call

AppBlockTimer and RedPill both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of RedPill's written reviews are positive against 33% of AppBlockTimer's. RedPill also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). AppBlockTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, 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. RedPill sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. AppBlockTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AppBlockTimer against 5.0 for RedPill. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RedPill has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of AppBlockTimer's written reviews are positive against 100% of RedPill's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppBlockTimer ships an update every 4 months, RedPill every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AppBlockTimer versus RedPill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppBlockTimerRedPill
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developergenki asanoAleksandr Kulaga

Customer experience

AppBlockTimer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

RedPill

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AppBlockTimer

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

RedPill

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is AppBlockTimer free?
AppBlockTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RedPill free?
RedPill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AppBlockTimer or RedPill?
AppBlockTimer and RedPill are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do AppBlockTimer or RedPill have ads?
RedPill shows ads; AppBlockTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, AppBlockTimer or RedPill?
AppBlockTimer ships an update every 4 months, and RedPill every 5 days. Most recently, AppBlockTimer was updated on September 25, 2026 and RedPill on September 9, 2026.

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