Atoms vs TaskBlocker2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Atoms
This app helps you build good habits and break bad ones using principles from a best-selling book. It offers bite-sized lessons, guided habit creation, and smart reminders to make positive changes in just five minutes a day.
- Guided habit creation
- Bite-sized lessons
- Smart reminders
- Progress insights
- Intuitive interface
- Apple Watch app
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Introducing Atoms – The Official Atomic Habits App! ## Tiny changes, remarkable results! ## Atoms is the definitive habits forming app inspired by the groundbreaking principles of Atomic Habits, the best-selling book by James Clear. Atoms is not only a habit tracker, but also your personal guide filled with bite-sized lessons and insightful strategies to help you make positive changes one small step at a time. # WHY ATOMS? * Proven Principles: Atoms is crafted on the science-backed principles of habit change covered in Atomic Habits. You will learn how to make your habits obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying. * Five Good Minutes: Experience powerful change in just five minutes a day! Atoms is designed for everyone, including those with busy lifestyles, ensuring that you can build good habits, break bad ones, and make better decisions with minimal time investment. * NYT Best-Seller: Join over 15 million people who have already embraced the transformative power of Atomic Habits. Atoms brings these life-changing principles and James Clear’s content to your fingertips in an easy-to-use app. # KEY FEATURES: * Guided Habit Creation: Start small and build habits based on the kind of person you want to become. Get guidance on how to start at the right size for you. Create consistency by committing to a time and place. Build habits that last. * Intuitive Interface: Enjoy a seamless user interface that makes habit tracking a joy. Visualize your progress, celebrate milestones, and stay motivated with every tiny win. * Smart Reminders: Never miss a moment to invest in yourself. Atoms uses smart reminders to keep you on track and encourage consistent habit-building. * Progress Insights: Gain valuable insights into your habits with detailed analytics. Track your progress over time, identify patterns, and make informed decisions for continuous improvement. * Apple Watch app: Log your habits on the move Download Atoms now and start experiencing the power of Atomic Habits. Think big. Start Small. Use Atoms. Terms and Conditions - https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/22673733 Privacy Policy - https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/22673733 End User License Agreement - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TaskBlocker2
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Take Control of Your Focus TaskBlocker2 helps you stay productive by blocking distracting websites during focused work sessions. Unlike traditional website blockers, TaskBlocker2 shows you beautiful, customizable motivational messages when you try to visit blocked sites—gently reminding you to stay on task without completely restricting access. KEY FEATURES Smart Blocking - Block specific websites during focus sessions - Motivational overlays instead of hard blocks - Safari extension integration - Session timer with countdown Customizable Messages - Add personalized motivational messages for each blocked site - Beautiful gradient overlays with emojis - Quick "Close & Continue" option - Gentle encouragement, not punishment Focus Sessions - Set session durations (5, 15, 25, or 45 minutes) - Live countdown timer - Track block attempts - Session history and statistics Productivity Insights - View your focus session history - Track how many times you stayed on task - Monitor your productivity streaks - See your progress over time Beautiful Design - Native iOS 17 SwiftUI interface - Dark mode support - Smooth animations - Clean, minimal design HOW IT WORKS 1. Add websites you want to block (social media, news, shopping, etc.) 2. Start a focus session and choose your duration 3. When you visit a blocked site in Safari, you'll see a beautiful motivational overlay 4. Close the overlay and get back to work, or stay on the site if you really need to 5. Track your productivity wins in the Stats tab PRIVACY FIRST - All data stored locally on your device - No analytics or tracking - No account required - No data sent to external servers - Open source on GitHub PERFECT FOR - Students studying for exams - Remote workers staying focused - Anyone trying to break social media habits - Writers avoiding distractions - Developers in deep work sessions REQUIREMENTS - iOS 17.0 or later - Safari browser - You must enable the Safari extension in Settings TaskBlocker2 is completely free with no ads, no subscriptions, and no in-app purchases. Just pure, focused productivity. Built by Brett Koenig
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TaskBlocker2 at none against Atoms's 2. 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
Both are free to download. Atoms sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TaskBlocker2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Atoms | TaskBlocker2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (11K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 227 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Atomic Development Inc. | Brett Koenig |
Bugs and requests
Atoms
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues and app freezes
- Habit progress not saving correctly
- Widget not functioning as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to track more habits
- More customization options for habits
- Improved data visualization and analytics
- Accountability partner features
TaskBlocker2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Atoms
- Atoms Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Atoms Pro Annual$39.991 Year
TaskBlocker2
No in-app purchases









