Comparison

Time Rich vs Lustblock

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

Head to head
About

Time Rich

This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting apps and websites. It features simple setup for quick or scheduled blocks, and requires a brief reflection to unlock them, encouraging mindful usage. Core features are free, with an optional subscription for an ad-free experience and enhanced customization.

Highlights
  • Simple one-tap blocking
  • Scheduled blocking
  • Time limits
  • Reflection required to unlock
  • No sign-up needed
  • Minimal notifications
Features
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We pick up our phones every 10 minutes and tap the screen around 2,600 times a day. Time Rich is an app built to help you seriously break free from phone addiction. To unlock a block, you have to retype a powerful quote about the value of time, word for word, and write a short reflection. It's a little annoying, on purpose. ■ Features of Time Rich 1. Simple and Easy to Use Choose the apps and websites you want to block once, and those settings are shared across the whole app. No need to reselect them for every block. - Quick Block: start a block with one tap right after launching the app. - Time Limit: pick a duration and save. - Scheduled Block: choose "Every Day" or specific days of the week, plus the time. That's it. The core features are intentionally minimal, with no complicated options. 2. Unlocking Takes Effort. Core Features Are Free. To help you resist the urge (and the dopamine hit) of picking up your phone, unlocking a block always requires retyping a quote and writing a short reflection. It's intentionally a bit of a hassle. Many other apps charge for their basic functions. Time Rich offers Quick Block, Scheduled Block, and Time Limit completely free. 3. No Distracting Features The only push notification you'll receive is a heads-up 15 minutes before your Time Limit ends, so you're not caught off guard when the block kicks in. 4. No Sign-Up Required Start using the app right after installing. No registration or login needed. 5. Premium Plan Premium is $2.99 per month and includes: - No ads - Temporarily hide the unblock button - Review the reflection notes you wrote when unlocking past blocks - Lock your Time Limit / Schedule settings for a set period - Get notified when a block is lifted - Choose from 5+ theme colors - More quotes: from 10 to over 30 - Mochi-kun, the app's mascot, puts on a stoic face Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for the subscription: https://toki-mochi.com/ja/articles/policy/ https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lustblock

Features
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Lustblock is a self-control app that blocks access to websites and apps you want to avoid, right on your iPhone. If you want to keep your distance from sites you keep opening out of habit, Lustblock gives you a simple way to block them. Key Features • Blocks access to websites in selected categories (45,000+ domains supported) • Blocks access to related apps • Set a waiting period (1 hour to 7 days) before blocks can be removed, preventing impulsive decisions • Block history and statistics to keep you on track • Simple and easy-to-use design • Works directly on your device • No personal data collection Privacy is our priority. Lustblock does not collect personal information, and all processes operate locally on your device. Subscription: A subscription (monthly or annual plan) is required to use blocking features. A 7-day free trial is available. Prices are shown at the point of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://lustblock.exystar.jp/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://lustblock.exystar.jp/terms.html

Screenshots

Time Rich4 screens
Lustblock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lustblock at none against Time Rich's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. Time Rich sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month and Lustblock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Time Rich versus Lustblock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime RichLustblock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperToshimitsu Kugimotohideaki suzuki

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Time Rich

Subscriptions3
  • Strict Plan7 Days trial$1.001 Month
  • Strict Plan with Family7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Premium Plan7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Donate to Unblock$0.49
2 purchases

Lustblock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Time Rich free?
Time Rich is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lustblock free?
Lustblock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Time Rich or Lustblock have ads?
Time Rich shows ads; Lustblock does not.

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