Comparison

Blok vs Blank Web

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

Head to head
About

Blok

This app works with a physical device to help you block distracting apps and websites. It allows you to select which apps to block, tap a device to activate focus mode, and set custom schedules for different activities. Reclaim your time and boost productivity by minimizing digital distractions.

Highlights
  • Customizable app blocking
  • Tap-to-block technology
  • Focus modes for schedules
  • Secure and private data storage
  • Reclaim time and boost productivity
Features
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Blok helps you reduce screen time by making distractions harder to access. HOW IT WORKS ↓ 1. Choose the apps and websites you want to block 2. Start a Blok session by scanning a product barcode or Blok Card 3. To unBlok, complete the physical action again WHY BLOK WORKS ↓ Most app blockers are too easy to bypass. Blok adds friction at the exact moment you are most likely to scroll again. Instead of relying on willpower alone, Blok turns blocking and unblocking into a physical ritual. Tap your Blok Card or scan your registered barcode to Blok distracting apps and websites. When you want back in, you need the same physical action again. With Blok, you can: - Block distracting apps, websites, and categories - Use a product barcode or Blok Card as your physical key - Create focus modes for work, sleep, study, or personal time - Schedule automatic Blok sessions - Take limited breaks without fully giving up - Combine modes for stricter blocking - Track your Blok streak and time Blok'd - Add friends and compare progress in Blok World - See Blok'd status on your Lock Screen with Live Activities Blok is built for people who want a real-world way to reduce doomscrolling, social media overuse, and phone addiction. Privacy Policy: https://shop.blok.so/pages/privacy-policy Terms: https://shop.blok.so/pages/terms-and-conditions

About

Blank Web

This Safari extension helps you stay focused by blocking distracting websites. Organize blocked sites into categories and sync your settings across all your Apple devices for uninterrupted productivity.

Highlights
  • Website Blocking
  • Category Blocking
  • iCloud Sync
  • iOS and macOS Support
Features
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BlankWeb is a handy Content Blocker Extension for Safari that will help you limit distracting websites on your device. Helps you focus on your tasks for greater productivity -Website Blocking Block annoying and disturbing websites -Category Blocking Group these sites into categories and manage them -Sync Devices Sync your content to iCloud and between devices -iOS & macOS Support Be efficient at your macbook & iPhone

Screenshots

Blok4 screens
Blank Web4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blank Web at none against Blok's 12. Blank Web also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Blok's advantage is ratings volume (733 vs 3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). 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. Blok sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Blank Web asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blank Web holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blok has 733 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blok ships an update every 9 days, Blank Web every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Blok versus Blank Web: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlokBlank Web
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (733 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings733 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJust Commit Inc.Dzmitry Pirozhnik

Customer experience

Blok

All ratings733 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive53.5%
Neutral7.0%
Negative39.4%

Blank Web

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Blok

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashing and freezing
  • Inconsistent blocking and unblocking of apps
  • Issues with card/magnet detection and functionality
  • Problems with account management and subscription

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow multiple schedules per day
  • Improve app categorization and blocking
  • Add more customization options

Blank Web

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Blok

Subscriptions9
  • Blok Pro (Monthly)2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Blok Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Blok Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Blok Pro (Yearly)$29.991 Year
  • Blok Membership3 Months trial$34.991 Year
  • Blok Pro (Yearly)$39.991 Year
  • Blok Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Blok Membership1 Year trial$59.991 Year
  • Blok Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Single Emergency Unblok$4.99
  • Three Emergency Unbloks$12.99
None

Blank Web

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blok free?
Blok is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blank Web free?
Blank Web is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blok or Blank Web?
Blank Web is rated higher. Blok averages 4.6 out of 5 from 733 ratings, while Blank Web averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Blok or Blank Web have ads?
Neither Blok nor Blank Web shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blok or Blank Web?
Blok ships an update every 9 days, and Blank Web every 2 months. Most recently, Blok was updated on September 18, 2026 and Blank Web on August 27, 2026.

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