# Blok vs Friend Controls

Blok and Friend Controls both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Friend Controls's written reviews are positive against 51% of Blok's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blok sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Friend Controls sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Blok against 4.7 for Friend Controls. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 777 and 660 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Blok's written reviews are positive against 84% of Friend Controls's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blok | Friend Controls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (777 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blok-screen-time-blocker/id6477306136/reviews) | **[4.7 (660 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friend-controls-screen-time/id6651826679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **777** | 660 |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | **83.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Just Commit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728924886) | [Ryan Moazzami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552062516) |

## What reviewers say

### Blok

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blok-screen-time-blocker/id6477306136)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blok Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Blok Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Blok Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Blok Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Blok Membership | $34.99 | per year |
| Blok Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Blok Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Blok Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Blok Pro (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Single Emergency Unblok | $4.99 | one-time |
| Three Emergency Unbloks | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Life-changing
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔒 Helps with discipline and focus
- 💡 Clever physical barrier concept
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, unreliable, and inconsistent
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔒 Subscription required
- 🐛 Scanning and detection issues
- 🐛 Scheduling problems

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Allow multiple schedules per day
- Improve app categorization and blocking
- Add more customization options


### Friend Controls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friend-controls-screen-time/id6651826679)

This app helps you manage your screen time by setting daily limits for app usage. When you reach your limit, friends can approve or deny your requests for additional time, putting accountability in their hands.

**Highlights:** Set time limits for apps, Schedule app block-out times, Request extra screen time from friends, Approve or deny time requests with messages, Monitor screen time reduction

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blok free?

Blok is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Friend Controls free?

Friend Controls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blok or Friend Controls?

Friend Controls is rated higher. Blok averages 4.5 out of 5 from 777 ratings, while Friend Controls averages 4.7 from 660 ratings.

### Do Blok or Friend Controls have ads?

Neither Blok nor Friend Controls shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blok or Friend Controls?

Blok ships an update every 9 days, and Friend Controls every 9 days. Most recently, Blok was updated on October 27, 2026 and Friend Controls on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*