# Blok vs Aliver

The clearest difference is ads: Blok at none against Aliver's shown. Blok also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 22%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Aliver's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blok sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Aliver sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aliver holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 733 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Blok's written reviews are positive against 22% of Aliver's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Blok ships an update every 9 days, Aliver monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blok | Aliver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (733 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blok-screen-time-blocker/id6477306136/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aliver-screen-time-control/id6741529047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 733 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **53.5% of reviews** | 21.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Just Commit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728924886) | [Reface Europe UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679743976) |

## 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


### Aliver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aliver-screen-time-control/id6741529047)

This app helps you reduce screen time and build healthier digital habits without deleting your favorite applications. It offers features like app blocking, screen time tracking, and daily routines to help you focus, reduce stress, and improve sleep.

**Highlights:** Reduce screen time, App blocking, Screen time tracking, Build mindful habits, Daily routines, Focus deeper

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aliver PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Aliver PRO | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Aliver PRO | $14.99 | per month |
| Aliver PRO | $44.99 | per year |
| Aliver PRO | $59.99 | per year |
| Aliver PRO | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful app
- 👍 Helped build muscle

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Forced to pay money
- 💰 Unnecessary billing
- 💰 Paywall
- 💰 You have to pay for the pro version

**Reported bugs**

- Couldn't get past pay wall
- Couldn't even get into the app
- Paywall issues

**Requested features**

- Make an app more people can use without paying


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blok free?

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

### Is Aliver free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blok or Aliver?

Aliver is rated higher. Blok averages 4.6 out of 5 from 733 ratings, while Aliver averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Blok or Aliver have ads?

Aliver shows ads; Blok does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blok or Aliver?

Blok ships an update every 9 days, and Aliver monthly. Most recently, Blok was updated on September 18, 2026 and Aliver on September 22, 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.*