# Blok vs small

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: small at none against Blok's 12. small also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Blok's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (775 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blok sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. small asks for nothing beyond the download.

small holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blok has 775 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Blok ships an update every 9 days, small every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blok | small |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (775 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blok-screen-time-blocker/id6477306136/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-step-app/id6762166278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **775** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 115 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Just Commit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728924886) | [SHUGO TANAKA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893203993) |

## 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


### small

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-step-app/id6762166278)

This app offers a unique and calming approach to habit tracking. It visualizes progress with particles filling a jar, which then transforms into stars in a personal vault. The focus is on small, consistent actions without pressure or guilt.

**Highlights:** Mason jar visualization with particles, Flexible frequency tracking, Sky Vault for collected stars, Dark space aesthetic, Local notifications, Completion history and stats

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blok free?

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

### Is small free?

small is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

small is rated higher. Blok averages 4.6 out of 5 from 775 ratings, while small averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Blok or small have ads?

Neither Blok nor small shows ads.

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

Blok ships an update every 9 days, and small every 2 months. Most recently, Blok was updated on October 15, 2026 and small on October 5, 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.*