Comparison

Cat Keyboard vs App Blocker

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

Head to head
About

Cat Keyboard

This app allows you to quickly input saved text snippets from your iPhone keyboard or Apple Watch. You can also display or speak text aloud on your Apple Watch, keeping your phrases organized in folders.

Highlights
  • One-tap text input
  • Save frequently used phrases
  • Organize phrases with folders
  • Display text on Apple Watch
  • Read text aloud on Apple Watch
Features
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Quickly input frequently used text directly from your keyboard or Apple Watch. You can also display text on your Apple Watch or have it read aloud through the speaker. 【Key Features】 ・Easy Text Input Save frequently used sentences and phrases to input them with just one tap from your keyboard or Apple Watch. ・Organize with Folders Keep your phrases tidy by organizing them into folders, making it easy to find exactly what you need even as your collection grows. ・Apple Watch Integration View text directly on your Apple Watch or play it back as audio through the speaker. Terms of Use: https://wordouen.sakura.ne.jp/KeyHolderKeyboard/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://wordouen.sakura.ne.jp/KeyHolderKeyboard/privacy.html

About

App Blocker

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting applications and websites. Utilize custom block lists and focus sessions to improve productivity and mental well-being.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Create custom block lists
  • Schedule focus sessions
  • Manage screen time effectively
  • Improve productivity and mental health
  • Personalized app and website blocking
Features
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Block distractions and focus better. 4 hours. That’s the average time you’ll spend looking at your phone today. With a combination of app restrictions, to-do list, you can begin to focus better and accomplish your dreams. BENEFITS 94% of our members are less distracted 93% are more productive thanks to the app 90% experience improved mental health 79% save at least 1 hour *daily* thanks to the app KEY FEATURES Calendar • Stay focused on daily basis • Create custom blocks/events to study, work or enjoying a family dinner • Custom block lists for specific apps or categories App Restrictions: • Instantly block distracting apps and websites with the #1 blocker. • Control your screen time and stop doomscrolling. Focus Sessions: • Block apps and websites while you're working to maintain deep focus. • You can always take a break to unblock them temporarily. BENEFITS Better Screen Time Management: Save at least one hour daily by reducing distractions. Increased Productivity: 93% of users report being more productive thanks to the app. Improved Mental Health: 90% of users experience reduced stress and improved mindfulness. Enhanced Focus: 94% of users report feeling less distracted and more focused. CREATE A PERSONALIZED APP LIST You can add or remove any App and Website that are distracting to you directly from To Do Lock's settings in the app. You can customize your To do Lock experience and block all apps and sites on your phone, including: - Facebook - Instagram - Snapchat - TikTok - Youtube - Netflix - Tinder - Hinge - Bumble - Many more: News, Messaging, Dating, Adult/Porn, Money apps etc. PRIVATE & SAFE We use Apple's Screen Time API in order to monitor and block apps you use. Installation is easy and takes a few seconds on your iPhone. Unlike most apps, App Blocker works entirely on your phone and personal browsing data never leaves your device. Subscription pricing and terms: App Blocker offers an auto-renewing yearly subscription at $99.99/year to provide you with unlimited access to the all features while you maintain an active subscription. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Need help? Contact us here: https://screentimecontrol.app/contact-us Read more about our terms and conditions here: Privacy policy: https://screentimecontrol.app/privacy-and-policy/ Terms and conditions: https://screentimecontrol.app/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Cat Keyboard4 screens
App Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cat Keyboard at none against App Blocker's shown. Cat Keyboard also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 63%). App Blocker's advantage is ratings volume (77 vs 9) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Cat Keyboard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and App Blocker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cat Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Blocker has 77 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Cat Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 63% of App Blocker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cat Keyboard ships an update fortnightly, App Blocker every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cat Keyboard versus App Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat KeyboardApp Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9 ratings) — better4.5 (77 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings977 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB214 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerkimihiro kubotaScreen Time Control LLC

Customer experience

Cat Keyboard

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%

App Blocker

All ratings77 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cat Keyboard

Subscriptions3
  • Premium (1 Month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium (3 Month)7 Days trial$7.993 Months
  • Premium (12 Month)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cat Pro$24.99
9 purchases

App Blocker

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium$8.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Premium$24.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • Free for LifeFree
  • Lifetime$29.99
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Cat Keyboard free?
Cat Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Blocker free?
App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cat Keyboard or App Blocker?
Cat Keyboard is rated higher. Cat Keyboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while App Blocker averages 4.5 from 77 ratings.
Do Cat Keyboard or App Blocker have ads?
App Blocker shows ads; Cat Keyboard does not.
Which is updated more often, Cat Keyboard or App Blocker?
Cat Keyboard ships an update fortnightly, and App Blocker every 11 days. Most recently, Cat Keyboard was updated on September 8, 2026 and App Blocker on August 12, 2026.

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