App/Website Blocker vs AppShield
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
App/Website Blocker
This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers multiple modes to manage your usage, including instant blocking, scheduled blocking, and daily limits, promoting a healthier digital lifestyle.
- Block distracting apps and websites
- Instant blocking timer
- Scheduled app blocking
- Daily usage limits
- Privacy-focused data storage
- Utilizes Screen Time technology
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[Digital Detox, Made Easier] Spending all day glued to your phone? Block distracting apps and websites, and focus on what really matters! [Three Powerful Modes] ● Timer: Block instantly for as long as you choose ● Schedule: Automatically block during work, sleep, or other times you need ● Limit: Set daily usage limits [Privacy First] We use Apple’s secure Screen Time technology. Your data is stored only on your device, and it disappears when you delete the LockChest app. Download LockChest and reclaim your time from the screen. We support your healthy digital lifestyle! [Terms of Use] https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
AppShield
Take control of your screen time with this simple app blocker designed for better focus and balance. Easily block distracting apps by category or individually, and schedule blocking for specific times like study or sleep. Customize your shield screen with your own title, subtitle, and colors to create a personalized blocking experience.
- Block specific apps
- Block app categories
- Schedule app blocking
- Customize shield screen
- Simple setup
- Focus and balance
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AppShield blocks the apps and websites that steal your focus — so you can study, work, sleep, and live with less screen noise. Set it once and it's ready the moment you need it. BLOCK APPS & WEBSITES YOUR WAY • Pick specific apps to block • Block whole categories — games, social media, entertainment • Block distracting websites, not just apps BLOCK APP DOWNLOADS (NEW) • Stop new installs from the App Store • Kill impulse downloads before they start • Great for kids' devices and breaking the "just one more app" habit FOCUS SESSIONS • Start a timer (15–90 minutes or a custom length) • Apps unblock automatically when the session ends • Perfect for studying, working, or winding down STRICT MODE • Lock yourself into a session so you can't quit early • Beat the urge to "just check one app" • Real accountability when you need it most SCHEDULED BLOCKING • Set a daily start and end time — like 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM • Overnight schedules work too: block through the night, unblock in the morning • Perfect for bedtime, study time, or quiet hours MAKE THE SHIELD YOURS • Set your own title, subtitle, and icon • Choose background and text colors • Match the block screen to your style PERFECT FOR • Students who need fewer distractions • Parents who want healthier screen time at home • Anyone who wants to use their phone more mindfully No confusing setup. No clutter. Just clear, simple blocking that works — now in 20+ languages. AppShield is free to download with ads. An optional "Remove Ads" subscription (auto-renewing yearly) lets you remove them anytime — cancel whenever you like in Settings. AppShield uses Apple's Screen Time (Family Controls) to block apps and websites on your device. Your data stays private. Download AppShield and take back your time — one block at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XqF7Zyg1SJwKVLXO7ve5T_gANEBTgIY5-MooILJ__Tc/preview
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: App/Website Blocker at 88% against AppShield's 0%. App/Website Blocker also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). AppShield's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. App/Website Blocker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and AppShield sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
App/Website Blocker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App/Website Blocker has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of App/Website Blocker's written reviews are positive against 0% of AppShield's.
App/Website Blocker ships an update every 4 days, AppShield every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | App/Website Blocker | AppShield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (26 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gridus Co. | Thieu Nguyen |
Customer experience
App/Website Blocker
AppShield
In-app purchases
App/Website Blocker
- Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
- Weekly Plan$5.997 Days
- Annual Plan$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Plan$29.99
- Lifetime Plan$39.99
AppShield
- Remove Ads$0.991 Year
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