App/Website Blocker vs Focus App Blocker
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/
Focus App Blocker
This app helps you reclaim lost time by blocking distracting applications during focused work or study sessions. It removes tempting shortcuts and builds positive habits through a streak system, making productivity feel automatic.
- Block any app or website
- Focus timer with Pomodoro
- Customizable Focus Profiles
- Session Journaling
- Weekly Focus Reports
- Streak Insurance
- Home screen widgets
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You picked up your phone for one thing. Somehow, half an hour disappeared. StrictBlock helps you make room for what you meant to do. Finish the assignment. Read a few pages. Be there for the people sitting next to you. Choose the apps that pull you away, set a focus session, and block access while you get on with your day. You decide what deserves your attention. MAKE STARTING EASIER Write down one thing you want to finish. Set aside a little time. Keep distracting apps out of reach while you take the first step. PROTECT TIME THAT MATTERS Plan recurring blocks around study, work or your evening routine. Use Pomodoro sessions when a little structure and regular breaks help you keep going. SEE WHAT YOU MADE TIME FOR Look back at your focus sessions, streaks and progress. Let each completed session remind you that small efforts count. START SMALL Try free focus sessions, then choose Pro monthly, annually or with a one-time lifetime purchase for more room to focus. Eligible new monthly subscribers can try Pro free for 7 days. Local prices and offer eligibility are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase. Take a few minutes back today. Decide what to do with them. https://www.strictblock.app https://www.strictblock.app/support https://www.strictblock.app/privacy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: App/Website Blocker at 4.6 against Focus App Blocker's 4.0. App/Website Blocker also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Focus App Blocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
App/Website Blocker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. 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.
App/Website Blocker ships an update every 4 days, Focus App Blocker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | App/Website Blocker | Focus App Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (26 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gridus Co. | Paul Contreras |
Customer experience
App/Website Blocker
Focus App Blocker
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
Focus App Blocker
- Pro Weekly Access3 Days trial$1.497 Days
- Pro Monthly Access$3.991 Month
- Pro Annual Access7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime Access$19.99
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