Comparison

App/Website Blocker vs Detective

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

Head to head
About

App/Website Blocker

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers multiple modes to set timers, schedules, or daily usage limits, promoting a healthier digital lifestyle. Your data is kept private and stored only on your device.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Instant timer blocking
  • Scheduled blocking
  • Daily usage limits
  • Privacy-focused data storage
  • Supports Mac, iPhone, and iPad
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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/

About

Detective

Features
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Have you ever struggled with recording files that become harder to sort as they pile up? Now you can record and categorize with category buttons. Easily manage everything from daily conversations, lectures, and meetings to songs you sing alone and quick ideas. Key Features: Group- and category-based recording, classification, and organization Text transcription for recording files Quick recording with Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets iCloud-based file management and sync with the Mac version Playback, skip, rename, trim, and share Silence auto-stop with configurable threshold time Terms of Service: https://www.studioyona.co.kr/en/apps/detective-recorder/legal/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.studioyona.co.kr/en/apps/detective-recorder/legal/privacy/ Contact: studioyona.official@gmail.com

Screenshots

App/Website Blocker4 screens
Detective4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: App/Website Blocker at Free against Detective's $2.99. App/Website Blocker also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Detective's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

App/Website Blocker is free to download; Detective costs $2.99 up front. App/Website Blocker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Detective asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
App/Website Blocker versus Detective: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp/Website BlockerDetective
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGridus Co.Studio YONA

In-app purchases

7 purchases

App/Website Blocker

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Plan$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
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  • Annual Plan$29.991 Year
  • Annual Plan1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Plan$29.99
  • Lifetime Plan$59.99
None

Detective

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is App/Website Blocker free?
App/Website Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Detective free?
Detective costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do App/Website Blocker or Detective have ads?
Neither App/Website Blocker nor Detective shows ads.
Which is updated more often, App/Website Blocker or Detective?
App/Website Blocker ships an update every 3 days, and Detective every 3 days. Most recently, App/Website Blocker was updated on November 4, 2026 and Detective on October 31, 2026.

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