App/Website Blocker vs Detective
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 set timers, schedules, or daily usage limits, promoting a healthier digital lifestyle. Your data is kept private and stored only on your device.
- 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/
Detective
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | App/Website Blocker | Detective |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gridus Co. | Studio YONA |
In-app purchases
App/Website Blocker
- 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
- Lifetime Plan$29.99
- Lifetime Plan$59.99
Detective
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is App/Website Blocker free?
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Do App/Website Blocker or Detective have ads?
Which is updated more often, App/Website Blocker or Detective?
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