Comparison

AppBlocker vs Renamer

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

Head to head
About

AppBlocker

This app helps you reduce phone addiction and increase focus by blocking distracting apps and websites. Set schedules, limits, and strict modes to reclaim your time and boost productivity.

Highlights
  • Quickly block apps and sites
  • Scheduled blocking for routines
  • Set daily app limits
  • Strict mode for maximum protection
  • Customizable block lists
  • Privacy-focused data handling
Features
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Addicted to the phone for 3 to 4 hours a day? Want to focus better, be more productive, and minimize your screen time? APP BLOCKER is one of the greatest focus apps for you. APP BLOCKER will help you block annoying apps & websites, save at least 80% of screen time and focus better. Let’s block apps right now! FEATURES - Quickly block: Blocking apps and sites with one click. - Scheduled block: Set daily working hours, sleep and routines, block apps automatically every day. It's so convenient ! -Powerful app limits:Set a daily limit on your phone entertainment, and let's together discover the perfect balance between relaxation and self-management ! - Strict mode: Maximum protection, you can’t cancel or bypass the timer you set. - Create a personalized block list: You can customize your block list with all apps and sites on your phone, including: - adult content - TikTok - Instagram - Facebook - youtube - Snapchat - Netflix - Tinder - Hinge - Bumble - ... APP BLOCKER uses screen time API to block apps and websites. We do not collect or share any of your data. It stays private and never leaves your phone. Subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of your purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew and you will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off or unless you cancel at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription or trial period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. The cost of renewal depends on the Subscription Plan you choose. Email: helpforapp1024@gmail.com Terms of Use:https://j9kwo05evf.feishu.cn/docx/EyWZdLLEDozi8gxcRMzcldKLnth?from=from_copylink Privacy Policy:https://j9kwo05evf.feishu.cn/docx/QQRzdUBfkoOiVjx88SbcrpX2nDb?from=from_copylink

About

Renamer

This app allows you to batch rename files, folders, and extensions across your devices. It offers a live preview and undo functionality for safe and efficient file management. Customize renaming with prefixes, suffixes, counters, dates, and more.

Highlights
  • Batch rename files, folders, and extensions
  • Add prefixes, suffixes, and counters
  • Insert dates into filenames
  • Live preview and undo functionality
  • Rename folders and change extensions
  • Supports iCloud Drive and external drives
Features
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Batch rename files, folders and extensions on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Pick a folder in Files, set your rules, check the live preview and rename hundreds of files in one tap. Made a mistake? Undo restores the original names. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Add a prefix or suffix to every name - Find and replace text in file names - Rename from scratch with a counter: leading zeros, start value, reset per folder - Insert the date: today, creation or modification date, 8 formats, before or after the name - Rename folders, and change or lowercase file extensions - Include subfolders (recursive mode) - Sort by name (natural order), kind, date, size or depth SAFE BY DESIGN - Live preview of the new names before you commit - Conflict detection: duplicates, existing names, invalid characters - Exclude single files from the batch - Undo a rename in one tap, even after closing the app - History of every batch, exportable as a text file FAST - Presets: save your rules once, reuse them on any folder - Thousands of files without freezing - Works with any folder you can open in the Files app: on your device, in iCloud Drive or on external drives RENAMER PRO Try Renamer with 3 full renames: every feature, no limit on how many files. Renamer Pro is an optional one-time purchase, no subscription and no account, and it removes every limit for good. Already bought Renamer? Renamer Pro is already yours, automatically and forever. Undo stays free for everyone, even once the trial is over. WORKS ON - iPhone, iPad, Mac with Apple silicon and Apple Vision - Available in more than 30 languages - No account, no ads, no data collected GOOD TO KNOW Renamer renames files inside folders you open from the Files app. Photos in your Photos library must first be saved to a folder in Files. Download Renamer and put your files in order.

Screenshots

AppBlocker4 screens
Renamer4 screens

Verdict

The call

AppBlocker and Renamer both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of AppBlocker's written reviews are positive against 69% of Renamer's. Renamer's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. AppBlocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Renamer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AppBlocker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Renamer has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of AppBlocker's written reviews are positive against 69% of Renamer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppBlocker ships an update every 2 months, Renamer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AppBlocker versus Renamer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppBlockerRenamer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better4.5 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better69.0% of reviews
Number of ratings318 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer彦辉 侯Marco Tini

Customer experience

AppBlocker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Renamer

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative20.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AppBlocker

Subscriptions1
  • month Pro$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • life_time$89.99
1 purchases

Renamer

One-time1
  • Renamer Pro$5.99

Questions

Is AppBlocker free?
AppBlocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Renamer free?
Renamer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AppBlocker or Renamer?
AppBlocker is rated higher. AppBlocker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Renamer averages 4.5 from 18 ratings.
Do AppBlocker or Renamer have ads?
Neither AppBlocker nor Renamer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AppBlocker or Renamer?
AppBlocker ships an update every 2 months, and Renamer monthly. Most recently, AppBlocker was updated on November 4, 2026 and Renamer on November 8, 2026.

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