Comparison

App Blocker vs RushList

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

Head to head
About

App Blocker

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting applications and websites. Utilize custom block lists and focus sessions to improve productivity and mental well-being.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Create custom block lists
  • Schedule focus sessions
  • Manage screen time effectively
  • Improve productivity and mental health
  • Personalized app and website blocking
Features
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Block distractions and focus better. 4 hours. That’s the average time you’ll spend looking at your phone today. With a combination of app restrictions, to-do list, you can begin to focus better and accomplish your dreams. BENEFITS 94% of our members are less distracted 93% are more productive thanks to the app 90% experience improved mental health 79% save at least 1 hour *daily* thanks to the app KEY FEATURES Calendar • Stay focused on daily basis • Create custom blocks/events to study, work or enjoying a family dinner • Custom block lists for specific apps or categories App Restrictions: • Instantly block distracting apps and websites with the #1 blocker. • Control your screen time and stop doomscrolling. Focus Sessions: • Block apps and websites while you're working to maintain deep focus. • You can always take a break to unblock them temporarily. BENEFITS Better Screen Time Management: Save at least one hour daily by reducing distractions. Increased Productivity: 93% of users report being more productive thanks to the app. Improved Mental Health: 90% of users experience reduced stress and improved mindfulness. Enhanced Focus: 94% of users report feeling less distracted and more focused. CREATE A PERSONALIZED APP LIST You can add or remove any App and Website that are distracting to you directly from To Do Lock's settings in the app. You can customize your To do Lock experience and block all apps and sites on your phone, including: - Facebook - Instagram - Snapchat - TikTok - Youtube - Netflix - Tinder - Hinge - Bumble - Many more: News, Messaging, Dating, Adult/Porn, Money apps etc. PRIVATE & SAFE We use Apple's Screen Time API in order to monitor and block apps you use. Installation is easy and takes a few seconds on your iPhone. Unlike most apps, App Blocker works entirely on your phone and personal browsing data never leaves your device. Subscription pricing and terms: App Blocker offers an auto-renewing yearly subscription at $99.99/year to provide you with unlimited access to the all features while you maintain an active subscription. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Need help? Contact us here: https://screentimecontrol.app/contact-us Read more about our terms and conditions here: Privacy policy: https://screentimecontrol.app/privacy-and-policy/ Terms and conditions: https://screentimecontrol.app/terms-and-conditions

About

RushList

This app helps you manage your daily tasks and routines by focusing on what needs to be done today. It offers motivational quotes, flexible task creation, and a system that clears unfinished tasks to reduce overwhelm and encourage productivity.

Highlights
  • Daily productivity reset
  • Motivational quotes
  • Private and secure iCloud sync
  • Flexible task and list creation
  • Focus on today's tasks
  • Lifetime Efficiency Score tracking
Features
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Share the everyday list. Make room for today. RushList brings daily tasks, shopping, and personal plans into one simple place. Create a shared list with someone you trust, or keep your own to-dos separate in your private list. PLAN TOGETHER Create shared lists for groceries, everyday tasks, and weekend plans. Send an invitation, accept an invite link or code, and switch between your lists from the Lists screen. Shared lists require Sign in with Apple. FOCUS ON TODAY Countdown timers make the time left on each task easy to see. Items expire after 24 hours by default. Use custom expiration times or turn expiration off in settings to suit the way you plan. KEEP EVERYDAY TASKS ORGANIZED Use the Shopping, Tasks, and Other categories to find what you need. Keep a personal list alongside the lists you share. MAKE PROGRESS VISIBLE See your created, completed, and expired items in your progress statistics. Review your history and build on the small things you finish. REMINDERS THAT FIT YOUR DAY Choose reminder times and enable notifications to help you return to your list. SUBSCRIPTION An active subscription is required to use RushList's features. Available plans and prices are shown in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.rushlistapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

App Blocker4 screens
RushList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RushList at 100% against App Blocker's 63%. RushList also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). App Blocker's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (85 vs 18). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. App Blocker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and RushList sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RushList holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of App Blocker's written reviews are positive against 100% of RushList's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Blocker ships an update every 11 days, RushList every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
App Blocker versus RushList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp BlockerRushList
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (85 ratings)4.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings85 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreen Time Control LLCSebastian Ottow

Customer experience

App Blocker

All ratings77 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

RushList

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

App Blocker

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium$8.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Premium$24.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99
3 purchases

RushList

Subscriptions2
  • Go Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Boost Productivity (Annual)3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime - Premium$29.99

Questions

Is App Blocker free?
App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RushList free?
RushList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, App Blocker or RushList?
RushList is rated higher. App Blocker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while RushList averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.
Do App Blocker or RushList have ads?
App Blocker shows ads; RushList does not.
Which is updated more often, App Blocker or RushList?
App Blocker ships an update every 11 days, and RushList every 6 days. Most recently, App Blocker was updated on November 4, 2026 and RushList on November 4, 2026.

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