Comparison

App Blocker vs Disarray

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

Disarray

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by blocking distracting applications and tracking your habits. It offers scheduled blocking, daily time limits, and insights into your screen time to improve focus and productivity.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps instantly or on a schedule
  • Set daily time limits for app usage
  • Block entire app categories
  • Link habits to app blocks for accountability
  • Visualize streaks with a habit heatmap
  • Detailed screen time insights and reports
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Your phone wasn't built to help you focus. It was engineered to distract you. Disarray fights back. Save at least 2 hours a day. Sleep better. Get more done. Feel less scattered. BLOCK ANY APP Pick the apps dragging your attention away and shut them down. Instantly, on a schedule, or with daily time limits. * Block Now: One tap, instant timer-based blocking * Schedule Blocking: Set recurring blocks for work, sleep, study, or family time * App Time Limits: Set a daily usage cap. Once you hit it, the app is locked * Block entire categories: Social Media, Games, Shopping, News, and more Works with Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X (Twitter), Reddit, Snapchat, Facebook, WhatsApp, Netflix, and any other app. WHY DISARRAY IS DIFFERENT Most blockers just lock your phone. Disarray connects blocking to your real-life goals. Have a task to finish? Block distracting apps until it's done. It's accountability with a purpose. HABIT TRACKER WITH TEETH Disarray isn't just another habit tracker with pretty checkboxes. Link any habit to an app block so your distracting apps stay locked until you show up for yourself. * Create daily, weekly, or custom habits * Attach app blocks directly to your tasks * Beautiful heatmap to visualize your streaks * Reminders to keep you on track SCREEN TIME INSIGHTS See exactly where your time goes. Daily, weekly, and monthly reports show your screen time, top apps, and usage trends so you can spot your biggest time sinks and fix them.
 PERFECT FOR * Anyone trying to stop doomscrolling * People with ADHD who get distracted easily * Students who need to study without interruptions * Professionals who want distraction-free work hours * Anyone building better habits and reclaiming their day 
PRIVATE & SECURE Disarray uses Apple's Screen Time API. All monitoring and blocking happens entirely on your device. Your browsing data, app usage, and personal information never leave your phone. Ever. *All features described above require a subscription.* Terms of Service: https://disarray.platinumdisco.space/terms Privacy Policy: https://disarray.platinumdisco.space/privacy

Screenshots

App Blocker4 screens
Disarray4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Disarray at 100% against App Blocker's 63%. Disarray also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). App Blocker's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (77 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Disarray sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Disarray holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Blocker has 77 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of App Blocker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Disarray's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
App Blocker versus Disarray: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp BlockerDisarray
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (77 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreen Time Control LLCPLATINUMDISCO LLP

Customer experience

App Blocker

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

Disarray

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

In-app purchases

9 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-time3
  • Free for LifeFree
  • Lifetime$29.99
  • Lifetime$99.99
2 purchases

Disarray

Subscriptions2
  • Disarray Pro Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Disarray Pro Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is App Blocker free?
App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Disarray free?
Disarray is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, App Blocker or Disarray?
Disarray is rated higher. App Blocker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Disarray averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do App Blocker or Disarray have ads?
App Blocker shows ads; Disarray does not.

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