Comparison

Atten vs Block Apps

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

Head to head
About

Atten

This app helps you regain control of your digital time by blocking distracting apps and websites. Set customizable limits and schedules to improve focus, boost productivity, and build healthier screen time habits.

Highlights
  • App and website blocking
  • Customizable limits and schedules
  • Strict mode for unbreakable focus
  • Multi-device sync
  • Parental controls
  • Usage and progress tracking
Features
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9 out of 10 users reduce unwanted screen time in the first week Users save an average of 90+ minutes daily Conquer distractions, master your focus, and build healthier digital habits. Whether you need to ace your exams, achieve deep work, or simply be more present, Atten is your all-in-one tool to take back control of your time. Block Apps, Websites & Social Media to Reclaim Your Time! Atten helps you block distracting apps and websites, manage your screen time, and build a healthier relationship with your phone. Join thousands of users who are reducing distractions and boosting their productivity in just a few taps. Why Atten? ▶ App & Website Blocker: Instantly block any app or website that pulls you away from your goals. Your perfect social media blocker, distraction blocker, and dopamine detox tool. ▶ Customizable Limits & Schedules: Set daily app timers or schedule blocks for specific times. Automatically enforce focus during work, study, or bedtime routines. ▶ Unbreakable Strict Mode: Stay committed to your goals by making your schedules and limits impossible to bypass. ▶ Seamless Multi-Device Sync: Sync all your blocks, limits, and schedules across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Maintain focus and consistency, no matter which device you're using. ▶ Powerful Parental Controls: Easily set up Atten on your child's device. Block apps, limit screen time, and lock the settings with a passcode to ensure they stay protected and focused. ▶ Usage & Progress Tracking: Monitor your daily, weekly, and monthly app usage with our screen time tracker. Visualize your progress and stay motivated on your digital wellbeing journey. ▶ Home & Lock Screen Widgets: Activate blocks or view timers instantly from your Home Screen. Staying on track has never been easier. For Students: A Distraction-Free Study Zone Block distracting apps and sites to create the optimal study environment. Stop procrastination, improve concentration, and boost your academic performance. For Professionals: Maximize Your Productivity Eliminate digital noise during work hours. Protect your focus, get more done, and reclaim valuable time lost to mindless scrolling and notifications. For Everyone: Build Healthier Habits Atten is more than a blocker—it's a tool for digital wellbeing. Use it to: Promote better sleep by reducing evening screen time. Be more present with friends and family. Support your mental health by creating space for mindfulness and relaxation. Ready to take control? Download Atten today and start your journey to a more focused and productive life! Terms of Service: http://www.atten.app/terms Privacy Policy: http://www.atten.app/privacy-policy

About

Block Apps

Features
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**Cran closes the apps that eat your time. And it doesn't reopen them just because you insist.** Pick the apps, say when they should close: a time window, or a daily usage limit. Cran handles the rest, without you opening anything. **The block holds** Rules apply on their own, including after a restart or an iOS update. Nothing to refresh by hand. **Reopening costs fifteen minutes** No “ignore” button, no “five more minutes”, no end time you can quietly move. Unlocking a rule starts a delay you cannot shorten. That's what separates a decision from an impulse — and it's the whole difference with a block you switch off in two taps. **You are never trapped** Deleting Cran immediately frees every app. “Free everything” is two taps away inside the app. Cran constrains you; it never locks you in. **One purchase, not a subscription** Seven days of the full app, then $14.99 once. Cran costs nothing to run: everything happens on your iPhone, with no account, no server and no data to resell. Nothing would justify billing you every year. **What Cran cannot know** iOS only hands it anonymous tokens: Cran has no idea which apps you block. It cannot read them, and cannot send them anywhere. No data leaves the device. **Before you install** - An adult can always revoke Screen Time access in iOS Settings. No app, including this one, can prevent that — it's an iOS limit, and you deserve to read it here rather than discover it after paying. - Website blocking works in Safari. Other browsers are blocked as apps.

Screenshots

Atten4 screens
Block Apps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Atten at 3 against Block Apps's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Atten sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Block Apps sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Atten versus Block Apps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAttenBlock Apps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (139 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings139 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThird techAlain Fovet

Bugs and requests

Atten

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes when selecting websites to block
  • Website blocking crashes and is unreliable
  • Cannot modify or delete permanently active sessions without reinstalling
  • Unselected apps still get blocked despite deselection
  • Instagram blocking not working while other social apps block correctly
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  • App crashes during setup process
  • Occasional freezing and lag requiring full app restart

Requested features

12 requests
  • Fully customizable popup messages without fixed text
  • Option to add 'Don't show this again' button to rating prompts
  • Less frequent rating/feedback popups (every 6-12 months)
  • Clone sessions or create reusable app lists
  • Move break button to main menu for easier access
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  • Limit break duration to prevent abuse
  • MacOS version of the app
  • More iOS shortcuts and widgets
  • Chinese language support (Traditional and Simplified)
  • Additional language translations
  • Ability to edit or delete active sessions
  • Action button integration for quick focus mode activation

Block Apps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Atten

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Atten Pro | Lifetime$39.99
  • Atten Pro | Lifetime (Family)$44.99
2 purchases

Block Apps

One-time2
  • 7-Day TrialFree
  • Cran Complete$12.99

Questions

Is Atten free?
Atten is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Apps free?
Block Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Atten or Block Apps have ads?
Neither Atten nor Block Apps shows ads.

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