Comparison

Applimits vs App Blocker

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

Head to head
About

Applimits

Features
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Can't focus? Keep reaching for your phone? Solve these problems now! Applimits is a powerful app blocker designed for those who are serious about staying focused. 【Perfect for】 ・Students and professionals studying for exams or certifications ・Those who can't resist checking social media or games during work ・Anyone wanting to break free from phone addiction ・People losing sleep from late-night phone scrolling 【Key Features】 ■ Usage Time Limits (Up to 6 schedules on paid plan) Set specific apps and daily time limits for each day of the week. Automatic enforcement keeps you on track. ■ Instant Block Use flexible timers to manage work and study sessions. Selected apps become inaccessible while the timer runs. ■ Scheduled Restrictions Block specific apps during certain hours, like before bedtime or during study time. Keep essential apps accessible while eliminating distractions. ■ Hard Lock Mode (Premium) Completely lock settings and timers. No relying on willpower—make it physically impossible to disable restrictions. This prevents the "just this once" temptation. 【Use Cases】 ・Block social media and games completely during exam prep ・Auto-restrict YouTube and TikTok 2 hours before bedtime ・Guarantee 3 hours of daily study time until your certification exam For those who find Screen Time insufficient and are serious about focus. Let Applimits help you accomplish what needs to be done. Terms of Use: https://applimits.com/en/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://applimits.com/en/privacypolicy

About

App Blocker

Features
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Create time away from your phone with an app blocker made for focus. Lock the social, video, and gaming apps you keep opening for only as long as you need. ■ Lock Now Immediately lock the apps, categories, and websites you choose for the time you set. Step away from your phone whenever it is time to focus. ■ Scheduled Lock Automatically lock apps on the days and at the times you choose. Build a routine for study, work, or bedtime. ■ Timer Lock Automatically lock selected apps when they reach your daily usage limit. Reduce excessive time on social media and video apps. ■ Analysis Check how you use your phone and apps. Review your habits and create rules that work for you. ▶ Recommended for • People who keep opening social media, video, or games • Anyone who wants to focus on studying or work • People who want less phone time before bed • Anyone who wants to set daily usage limits • People who want apps to lock automatically at set times • Anyone who wants distance from apps without deleting them ▶ Examples Morning: Use Scheduled Lock for social media while getting ready or studying Daytime: Tap Lock Now before work to focus on the task at hand Night: Use Timer Lock to reduce time on videos and social media This app is for protecting your own time to focus, not for monitoring anyone else. * Scheduled Lock and Timer Lock are available with PRO. ■ Subscription For terms governing subscriptions, please see the links below. 1. Privacy Policy: https://sorayazawa-ux.github.io/applocksolo-legal/privacy.html 2. Terms of Use: https://sorayazawa-ux.github.io/applocksolo-legal/terms.html

Screenshots

Applimits4 screens
App Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Applimits at none against App Blocker's shown. 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. Applimits sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and App Blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Applimits ships an update every 10 days, App Blocker weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Applimits versus App Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApplimitsApp Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.417.4
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperButterFalconSora Yazawa

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Applimits

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
3 purchases

App Blocker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro Plan$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Plan7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Plan$29.99

Questions

Is Applimits free?
Applimits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Blocker free?
App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Applimits or App Blocker have ads?
App Blocker shows ads; Applimits does not.
Which is updated more often, Applimits or App Blocker?
Applimits ships an update every 10 days, and App Blocker weekly. Most recently, Applimits was updated on September 23, 2026 and App Blocker on September 24, 2026.

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