App Block, Time limits vs DonutPomo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
App Block, Time limits
This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distractions and building healthier screen habits. It offers scheduled app blocking, daily time limits, and focus sessions to improve productivity and mindfulness.
- Scheduled app and website blocking
- Daily time limits for app usage
- Hard difficulty blocking with no skipping
- Focus sessions with custom app whitelists
- Screen time and notification tracking
- Analysis of productive vs. distractive screen time
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Flow – Take Control of Your Time Flow helps you block distractions, build better screen habits, and focus on what really matters. Whether that means finishing your work, being more present, or cutting down on endless scrolling, Flow gives you the tools to take back control. Block distractions when it counts – Scheduled blocks: Set times when specific apps and websites are automatically blocked. – Time limits: Choose how long you can use an app or website per day before it's locked. – Hard difficulty: No skipping, no turning it off—once active, the block stays in place. – Focus sessions: Block everything except the apps and websites you choose, for a fixed amount of time like 30 minutes or 1 hour. Understand your screen habits – Track your total screen time, pickups, and notifications. – See how much productive and distractive screen time you have. – Learn where your time really goes and start making changes that last. Built for real change it's a powerful, intentional tool for people who want to be more focused, more mindful, and more in control of their digital lives. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION* A Flow subscription is required to use and enjoy full access to features and content. Terms of use: https://github.com/alcaeusdevelopment/Fokus-Policies/blob/main/Terms-Of-Service.md
DonutPomo
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DonutPomo – Focus Timer That Rewards You with Donuts! Who Needs DonutPomo? If you ever… * Struggle to stay focused while studying or working * Get distracted by social media apps * Want to turn productivity into something fun and rewarding Then Donutpomo is your perfect focus companion. It helps you build deep focus habits and celebrate your progress — one donut at a time! Key Features * A straightforward focus timer (default 25 minutes) built for deep, uninterrupted work. * Earn a donut reward after each completed focus session — a fun visual reward to keep momentum. * Progress overview: track total focus hours, streaks, donut count, and daily/weekly charts. * App-blocking support: optionally block distracting apps during focus sessions to help maintain attention. * No ads: distraction-free experience so you can keep your focus sharp and your rewards uncluttered. * Home & Lock Screen widgets Additional Features: * Customizable session lengths and break intervals. * Soft pastel visuals, rounded design and smooth gradients for a calming UI. * Theme options: choose your donut-inspired palette and personalize your experience. * Lightweight and intuitive: open the app, start a session, earn your donut — it’s that simple. Contact & Follow Us Have feedback or ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Email: appstore.uranus@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DonutPomo at none against App Block, Time limits's 5. DonutPomo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 8 days). On price, 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
Both are free to download. App Block, Time limits sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. DonutPomo asks for nothing beyond the download.
App Block, Time limits ships an update every 8 days, DonutPomo daily. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | App Block, Time limits | DonutPomo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alcaeus Development AB | URANUS SOFTWARE COMPANY LIMITED |
In-app purchases
App Block, Time limits
- Fokus Pro - Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Flow Pro - Monthly$5.991 Month
- Flow Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- Flow Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Fokus Pro - App Blocker7 Days trial$59.991 Year
DonutPomo
No in-app purchases
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