Comparison

App Block, Time limits vs DonutPomo

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

DonutPomo

Features
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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

Screenshots

App Block, Time limits4 screens
DonutPomo4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
App Block, Time limits versus DonutPomo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp Block, Time limitsDonutPomo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.416.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlcaeus Development ABURANUS SOFTWARE COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

5 purchases

App Block, Time limits

Subscriptions5
  • 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
None

DonutPomo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is App Block, Time limits free?
App Block, Time limits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DonutPomo free?
DonutPomo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do App Block, Time limits or DonutPomo have ads?
App Block, Time limits shows ads; DonutPomo does not.
Which is updated more often, App Block, Time limits or DonutPomo?
App Block, Time limits ships an update every 8 days, and DonutPomo daily. Most recently, App Block, Time limits was updated on August 25, 2026 and DonutPomo on May 19, 2026.

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