# SmartOCR vs App Blocker

The clearest difference is rating: App Blocker at 4.6 against SmartOCR's 4.0. App Blocker also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 4). SmartOCR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Blocker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. SmartOCR asks for nothing beyond the download.

App Blocker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Blocker has 37 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartOCR | App Blocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartocr-image-text-scanner/id6744311718/reviews) | **[4.6 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-blocker-focus-pal/id6751124216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 30 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ripon Soum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781016398) | [Manuel Fessen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788065349) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartOCR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartocr-image-text-scanner/id6744311718)

Instantly convert printed text from images into editable digital format. Save time by digitizing documents, receipts, and study materials with high accuracy. Effortlessly capture and save important information for easy reference.

**Highlights:** Instant text conversion, Accurate text recognition, Save scanned text history, Easy to use interface, Digitize documents and receipts, Extract text from study materials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### App Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-blocker-focus-pal/id6751124216)

Reclaim your screen time and build better habits with this app. It helps you step away from distracting applications and create intentional breaks using native system features for a private and reliable experience.

**Highlights:** One-tap focus breaks, Smart scheduling for recurring breaks, App and category blocking, Gentle reminders for healthy breaks, Privacy-first insights and charts, Home and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| 60 Credit Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartOCR free?

SmartOCR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is App Blocker free?

App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SmartOCR or App Blocker?

App Blocker is rated higher. SmartOCR averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while App Blocker averages 4.6 from 37 ratings.

### Do SmartOCR or App Blocker have ads?

Neither SmartOCR nor App Blocker shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*