Comparison

Tranquil vs One Block

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

Head to head
About

Tranquil

This app helps you regain control of your time and attention by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers customizable focus levels, scheduled sessions, and parental controls to foster better digital habits and achieve deep work.

Highlights
  • Tiered focus levels (Easy, Hard, Deep Focus)
  • Scheduled focus sessions
  • Secure parental controls
  • Habit tracking and reports
  • Customizable block screen
  • Unlimited blocklists
Features
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Are you tired of constantly being distracted? You sit down to work or study, but a notification pops up, and suddenly you're scrolling mindlessly. Before you know it, an hour has passed, and your to-do list is still untouched. You know you need to focus, but the digital world makes it nearly impossible. We created Tranquil for people just like you. those who want to take back control of their time and attention. Imagine a world where you can focus deeply on one task without interruption. With Tranquil's simple interface and powerful blocking features, you can silence the noise and get into your flow. Reclaim your focus with Tranquil, the powerful app and website blocker that adapts to your willpower. Go from gentle reminders to an unbreakable lockdown when you need it most. Tranquil isn't just another app blocker; it's a complete toolkit for building better digital habits and achieving deep, uninterrupted work. Whether you're a student facing exams, a professional on a deadline, or a parent guiding your child, Tranquil provides the control you need. KEY FEATURES: * FIND YOUR PERFECT FOCUS LEVEL Our unique tiered system lets YOU decide how strict to be. -- Easy Mode: A gentle nudge to stay on track, with the flexibility to take a break, and end session early. -- Hard Mode: A serious commitment that makes it difficult to end session early but not impossible to take breaks during a session. -- Deep Focus: An unbreakable, can't end or take breaks. lockdown for your most critical tasks. No loopholes, no excuses. * PLAN YOUR PRODUCTIVITY Don't just block distractions. prevent them. Schedule your focus sessions in advance for specific days and times to protect your deep work, study blocks, or family time. * SECURE PARENTAL CONTROLS Help your kids build a healthy relationship with their devices. Block distracting apps and websites during homework or bedtime. Our secure mode ensures the rules you set can't be easily bypassed with parental lock. * UNDERSTAND YOUR HABITS See exactly where your time goes with simple, insightful reports. Identify your biggest time-wasters and track your progress as you build better habits. Free Features The following features are included for free in the app: # Instant Session: Quickly create and start a focus session on the go. # Unlimited Blocklists: Create as many blocklists as you need to use during your focus sessions. # Deep Focus: Use this strict mode to prevent you from ending a session early and maintain focus. # Customize Block Screen: Personalize the screen that appears when an app is blocked with motivational themes and quotes. Premium Features (Subscription Required) Upgrade to our premium plan to unlock these additional features: # Parental Control: Set a PIN to prevent your child from modifying settings or ending focus sessions early. # Unlimited Sessions: Go beyond the free plan's single session and create an unlimited number of focus sessions. # Time Limit: Enforce your focus goals by blocking distracting apps and websites after a specific time limit. # Scheduled Sessions: Automate your routine by scheduling focus sessions in advance. WHO IT'S FOR: Students: Lock down social media during study sessions and ace your exams. Professionals & Creatives: Protect your flow state from constant notifications and interruptions. Parents: Empower your children with healthy digital boundaries. humans: who have gotten addicted to their smart phones and can't keep it down for more than few hours. Terms of Use: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)Your goals are too important to be lost to distraction. Download Tranquil now and take the first step towards a more focused, productive life.

About

One Block

Features
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End the day-of-busy-but-nothing-done. Most days don't fail for lack of effort. They fail because everything felt urgent and nothing got decided. One Block fixes that with a single rule: choose ONE thing that matters today, protect the time with a focus timer, and see how it actually went. One block. One thing that mattered. Every day. ONE KEY SCENE A DAY — JUST ONE Pick the single most important thing to focus on today. One Block refuses to let you have two — by design. Do fewer things, deeper. The decision is the whole point. PLAN IT BEFORE IT HAPPENS Time-block your Key Scene on a clean calendar with day, week, and month views. Set it the night before, get a reminder before it starts, and let the timer carry you in. Time blocking that fits one focused day. A FOCUS TIMER THAT KEEPS YOU HONEST Start your block and the focus timer runs. Pauses are recorded as they happen, so deep work becomes something you build — not something you pretend. A calmer, more honest take on the classic pomodoro timer: one block, full attention. SEE HOW THE DAY ACTUALLY WENT Planned vs. actual. A Focus Score from 0 to 100. Streaks, Deep Focus Time, completion rate, your best time window, and recovery rate. Receipts you can trust — no more guessing what you got done. INSIGHTS THAT COACH, NOT JUDGE Clear progress summaries across day, week, month, and year. Optional AI insights turn your numbers into short, practical coaching so you keep improving. WHO IT'S FOR - Students preparing for exams - Side-project builders, coders, and indie makers - Writers, researchers, and creators - Anyone tired of confusing "busy" with "productive" WHY ONE BLOCK You don't need more tasks or another endless to-do list. You need to do fewer things, deeper. One Block is a focus and productivity app built so you end every day knowing exactly what you accomplished. FREE & PRO Plan your Key Scene, run the focus timer, and track day and week progress for free. Upgrade to Pro for month, year, and lifetime insights, AI coaching summaries, more execution reminders, and an ad-free experience. PRIVACY FIRST No account required. Your Key Scenes, plans, and progress stay on your device. Download One Block and turn your daily Key Scene into one focused block of deep work. OneBlock Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. • Monthly — billed monthly, auto-renews • Yearly — billed annually, auto-renews • Lifetime — one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://oneblock.joshuanco.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Tranquil4 screens
One Block4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tranquil at none against One Block's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. Tranquil sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and One Block sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tranquil versus One Block: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranquilOne Block
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB33 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBamidele AkingboyeJoshua & Company Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tranquil

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Plan$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium Plan$59.991 Year
3 purchases

One Block

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime purchase$49.99

Questions

Is Tranquil free?
Tranquil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is One Block free?
One Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tranquil or One Block have ads?
One Block shows ads; Tranquil does not.

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