# App Blocker vs bar'd

The clearest difference is rating: bar'd at 5.0 against App Blocker's 4.0. bar'd also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). App Blocker's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Blocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. bar'd asks for nothing beyond the download.

bar'd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Blocker | bar'd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-blocker-tranquo/id6745102822/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bard-barcode-app-blocker/id6761489805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Semih Cihan](https://appshunter.io/developer/968347346) | [Kenneth Rapko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889931958) |

## What reviewers say

### App Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-blocker-tranquo/id6745102822)

This app helps you break the habit of excessive app usage by setting custom time limits between launches. It provides instant interception with usage statistics and allows for flexible overrides, all while ensuring 100% privacy as your data never leaves your device.

**Highlights:** Smart App Blocking, Instant Interception, Flexible Overrides, Insightful Usage Stats, Fully Customizable, 100% Private

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |


### bar'd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bard-barcode-app-blocker/id6761489805)

This app enforces digital discipline by linking your phone's Focus Modes to physical barcodes. Scan a barcode to unlock distracting apps, ensuring genuine accountability for your screen time. Track your progress and build streaks towards focused hours.

**Highlights:** Enforce focus modes with physical barcodes, Shield distracting apps at system level, Customizable app whitelists, Automated daily focus schedules, Track focused hours and streaks, On-device data privacy

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Blocker free?

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

### Is bar'd free?

bar'd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, App Blocker or bar'd?

bar'd is rated higher. App Blocker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while bar'd averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do App Blocker or bar'd have ads?

Neither App Blocker nor bar'd 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.*