# Apps Block vs TimerTiles

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimerTiles at 100% against Apps Block's 0%. Apps Block's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Apps Block is free to download; TimerTiles costs $1.99 up front. TimerTiles sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Apps Block asks for nothing beyond the download.

Apps Block ships an update every 8 days, TimerTiles every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apps Block | TimerTiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apps-block-focus-mode/id6745417442/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 23 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KAZUNORI WAKAMATSU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721880240) | [souma kaneko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896695718) |

## What reviewers say

### Apps Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apps-block-focus-mode/id6745417442)

This app helps you concentrate on tasks like studying or working by blocking distracting applications and silencing their notifications. Set daily focus goals, track your progress, and use timers for dedicated work sessions to build better concentration habits.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Silence notifications, Set daily focus goals, Track blocking history, Start blocking with a timer

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TimerTiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timertiles-widget-timer/id6782746504)

Start timers instantly from your Home or Lock Screen widgets with a single tap. Ideal for cooking, studying, or workouts, this app offers customizable colored presets and live activity updates. It ensures timers ring even in Silent mode, prioritizing user privacy with no data collection or ads.

**Highlights:** One-tap widget timer start, Customizable colored presets, Live Activity and Dynamic Island support, Rings in Silent/Focus modes, Privacy-focused, no data collection, Multiple timer use cases

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Unlimited widgets) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro + Support | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apps Block free?

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

### Is TimerTiles free?

TimerTiles costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Apps Block or TimerTiles have ads?

Neither Apps Block nor TimerTiles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Apps Block or TimerTiles?

Apps Block ships an update every 8 days, and TimerTiles every 6 days. Most recently, Apps Block was updated on October 7, 2026 and TimerTiles on October 2, 2026.

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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.*