Comparison

Time@Location vs BarBlock

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

Head to head
About

Time@Location

Automatically track your time spent at various locations using geofencing. Log driving mileage effortlessly via CarPlay and get AI-powered insights into your time usage. Export detailed reports for your records.

Highlights
  • Automatic location-based time tracking
  • Background geofencing for arrivals/departures
  • CarPlay integrated mileage logging
  • AI assistant for data queries
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • PDF/CSV report export
  • GPX/KML mileage export
Features
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Time tracking that handles itself. Set up your locations once — office, home, client sites, wherever matters — and forget about it. Time@Location detects every arrival and departure automatically using geofencing in the background. No tapping. No timers. No forgotten entries. Automatic. Always. The app runs silently in the background 24/7, even when your phone is in standby. Arrival and departure times are recorded the moment they happen. Mileage log without the hassle. Connect to CarPlay and your drive starts recording automatically. Disconnect and it stops. Your route appears in the app instantly, complete with distance driven. GPX and KML export ready for tax and expense reports. AI assistant for your data. Ask questions about your own records: "How much time did I spend at the office this month?" or "Which week had the most drives?" — answered on-device from your real data. Multiple devices, one dataset. Optional iCloud sync keeps iPhone and iPad in sync automatically. Only one device records at a time — the other switches to view-only mode automatically. Your data stays yours. No account. No subscription. No sharing. All data remains in your iCloud account or exclusively on your device — your choice. Export reports as PDF or CSV — ready for your tax advisor, employer, or your own records.

About

BarBlock

This app helps reduce screen time by requiring users to scan a real-world barcode to unlock selected apps. It adds friction to app usage, encouraging conscious choices and breaking automatic habits. Setup is simple, with no subscriptions or in-app purchases required.

Highlights
  • Block apps by scanning real-world barcodes
  • Unlock apps by rescanning the same barcode
  • Reduces screen time and automatic phone use
  • Privacy-first design, no accounts or sign-ups
  • Works offline, all data stored locally
  • Unlimited app blocking
Features
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BarBlock reduces screen time by adding real-world friction to app blocking. Instead of relying on willpower or screen time limits, you lock distracting apps by scanning a barcode you already have, like one on a book or a food package. Those apps stay blocked until you scan the same barcode again. Setup is super easy: choose the apps you want to block, scan any barcode, and they stay locked until you rescan it. No extra devices, nothing new to buy, no subscriptions, no accounts, no sign-ups. You can block unlimited apps, and the app works fully offline with all data stored locally. Nothing is tracked, collected, or sent to any server. BarBlock is built for people who want to cut screen time, anyone who's outgrown standard app blockers and screen time limits, and anyone looking for a simple, private, reliable focus tool without the complexity or cost.

Screenshots

Time@Location4 screens
BarBlock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Time@Location at every 4 days against BarBlock's every 2 weeks. BarBlock's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Time@Location costs $3.99 and BarBlock $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time@Location ships an update every 4 days, BarBlock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Time@Location versus BarBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime@LocationBarBlock
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Rating—4.9 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#195 — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert OrtnerNAVON HAIM SOUSSAN

Customer experience

Time@Location

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BarBlock

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Time@Location

No in-app purchases

None

BarBlock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Time@Location free?
Time@Location costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BarBlock free?
BarBlock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Time@Location or BarBlock have ads?
Neither Time@Location nor BarBlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time@Location or BarBlock?
Time@Location ships an update every 4 days, and BarBlock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Time@Location was updated on September 30, 2026 and BarBlock on October 8, 2026.

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