Comparison

Giraffocus vs Blocus

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

Head to head
About

Giraffocus

Regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting apps and websites. This app encourages mindful habits by introducing a brief pause before opening time-wasting applications, helping you focus on what truly matters.

Highlights
  • Block apps and websites
  • Mindful pause for conscious choice
  • Customizable groups and limits
  • Save hours of daily time
  • Guided by a giraffe companion
Features
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Take back control of your time with Giraffocus – the Screen Time Control App. Please note: All app functionality requires an in-app purchase (subscription or lifetime). The app can be downloaded for free, but features are available only after purchase. Block distracting apps and websites, save hours every day, and bring focus back into your life. With Giraffocus you don’t just block apps — you unlock mindful habits. Before opening a distracting app, you’ll pause for a few seconds, giving your brain the chance to reset and choose consciously. Features available after purchase: • Block apps & websites – stay in control of your screen time • Mindful pause – reduce impulsive scrolling • Custom groups & limits – tailor rules for social, shopping, and games • Save hours every day – focus on what truly matters • Simple & cute design – guided by your little giraffe companion Whether you want to stay focused at work, study without distractions, or spend less time on your phone, Giraffocus makes it simple. Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kwcodes.com/privacy/

About

Blocus

This app helps you break distraction habits and regain control of your time by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers various enforcement modes, from gentle nudges to strict, irreversible blocks, and allows unlocking distractions only after completing specific tasks or challenges.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Set daily limits and smart schedules
  • Extreme Mode for irreversible blocking
  • Unlock distractions via challenges or tasks
  • PIN Code Mode for external accountability
  • Integrates with system Screen Time
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Blocus – The Focus App That Actually Stops You From Cheating Blocus is a powerful focus and productivity app designed to help you break distraction habits and regain control of your time. Whether you need gentle nudges or absolute enforcement, Blocus adapts to your willpower — or replaces it when needed. Block distracting apps and websites using Blocklists or Allowlists, set daily limits, or automate focus with smart schedules. Blocus integrates seamlessly with Screen Time, ensuring reliable and system-level blocking you can trust. For moments when discipline isn't enough, Blocus offers strict enforcement modes: Extreme Mode A fully irreversible block. Once activated, it cannot be ended early — no tricks, no loopholes, no excuses. Challenges & Unlock Tasks Unlock distractions only after completing meaningful actions: • Steps or workout challenges • Push-ups, squats, planks • Pomodoro sessions • Sudoku or math challenges • Location-based unlocks PIN Code Mode A trusted friend receives a unique unlock code — so only someone else can free you. Perfect for real accountability. Advanced Control & Convenience • Smart schedules by time or day • Flexible or ultra-strict configurations Whether you're studying, working, training your focus, or fighting phone addiction — Blocus gives you the structure you need and the freedom you earn. Stop negotiating with distractions. Block them. Commit. Focus with Blocus. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.blocus-app.com/privacy

Screenshots

Giraffocus4 screens
Blocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

Giraffocus and Blocus both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Giraffocus's written reviews are positive against 17% of Blocus's. Blocus's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (226 vs 8). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Giraffocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Blocus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Giraffocus against 4.5 for Blocus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocus has 226 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Giraffocus's written reviews are positive against 17% of Blocus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Giraffocus ships an update every 5 weeks, Blocus every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Giraffocus versus Blocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGiraffocusBlocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings)4.5 (226 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings8226 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKrzysztof WerysDiyar Dirik

Customer experience

Giraffocus

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Blocus

All ratings226 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Giraffocus

Subscriptions2
  • Giraffocus Pro (1 month)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Giraffocus Pro (1 week)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Giraffocus Pro (lifetime)$39.99
10 purchases

Blocus

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly plan$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Yearly plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • Unlock$0.99
  • Unlock$3.99
  • Unlock$8.99
Show 3 more
  • Unlock$17.99
  • Unlock$44.99
  • Unlock$89.99

Questions

Is Giraffocus free?
Giraffocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blocus free?
Blocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Giraffocus or Blocus?
Blocus is rated higher. Giraffocus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Blocus averages 4.5 from 226 ratings.
Do Giraffocus or Blocus have ads?
Neither Giraffocus nor Blocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Giraffocus or Blocus?
Giraffocus ships an update every 5 weeks, and Blocus every 3 days. Most recently, Giraffocus was updated on November 5, 2026 and Blocus on November 5, 2026.

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