# Ellide vs Blocus

The clearest difference is rating: Ellide at 5.0 against Blocus's 4.5. Ellide also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Blocus's advantage is ratings volume (226 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blocus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Ellide asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ellide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocus has 226 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ellide | Blocus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellide/id6747957490/reviews)** | [4.5 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocus-earn-screen-time/id6758338291/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **226** |
| Positive reviews | — | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Niranjan Maka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823582961) | [Diyar Dirik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849149412) |

## What reviewers say

### Ellide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellide/id6747957490)

This app helps you remember where you've stored your belongings at home. Designed with a simple interface, it's ideal for quickly locating items you might have forgotten. It prioritizes user privacy by storing all data locally on the device.

**Highlights:** Item location tracking, Simple user interface, Local data storage, Designed for seniors, Privacy focused

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocus-earn-screen-time/id6758338291)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $17.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $44.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ellide free?

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

### Is Blocus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ellide or Blocus?

Ellide is rated higher. Ellide averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Blocus averages 4.5 from 226 ratings.

### Do Ellide or Blocus have ads?

Neither Ellide nor Blocus 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.*