Hush Focus vs Block Me
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Hush Focus
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Hush Focus helps you reclaim your attention - not by blocking distractions, but by making them disappear. Tap your Hush tag or start a focus session, and watch distracting apps vanish until youβre ready to return. Whether youβre working, studying, or just taking a mindful break, Hush turns your phone into a calm, focused space. What makes Hush different: - Hidden, not blocked: Apps you choose simply disappear until your session ends. - Tap to focus: Start or end a session instantly using your Hush NFC tag. - Smart schedules: Automate focus time that fits your routine. - Track your progress: See your daily focus streaks and total time reclaimed. - Peaceful design: Minimal, dark, and distraction-free by nature. No pings. No noise. No temptations - just flow.
Block Me
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In a world designed to steal your attention, βjust one more minute" easily turns into thirty - Block Me helps you take it back. Block Me was born out of frustration with companies charging outrageous prices for a simple piece of plastic with an NFC tag inside. We believe tools for digital wellness should be accessible to everyone, not another expensive subscription. Thatβs our commitment: Block Me is completely free and contains no ads or in-app purchases. Ever. Block me is a simple yet powerful app built on a philosophy of "high-friction" to help you create intentional space away from digital distractions. It allows you to temporarily block distracting apps and silence their notifications, creating a clean space for you to focus, work, or just be present. The app is fully featured right out of the box, with no extra hardware needed to start building healthier habits. For those who want a physical separation, you can power up your experience by bringing your own NFC tag. Link any standard, inexpensive tag to a Block, and a simple tap is all it takes to start or stop a session, creating a tangible commitment to your focus. Your privacy is paramount. Block Me has no user accounts, collects no personal data, and all of your settings are stored exclusively and securely on your device. Join us, and let's start taking back our time.
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Verdict
Hush Focus and Block Me are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Hush Focus | Block Me |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adarsh Panikkar | David Gonzalez |
In-app purchases
Hush Focus
No in-app purchases
Block Me
No in-app purchases









