Block It Out vs Work Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Block It Out
This app automates calendar synchronization across multiple accounts, ensuring you're never double-booked. It protects your privacy by blocking busy times without revealing personal event details, all while operating seamlessly in the background.
- Automated event blocking
- Privacy protection for events
- Seamless background synchronization
- Customizable shadow event titles
- Flexible filtering options
- Support for recurring events
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Block It Out is the easiest way to make sure you're never double-booked again across multiple accounts. Automatically convey availability and protect your privacy with no manual effort. Block It Out uses intelligent event blocking and performs seamless synchronization behind the scenes. Best of all, it does this without talking to the cloud or any external services. Privacy-First Design • Block out busy time in work calendars without revealing personal event details • Create "shadow events" that show you're busy without exposing sensitive information • Customize shadow event titles to maintain professional boundaries Smart Sync Rules • Set up automated rules to sync between any calendar accounts • Choose source calendars and target destination calendars • Advanced filtering options to sync only specific events • Supports recurring events with full recurrence pattern preservation Flexible Filtering • Filter events by title, duration, or custom conditions • Advanced users get hierarchical AND/OR logic for complex rules • Create sophisticated event matching patterns Seamless Background Operation • Automatic background synchronization keeps calendars updated • Real-time notifications when sync operations complete • Works across all your calendar accounts (iCloud, Google, Exchange, etc.) Perfect for Work-Life Balance • Sync personal appointments to work calendar as "busy" blocks • Maintain calendar privacy while ensuring scheduling conflicts are avoided • Professional appearance with customizable shadow event templates Perfect for Work-Work Balance • Consultants: sync your availability across competing clients • Founders: maintain clear availability across your multiple ventures, or your day job and your side hustle • Executives: give your EA access to availability across external commitments without divulging sensitive information Subscription Tiers • Free: 1 sync rule to demonstrate basic functionality • Essential: Up to 2 rules, with privacy filtering and custom shadow titles • Advanced: Unlimited rules, multiple destinations, advanced conditions, rollback capabilities, and custom templates Advanced Features (Advanced Tier) • Multiple destination calendars per rule • Custom shadow event templates and reminders • Transaction rollback system for safe operations • Hierarchical rule logic with AND/OR groups • ...and more! Whether you're coordinating between personal and work calendars, managing multiple business accounts, or simply want to maintain privacy while staying organized, Block It Out provides the automation and control you've needed since the whole thing went digital. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://block-it-out.com/privacy.html
Work Tracker
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Work Tracker by VP Utils is your comprehensive time-tracking solution. Whether you are a freelancer billing hourly, an HR manager tracking attendance, or a developer managing agile sprints, we handle the numbers so you can focus on work. Take control of your hours, simplify reporting, and never struggle with timesheet math again. WHY WORK TRACKER? NO MORE CONTEXT SWITCHING • Seamless Switching: Switch active tasks with a single tap. The app handles background timer logic so you never lose a second. • DevOps States: Assign New, Active, Obstructed, Review, and Closed. View the chronological history of state changes — perfect for agile teams. NO MORE MANUAL MATH • Man-Day Calculator: Automatically convert hours into Man-Day fractions (MD). • Configurable Work Days: Set your standard hours (e.g., 8h, 7.5h) to match company rules. • Customizable Rounding: Precisely round reported hours and MD fractions to your required granularity (i.e. 30 minutes or 0.125 MD). • Dual-Level Tracking: Track Daily Level (attendance) and Task Level (project allocation) simultaneously. STAY ON TRACK • Always-On Tracking: Features stunning Live Activities and Dynamic Island support so you can view your current work state at a glance without opening the app. • Deadlines & Goals: Receive proactive alerts for upcoming task due dates, plus a notification the moment you hit your expected daily work hours. VISUAL TIMELINE & STATS • Interactive Graph: View and tap any task or break interval to edit start/end times down to the minute. • Deep History: Browse weekly/monthly summaries and instantly distinguish Gross vs. Net work time. • Rewards & Breaks: Mark breaks as Paid/Unpaid and track time-based or fixed-price rewards. LIQUID GLASS DESIGN & UX Experience our sleek new Liquid Glass UI, or switch to the classic Solid Color layout anytime. Includes guided onboarding and full Dark Mode support. PREMIUM & PRO FEATURES Take tracking to the next level (14-day free trial available): PREMIUM TIER: • Ad-Free Experience: Remove all ads. • Data Export: Export logs to XLSX and CSV for easy invoicing. • Desktop Apps: Access Work Tracker natively on macOS and other desktop platforms. PRO TIER (Includes Premium): • Cloud Sync & Backup: Safely back up logs. Start tracking on your iPhone, finish on your Mac or any other platform (all mobile and desktop platforms are supported)! And your transfered data are encrypted using RSA-2048 military grade encryption. • Multiple Workspaces (Spaces): Manage distinct projects. Includes a disableable auto-break system that pauses active tasks in other Spaces, preventing accidentally reported simultaneous work. • Web App Data Sync: Manage tracked data from any browser. PERFECT FOR: Freelancers, Developers, Remote Workers, and Managers who need to allocate resources effectively. Download Work Tracker today and make reporting effortless!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Block It Out at none against Work Tracker's shown. Block It Out also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Block It Out sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Work Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Block It Out ships an update every 10 days, Work Tracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Block It Out | Work Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Isaiah Weiner | VACLAV PLAVEC |
In-app purchases
Block It Out
- Block It Out - Essential$4.991 Month
- Block It Out - Advanced$19.991 Month
Work Tracker
- Premium (Monthly)14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Pro (Monthly)14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Premium (Yearly)14 Days trial$49.991 Year
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- Pro (Yearly)14 Days trial$99.991 Year









