# Block It Out vs Private Voice Notes

The clearest difference is device support: Block It Out at 3 against Private Voice Notes's 1. Block It Out also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block It Out sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Private Voice Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block It Out ships an update every 10 days, Private Voice Notes every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block It Out | Private Voice Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-it-out/id6748867285/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Isaiah Weiner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555820861) | [Nicolas Hausmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876536992) |

## What reviewers say

### Block It Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-it-out/id6748867285)

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.

**Highlights:** Automated event blocking, Privacy protection for events, Seamless background synchronization, Customizable shadow event titles, Flexible filtering options, Support for recurring events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Block It Out - Essential | $4.99 | per month |
| Block It Out - Advanced | $19.99 | per month |


### Private Voice Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-voice-notes-chapeau/id6813097198)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapeau+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Chapeau+ Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Chapeau+ Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block It Out free?

Block It Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Private Voice Notes free?

Private Voice Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Block It Out or Private Voice Notes have ads?

Neither Block It Out nor Private Voice Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block It Out or Private Voice Notes?

Block It Out ships an update every 10 days, and Private Voice Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Block It Out was updated on October 24, 2026 and Private Voice Notes on October 24, 2026.

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