Comparison

ivBlock vs Website Blocker

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

Head to head
About

ivBlock

This tool helps you block distracting websites and apps to improve focus. Create custom block sets with specific rules, schedules, and usage limits to manage your online time effectively.

Highlights
  • Customizable block sets
  • Scheduled website blocking
  • Daily/hourly usage limits
  • Combined schedule and limit rules
  • Block distracting apps
Features
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ivBlock is a powerful, flexible productivity tool that helps you stay focused by blocking distracting websites and apps—right when you need it. Designed for students, professionals, creators, and anyone who wants to minimize online distractions, ivBlock gives you full control over when and how certain sites can be accessed. Whether you want to block social media during work hours, limit entertainment sites to 10 minutes per hour, or prevent yourself from falling into late-night browsing loops — ivBlock makes it simple. ivBlock is a clone of LeechBlock NG for Safari. Stay Focused. Stay Productive. Create up to 30 customizable block sets, each with its own rules, schedules, and exceptions. ivBlock lets you: • Block websites on a schedule (e.g., weekdays 9am–5pm) • Limit daily or hourly usage (e.g., max 10 minutes every hour) • Combine schedules + limits (e.g., allow 10 minutes per hour only during work hours)

About

Website Blocker

This app helps you regain focus by blocking distracting websites and applications. It also enhances privacy by securing sensitive apps with biometric or PIN locks, offering a simple yet powerful solution to manage screen time and protect your data.

Highlights
  • Block distracting websites
  • Block specific applications
  • Secure apps with Face/Touch ID
  • Secure apps with PIN
  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • Enhance privacy and security
Features
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WebsiteBlocker: your ultimate solution for escaping screen time. A perfect tool to focus on what really matters, block distractions, and increase productivity. Apart from focus, it's a privacy app designed to help keep your sensitive apps private and secure on your device, as you can disable the lock session only with Face/Touch ID or PIN. The app features are intuitive and user-friendly; you can quickly and easily select the apps and websites you want to block with just a tap. It's the perfect app if you want to deny access to specific websites or apps. We think WebsiteBlocker is a simple app that solves a big problem, and here is where the magic happens: simplicity is our superpower. Links Terms of Service: https://websiteblocker.theapp.biz/legal/terms Privacy: https://websiteblocker.theapp.biz/legal/privacy

Screenshots

ivBlock3 screens
Website Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ivBlock at none against Website Blocker's 3. ivBlock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Website Blocker's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating and ratings volume 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. Website Blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. ivBlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for ivBlock against 4.2 for Website Blocker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 24 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ivBlock ships an update every 6 weeks, Website Blocker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ivBlock versus Website Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterivBlockWebsite Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (11 ratings) — better4.2 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1124 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerincuvolve UG (haftungsbeschränkt)The App, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

ivBlock

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Website Blocker

Subscriptions3
  • WebisteBlocker Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • WebsiteBlcker Pro$9.991 Month
  • WebsiteBlocker Pro$19.991 Year

Questions

Is ivBlock free?
ivBlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Website Blocker free?
Website Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ivBlock or Website Blocker?
ivBlock is rated higher. ivBlock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Website Blocker averages 4.2 from 24 ratings.
Do ivBlock or Website Blocker have ads?
Website Blocker shows ads; ivBlock does not.
Which is updated more often, ivBlock or Website Blocker?
ivBlock ships an update every 6 weeks, and Website Blocker every 9 days. Most recently, ivBlock was updated on October 24, 2026 and Website Blocker on October 25, 2026.

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