Comparison

Loop vs App Blocker ADHD

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

Head to head
About

Loop

Enhance focus and build healthier habits by controlling your phone usage. This app offers tools to limit distractions, track progress, and boost productivity through timed sessions and app blocking.

Highlights
  • Screen time limits
  • Study timer/Pomodoro mode
  • App blocker
  • Usage analytics
  • Habit tracking
  • Customizable intervals
Features
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Loop – Focus & Screen Time Control Stay focused, reduce distractions, and build better habits with Loop. Whether you're studying, working, or trying to break phone addiction, Loop helps you take control. Why Loop? Screen Time Control: Limit your daily or weekly phone usage Study Timer / Pomodoro Mode: Focus sessions + scheduled breaks App Blocker / Block Apps / App Lock: Temporarily disable distracting apps Stats & Analytics: Monitor usage trends, session durations, top apps Habit Tracker: Build consistent routines and keep streaks Boost Productivity & Focus: Transition into deep work mode Key Features Set custom limits per app or category Pomodoro-style intervals (e.g. 25 min focus / 5 min break) Temporarily lock social media, games, or any apps you choose Visual dashboards: screen time, focus ratio, app ranking Streaks, habit reminders, progress tracking Clean, intuitive UI with alerts, notifications & usage insights Who is Loop for? Students needing study focus Remote workers, freelancers Users wanting better time & screen time control Anyone seeking improved productivity and healthier phone habits “Loop helped me cut screen time and stay in flow during study sessions.” Download Loop now — focus more, waste less time, master your habits. To use this app, you must agree to our End User License Agreement(EULA), avaliable: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ To use this app you must agree to our Privacy Policy, avaliable at https://sites.google.com/view/focus-loop-privacy-policy/home

About

App Blocker ADHD

Features
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MindfulPause: Reclaim Your Time and Focus Tired of complex shortcuts just to block an app? MindfulPause is the easiest, most secure way to stop doomscrolling, beat phone addiction, and regain your productivity. Built natively for iOS with a strict privacy-first approach, MindfulPause doesn't track your personal data. Instead, it breaks the cycle of impulsive habits with mandatory mindful breathing exercises before you can unlock your triggers. START FOR FREE, UPGRADE WHEN READY We believe digital wellbeing should be accessible. You can download and use MindfulPause to set up 1 active guard completely for FREE, forever. Protect your worst digital habit at no cost. Need more? Upgrade to Premium for unlimited guards and advanced tools. WHY MINDFULPAUSE? Unlike other screen time limiters, there are zero complex shortcuts required. Setup takes seconds. When you try to open a blocked app, MindfulPause steps in with a calming breathing circle, forcing you to pause and rethink your instant gratification. KEY FEATURES: Free Forever Tier: Lock your most distracting apps or websites with 1 active guard at zero cost. Instant Setup: No frustrating workarounds. Select your apps and protect them instantly. Privacy First (On-Device): We do not track your app usage or browsing history. Everything is managed securely on your device. Mindful Interventions: Complete a guided breathing exercise before accessing blocked apps. Strict Mode (Premium): Activate un-bypassable locks for severe urges, impulse shopping, or deep study sessions. Unlimited Guards (Premium): Target specific triggers like food delivery, social media, or gaming with customized schedules. Whether you need a digital detox, a study timer, or a way to control impulse habits, MindfulPause is your ultimate wellbeing companion. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS MindfulPause is free to download and use with 1 active guard. For unlimited access and advanced features, we offer premium auto-renewing subscriptions: a monthly plan and a yearly plan (which includes a 3-day free trial), as well as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Pricing may vary depending on your region, and actual charges may be converted to your local currency based on your country of residence. The 3-day free trial is available to all eligible users globally. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Loop4 screens
App Blocker ADHD4 screens

Verdict

The call

Loop and App Blocker ADHD are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Loop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and App Blocker ADHD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loop ships an update every 10 days, App Blocker ADHD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Loop versus App Blocker ADHD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopApp Blocker ADHD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnur UgurMEHMET MOLLA

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Loop

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

App Blocker ADHD

Subscriptions2
  • MindfulPause Premium Monthly$8.991 Month
  • MindfulPause Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • MindfulPause Premium Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Loop free?
Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Blocker ADHD free?
App Blocker ADHD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loop or App Blocker ADHD have ads?
Neither Loop nor App Blocker ADHD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loop or App Blocker ADHD?
Loop ships an update every 10 days, and App Blocker ADHD fortnightly. Most recently, Loop was updated on September 9, 2026 and App Blocker ADHD on September 7, 2026.

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