# App Blocker vs Mindscope 2

The clearest difference is ads: Mindscope 2 at none against App Blocker's shown. Mindscope 2 also leads on device support (4 vs 1). App Blocker's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Blocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Mindscope 2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for App Blocker against 5.0 for Mindscope 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

App Blocker ships an update every 4 weeks, Mindscope 2 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Blocker | Mindscope 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-blocker-focus-and-detox/id6749894548/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindscope-2/id6749939290/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Armen Danielian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832698313) | [John Goering](https://appshunter.io/developer/507507566) |

## What reviewers say

### App Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-blocker-focus-and-detox/id6749894548)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Annually Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### Mindscope 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindscope-2/id6749939290)

Capture and organize your thoughts visually with a fluid mind-mapper and outliner. Create nested entries, link ideas, and export your work in various formats. Syncs across Apple devices and offers offline access.

**Highlights:** Free-form visual boards, Instant outlining and nesting, Multiple boards per project, Rich entry types (text, links, todos, notes), Line and arrow connections, Smart Undo/Redo, Multiple export formats (OPML, PDF, PNG, HTML)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mindscope Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Mindscope Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Mindscope Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Blocker free?

App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mindscope 2 free?

Mindscope 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, App Blocker or Mindscope 2?

App Blocker and Mindscope 2 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do App Blocker or Mindscope 2 have ads?

App Blocker shows ads; Mindscope 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, App Blocker or Mindscope 2?

App Blocker ships an update every 4 weeks, and Mindscope 2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, App Blocker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mindscope 2 on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*