# App Blocker vs PDF Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Reader at none against App Blocker's 9. PDF Reader also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). App Blocker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Blocker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. PDF Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Blocker has 73 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

App Blocker ships an update every 4 days, PDF Reader every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Blocker | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-blocker-focus-pal/id6751124216/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-convert-and-edit/id6752774269/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 268 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manuel Fessen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788065349) | [Cuong Kieu Van](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816110113) |

## What reviewers say

### App Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-blocker-focus-pal/id6751124216)

Reclaim your screen time and build better habits with this app. It helps you step away from distracting applications and create intentional breaks using native system features for a private and reliable experience.

**Highlights:** One-tap focus breaks, Smart scheduling for recurring breaks, App and category blocking, Gentle reminders for healthy breaks, Privacy-first insights and charts, Home and Lock Screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| 60 Credit Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $34.99 | one-time |


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-convert-and-edit/id6752774269)

Manage PDF files on your iPhone and iPad with this comprehensive tool. Easily read, convert, edit, merge, split, compress, and sign documents. Organize and share your files efficiently with a fast and intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Read PDFs smoothly, Convert documents to PDF, Edit text and annotate, Sign PDF forms, Merge or split PDFs, Compress PDFs, Organize and share documents

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Blocker free?

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

### Is PDF Reader free?

PDF Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, App Blocker or PDF Reader?

PDF Reader is rated higher. App Blocker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while PDF Reader averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do App Blocker or PDF Reader have ads?

PDF Reader shows ads; App Blocker does not.

### Which is updated more often, App Blocker or PDF Reader?

App Blocker ships an update every 4 days, and PDF Reader every 2 months. Most recently, App Blocker was updated on October 28, 2026 and PDF Reader on October 28, 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.*