Gradually vs App Blocker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gradually
Read full descriptionHide full description
Gradually has a unique tracking mechanic that helps users overcome day-to-day challenges without losing track of what's really important in their lives. It also allows anyone to make challenges with their friend and hold mutual accountability on each other. Finally, it also has tailored tips based on your profile and behaviour to learn what makes you tick in order to improve your changes of actually sticking with your set goals. Terms of Use: https://gogradually.web.app/terms-of-use/ EULA:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gogradually.web.app/privacy-policy/
App Blocker
This app helps you focus by blocking distracting applications and websites with a single tap. Set a timer, and access returns automatically when it's up. An optional tap challenge adds friction for early unlocks.
- One-tap blocking for distracting apps
- Custom focus durations
- Automatic unblock when time is up
- Tap challenge for early unlocks
- Private by design
- Built with Apple’s Screen Time controls
Read full descriptionHide full description
Bricked is a one-tap app blocker and focus timer for moments when your phone needs to get out of the way. Pick a duration, tap once, and Bricked shields distracting apps and sites on this device using Apple’s Screen Time controls. When the timer ends, access returns automatically. Need to unlock early? Make it intentional. Bricked turns early unlocks into a tap challenge: one tap for every second remaining. If there are 10 minutes left, that means 600 taps. You can stop the challenge any time and keep your apps blocked. No app lists to build. No schedules to maintain. No accounts, analytics, or tracking. Just a clean timer, a clear block, and a little friction when you are tempted to bail early. Use Bricked for deep work, studying, reading, bedtime, workouts, meals, meetings, or any break where you want your phone quiet. Features: - One-tap blocking for distracting apps - Custom focus durations - Automatic unblock when time is up - Tap challenge for early unlocks - Simple progress ring and countdown - Private by design: no accounts, no tracking - Built with Apple’s Screen Time controls Bricked is designed for personal focus and self-control. It is not a parental monitoring app and does not track what you do.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: App Blocker at none against Gradually's 2. Gradually's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Gradually sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. App Blocker asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gradually ships an update weekly, App Blocker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gradually | App Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vitor Andrade | YUNFEI XU |
In-app purchases
Gradually
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Lifetime Pro$49.99
App Blocker
No in-app purchases









