Comparison

AppsBlocker vs SoundSentry

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

Head to head
About

AppsBlocker

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AppsBlocker helps you break the cycle of compulsive app opening—the automatic, mindless taps that often lead to hours lost on social media and entertainment apps. How It Works - Set a delay (5 seconds – 2 minutes) for apps you open compulsively - Unlock them for a 10-minute session, with the option to extend if needed - Apps block again automatically once the session ends or if you don’t unlock within 2 minutes Why AppsBlocker is Different - Smart session management: apps re-block every 10 minutes by default - Compulsive opening prevention: adds friction to unconscious taps - Flexible extensions: add more time only when you need it - Automatic re-blocking: no need to reset—AppsBlocker handles it for you - Native iOS integration: built on Apple’s Screen Time for reliability Perfect For Stopping - Mindless TikTok scrolling - Compulsive Instagram checks - Automatic social media opening - Background app switching habits - Endless scrolling sessions Features - Customizable delay timers (from 5 seconds up to 2 minutes) - One-tap session extensions from the shield interface - Clean, distraction-free design - All data stays on your device - No subscriptions or accounts required - Works with any app or app category

About

SoundSentry

Features
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Stay focused. Let important sounds come to you. SoundSentry listens in the background (microphone permission required) and uses iOS Sound Analysis to recognize common household sounds. When a selected sound is detected—like a baby crying, a dog barking, or a knock at the door—SoundSentry immediately sends a local notification so you can respond without taking off your headphones. Great for Working/studying at home with ANC headphones Baby care: crying alerts and other cues Pet care: barking or unusual activity Home awareness: knocks and other events Key Features Choose what to detect: baby cry, dog bark, knocking, and more (availability depends on iOS support) Instant local notifications: get alerted the moment a target sound is detected Privacy-first design: analysis is intended to run on-device (no model training needed) Permissions Microphone: to listen and analyze sounds Notifications: to alert you when a target sound is detected No account required. Disclaimer: Detection accuracy depends on distance, noise level, and device placement. For best results, place the device near the monitored area.

Screenshots

AppsBlocker4 screens
SoundSentry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AppsBlocker at Free against SoundSentry's $4.99. SoundSentry's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

AppsBlocker is free to download; SoundSentry costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppsBlocker ships an update every 10 months, SoundSentry every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
AppsBlocker versus SoundSentry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppsBlockerSoundSentry
PriceFree — better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.2 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrey DurymanovKai Chen

In-app purchases

None

AppsBlocker

No in-app purchases

None

SoundSentry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AppsBlocker free?
AppsBlocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoundSentry free?
SoundSentry costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do AppsBlocker or SoundSentry have ads?
Neither AppsBlocker nor SoundSentry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AppsBlocker or SoundSentry?
AppsBlocker ships an update every 10 months, and SoundSentry every 2 months. Most recently, AppsBlocker was updated on October 16, 2026 and SoundSentry on October 7, 2026.

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