AppsBlocker vs Hue Remote for Watch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Hue Remote for Watch
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Hue Remote puts essential Philips Hue lighting controls on your wrist. Turn rooms, zones and individual lights on or off, adjust brightness, choose colors, fine-tune white-light temperature, and save quick colors. You can also customize the order of quick colors, rooms and lights. Hue Remote connects securely to your Hue Bridge over the local network. Optional Hue account linking enables remote control while away. Requires a Philips Hue Bridge and compatible Hue lights. Remote access requires a Hue account. Hue Remote is an independent third-party app and is not affiliated with Signify.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AppsBlocker at Free against Hue Remote for Watch's $1.99. Hue Remote for Watch's advantage is update cadence (monthly 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
AppsBlocker is free to download; Hue Remote for Watch costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AppsBlocker ships an update every 10 months, Hue Remote for Watch monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AppsBlocker | Hue Remote for Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrey Durymanov | Eetu Manttari |
In-app purchases
AppsBlocker
No in-app purchases
Hue Remote for Watch
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do AppsBlocker or Hue Remote for Watch have ads?
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