Mastery vs HardBlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mastery
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Mastery helps you build discipline through repetition. Track any skill. Log your practice. Watch yourself improve, one rep at a time. Whether you are learning something new, training your body, refining your craft, or building steady habits, Mastery gives you a simple system to return to daily. Progress is not about perfection. It is about showing up. Key Features: • Track any skill or habit with fast, simple logging • Level system from 1 to 100 to make growth visible • Milestone titles from Initiate to Master • Daily logs with notes to record your practice over time • Clean design built for focus • The Dojo: a daily show-up journal for steady, meaningful growth The Dojo is a daily practice space built around consistency, not streaks. A place to show up, reflect, and anchor your training in real action. Each day offers a simple scene and choice rooted in practice: body, mind, and spirit. Build discipline. Track progress. Stay with the work.
HardBlock
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Hard Block is the most effective app blocker built on Apple Screen Time. Once you set a block, there is no way out — not even deleting the app. This is intentional. Real focus requires real commitment. — FEATURES — • Block Now — Pick apps, set a timer, and lock them instantly. The countdown runs in real time. • Scheduled Blocks — Set recurring blocks by day and time. Perfect for work hours, study sessions, or bedtime. • Quick Combos — Save groups of apps you block regularly. One tap to activate. • Gamification — Level up based on your daily screen-free minutes. Earn badges for consistency. • Beautiful Shield Screen — A custom screen replaces blocked apps so you stay aware. — WHO IS THIS FOR — People who are serious about cutting screen time. Not people who want to feel like they are. If you are looking for an app you can easily turn off, this is not it. — FREE vs PRO — Free: up to 3 apps per block, 10 sessions, 1 schedule. Pro: everything unlimited. Privacy Policy: https://maixuandat.com/hardblock-privacy Terms of Use: https://maixuandat.com/hardblock-terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HardBlock at Free against Mastery's $1.99. HardBlock also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). Mastery's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, 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
HardBlock is free to download; Mastery costs $1.99 up front. HardBlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mastery asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mastery ships an update every 9 days, HardBlock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mastery | HardBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benny Jien | Dat Mai Xuan |
In-app purchases
Mastery
No in-app purchases
HardBlock
- Hard Block Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Hard Block Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
