Comparison

AppTimeOut vs App Blocker

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

Head to head
About

AppTimeOut

This app helps users break phone addiction by providing accountability features like friend-assisted unlocking and scheduled blocking. It allows users to block distracting apps and websites to improve focus and reclaim their time.

Highlights
  • Buddy Lock for accountability
  • Scheduled blocking of apps/websites
  • Timer-based blocking
  • Block any app or website
  • Safari website blocking
  • Screen Time integration
Features
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AppTimeOut helps you break phone addiction by putting real accountability between you and your distractions. Most blockers fail because you can switch them off the moment you feel the urge. AppTimeOut is different. • Buddy Lock — assign a trusted friend as your accountability buddy. To unlock, they send you a code. No code, no access. • Schedule Lock — block during recurring time slots. Set it once; it enforces itself every day. • Timer Lock — block distracting apps and websites for a set duration and stay focused until time's up. Block any app or website via Screen Time, plus Safari website blocking. Free to start. APPTIMEOUT PRO • Monthly — $0.99/month • Yearly — $4.99/year, with a 2-week free trial Unlocks Buddy Lock, unlimited apps & websites, and full Schedule Lock (all 7 days, unlimited slots). Take back control. Reclaim your day. — Manage subscription or cancel anytime in Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://apptimeout.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

App Blocker

Features
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Create time away from your phone with an app blocker made for focus. Lock the social, video, and gaming apps you keep opening for only as long as you need. ■ Lock Now Immediately lock the apps, categories, and websites you choose for the time you set. Step away from your phone whenever it is time to focus. ■ Scheduled Lock Automatically lock apps on the days and at the times you choose. Build a routine for study, work, or bedtime. ■ Timer Lock Automatically lock selected apps when they reach your daily usage limit. Reduce excessive time on social media and video apps. ■ Analysis Check how you use your phone and apps. Review your habits and create rules that work for you. ▶ Recommended for • People who keep opening social media, video, or games • Anyone who wants to focus on studying or work • People who want less phone time before bed • Anyone who wants to set daily usage limits • People who want apps to lock automatically at set times • Anyone who wants distance from apps without deleting them ▶ Examples Morning: Use Scheduled Lock for social media while getting ready or studying Daytime: Tap Lock Now before work to focus on the task at hand Night: Use Timer Lock to reduce time on videos and social media This app is for protecting your own time to focus, not for monitoring anyone else. * Scheduled Lock and Timer Lock are available with PRO. ■ Subscription For terms governing subscriptions, please see the links below. 1. Privacy Policy: https://sorayazawa-ux.github.io/applocksolo-legal/privacy.html 2. Terms of Use: https://sorayazawa-ux.github.io/applocksolo-legal/terms.html

Screenshots

AppTimeOut4 screens
App Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AppTimeOut at none against App Blocker's shown. App Blocker's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. AppTimeOut sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and App Blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppTimeOut ships an update every 5 weeks, App Blocker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
AppTimeOut versus App Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppTimeOutApp Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarry HuynhSora Yazawa

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AppTimeOut

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium14 Days trial$4.991 Year
3 purchases

App Blocker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro Plan$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Plan7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Plan$29.99

Questions

Is AppTimeOut free?
AppTimeOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Blocker free?
App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AppTimeOut or App Blocker have ads?
App Blocker shows ads; AppTimeOut does not.
Which is updated more often, AppTimeOut or App Blocker?
AppTimeOut ships an update every 5 weeks, and App Blocker weekly. Most recently, AppTimeOut was updated on October 7, 2026 and App Blocker on October 10, 2026.

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