# ReadBlock vs ReadLock

The clearest difference is update cadence: ReadLock at every 5 days against ReadBlock's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadBlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and ReadLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReadBlock ships an update every 3 weeks, ReadLock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadBlock | ReadLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readlock-app-blocker/id6780989764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mikalai Ptashyts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777676648) | [MATTHEW HENRY FOSTER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780989766) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readblock-read-to-unlock-apps/id6756010634)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadBlock Pro Monthly | $5.49 | per month |
| ReadBlock Pro Annual | $22.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


### ReadLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readlock-app-blocker/id6780989764)

This app requires users to read a page from a selected text before granting access to blocked apps, categories, or websites. It utilizes Apple's Screen Time system to enforce focus and offers a library of public-domain classics for reading material.

**Highlights:** Earn app access through reading, Block apps, categories, and websites, Schedule reading locks, Manual app locking, Built-in reader with public-domain classics, Track local reading progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Read Lock Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Read Lock Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadBlock free?

ReadBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ReadLock free?

ReadLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ReadBlock or ReadLock have ads?

Neither ReadBlock nor ReadLock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReadBlock or ReadLock?

ReadBlock ships an update every 3 weeks, and ReadLock every 5 days. Most recently, ReadBlock was updated on September 7, 2026 and ReadLock on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*