# Halo vs ZoneBlock

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Halo at 16.0 against ZoneBlock's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Halo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ZoneBlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Halo ships an update every 9 days, ZoneBlock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halo | ZoneBlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halo-location-based-focus/id6756292368/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **14** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halo Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859898594) | [Pavlo Hurkovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845063818) |

## What reviewers say

### Halo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halo-location-based-focus/id6756292368)

This app automatically limits distracting applications when you enter predefined locations like your desk or library. It helps you achieve focus for studying, deep work, or sleep without relying solely on willpower. Set up custom zones and track your progress towards healthier screen habits.

**Highlights:** Location-based focus zones, Automatic app blocking, Customizable screen time goals, Streak tracking for consistency, Preset focus modes (Study, Deep Work, Sleep), Dark theme support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halo Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Halo Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### ZoneBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoneblock/id6760355659)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Halo free?

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

### Is ZoneBlock free?

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

### Do Halo or ZoneBlock have ads?

Neither Halo nor ZoneBlock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Halo or ZoneBlock?

Halo ships an update every 9 days, and ZoneBlock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Halo was updated on September 14, 2026 and ZoneBlock on September 23, 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.*