# StashR vs KeyBlock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KeyBlock at none against StashR's 2. StashR's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (23 vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StashR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. KeyBlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for StashR against 5.0 for KeyBlock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StashR has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StashR ships an update fortnightly, KeyBlock every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StashR | KeyBlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stashr-save-and-summarize/id6756976446/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyblock/id6768969376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 104 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kaml Abdel-Kader](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682288427) | [KeyBlock Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896619649) |

## What reviewers say

### StashR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stashr-save-and-summarize/id6756976446)

Transform saved content like videos, links, and PDFs into actionable summaries, checklists, and flashcards. This app helps you cut through information overload and use what you save, rather than forgetting it.

**Highlights:** Content summarization, Actionable checklists, Flashcards for recall, Structured insights, iOS Share Sheet integration, No account required

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StashR Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| StashR Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |


### KeyBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyblock/id6768969376)

This app uses NFC stickers to physically block distracting applications on your phone, helping you regain focus without relying on willpower. Simply tap your phone to a sticker to activate blocking modes like Deep Work or Sleep, and tap again to resume access.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps with NFC tap, Four built-in focus modes, Dumb Phone mode for essentials, Activity dashboard for progress tracking, Discover page with focus tools

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StashR free?

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

### Is KeyBlock free?

KeyBlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StashR or KeyBlock?

KeyBlock is rated higher. StashR averages 4.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while KeyBlock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StashR or KeyBlock have ads?

Neither StashR nor KeyBlock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StashR or KeyBlock?

StashR ships an update fortnightly, and KeyBlock every 6 weeks. Most recently, StashR was updated on October 1, 2026 and KeyBlock on September 30, 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.*