Comparison

BlockIt vs ACT.

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

Head to head
About

BlockIt

Transform scrolling habits into physical activity. Earn screen time for your favorite apps by completing exercises like pushups, squats, or planks. Track your progress and compete with friends while building strength and focus.

Highlights
  • Native app blocking via iOS Screen Time
  • Choose from pushups, squats, or planks
  • Challenge modes: sprint and survival
  • Global leaderboard and friend challenges
  • Detailed stats on streaks and time earned
  • Unlock unlimited apps with Pro version
Features
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You scroll 4 hours a day. Your body's still waiting. BlockIt turns every scroll urge into a workout opportunity. No meditation, no "30-day detox" promises. Just a simple deal: want Instagram? Drop and give us 10. — HOW IT WORKS — You pick the apps eating your life (Insta, TikTok, YouTube, Snap…). They're locked by default. To unlock: pushups, squats, planks, burpees, jumping jacks, wall sit. Every rep = screen time you actually earned. No free scroll. No stolen dopamine. You earn every minute. — WHY IT WORKS — → Physical friction: your brain hesitates before reaching for the app → Earned reward: you turn a bad habit into a daily win → Visible results: less screen, more strength, more focus — FEATURES — • Native blocking via iOS Screen Time • Pushups, squats, planks, burpees, jumping jacks, wall sit — your choice • Challenge mode: 60s sprint, Survival mode, Flux games • Global leaderboard + friend challenges • Detailed stats: streak, time earned, progress • Gold Founder badge for early adopters — PRIVACY FIRST — 100% on-device detection. No video recorded. No data sold. Your reps stay yours. — BLOCKIT PRO — Unlimited apps, advanced exercises, deep stats, multi-exercise mode. Stop scrolling. Start earning. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://blockit.fr/mention Contact: contact@blockit.fr

About

ACT.

This app helps you regain focus by blocking distracting applications during designated work sessions. It offers customizable modes like Timer, Chronometer, and Pomodoro, with a strict mode for total commitment. Track your progress with advanced statistics and maintain consistency with streaks.

Highlights
  • Native Apple Screen Time blocking
  • Customizable focus session modes (Timer, Chronometer, Pomodoro)
  • Strict mode for uninterrupted work
  • Automated focus sessions
  • Advanced statistics and streaks
  • Minimalist design
  • Designed for iOS
Features
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Ton téléphone brise ton focus sans que tu t'en rendes compte. ACT est le rempart entre toi et tes distractions. Grâce au blocage natif d'Apple Screen Time, ACT verrouille les apps qui te font perdre du temps pendant tes sessions de travail. Pas de contournement possible : quand tu lances une session, seules les apps que tu choisis restent accessibles. - SESSIONS DE FOCUS Définis ta tâche, choisis ton mode et sélectionne les apps dont t'as besoin. Le reste est bloqué. Tu gardes l'essentiel, le superflu disparaît. 3 MODES DE SESSION Timer pour une durée fixe. Chronomètre pour travailler sans limite. Pomodoro pour alterner focus et pauses. Chaque mode s'adapte à ta façon de travailler. MODE STRICT Pour les moments où tu as besoin d'un engagement total. Les distractions sont entièrement bloquées jusqu'à la fin de ta session. Aucune sortie, aucun compromis. SESSIONS AUTOMATISÉES Programme tes moments de focus à l'avance. ACT lance et arrête tes sessions automatiquement sans que tu y penses. STATISTIQUES AVANCÉES Streaks, temps de focus cumulé, habitudes horaires, répartition des modes, sessions les plus lancées, contribution quotidienne. Suis ta progression dans les détails et observe tes habitudes se transformer. STREAKS Maintiens ta régularité jour après jour. Chaque session complétée alimente ta série en cours — un signal simple et puissant de ta discipline. DESIGN MINIMALISTE Une interface épurée, pensée pour réduire la charge cognitive. Moins d'interactions nécessaires, plus de temps pour ce qui compte. CONÇU POUR iOS ACT utilise les outils natifs d'Apple (Screen Time API) pour bloquer les applications. Ta vie privée et ta batterie sont respectées. - À PROPOS DE L'ABONNEMENT ACT PREMIUM Certaines fonctionnalités nécessitent un abonnement ACT Premium. - Durée : Mensuelle ou Annuelle (selon l'offre choisie). - Le paiement sera débité de votre compte Apple ID à la confirmation de l'achat. - L'abonnement se renouvelle automatiquement sauf s'il est annulé au moins 24 heures avant la fin de la période en cours. - Vous pouvez gérer et annuler vos abonnements dans les réglages de votre compte sur l'App Store. - Support : un bug, une idée ? Contactez-nous directement dans l'application et participez à l'évolution d'ACT. Politique de confidentialité : https://puzzling-walker-eab.notion.site/Politique-de-Confidentialit-ACT-2fb479e3e94480da8623dde2e129e9a8 CGU : https://puzzling-walker-eab.notion.site/CGU-ACT-2fb479e3e94480a389a3f0f373ebe1a9 EULA : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BlockIt4 screens
ACT.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ACT. at none against BlockIt's shown. ACT. also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). BlockIt's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. BlockIt sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and ACT. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlockIt ships an update every 3 days, ACT. every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BlockIt versus ACT.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockItACT.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChili DataTheo Ajavon

Customer experience

BlockIt

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

ACT.

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

BlockIt

Subscriptions3
  • BlockIt Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • BlockIt Pro Annual$49.991 Year
  • BlockIt Pro Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • BlockIt Pro A Vie Promo$22.99
  • BlockIt A Vie$34.99
3 purchases

ACT.

Subscriptions3
  • Plan Mensuel - ACT$4.991 Month
  • Plan Mensuel - ACT$8.991 Month
  • Plan Annuel - ACT7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is BlockIt free?
BlockIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ACT. free?
ACT. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BlockIt or ACT. have ads?
BlockIt shows ads; ACT. does not.
Which is updated more often, BlockIt or ACT.?
BlockIt ships an update every 3 days, and ACT. every 2 weeks. Most recently, BlockIt was updated on October 30, 2026 and ACT. on November 11, 2026.

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