Comparison

BlockIt vs Blocus

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

Blocus

This app helps you break distraction habits and regain control of your time by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers various enforcement modes, from gentle nudges to strict, irreversible blocks, and allows unlocking distractions only after completing specific tasks or challenges.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Set daily limits and smart schedules
  • Extreme Mode for irreversible blocking
  • Unlock distractions via challenges or tasks
  • PIN Code Mode for external accountability
  • Integrates with system Screen Time
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Blocus – The Focus App That Actually Stops You From Cheating Blocus is a powerful focus and productivity app designed to help you break distraction habits and regain control of your time. Whether you need gentle nudges or absolute enforcement, Blocus adapts to your willpower — or replaces it when needed. Block distracting apps and websites using Blocklists or Allowlists, set daily limits, or automate focus with smart schedules. Blocus integrates seamlessly with Screen Time, ensuring reliable and system-level blocking you can trust. For moments when discipline isn't enough, Blocus offers strict enforcement modes: Extreme Mode A fully irreversible block. Once activated, it cannot be ended early — no tricks, no loopholes, no excuses. Challenges & Unlock Tasks Unlock distractions only after completing meaningful actions: • Steps or workout challenges • Push-ups, squats, planks • Pomodoro sessions • Sudoku or math challenges • Location-based unlocks PIN Code Mode A trusted friend receives a unique unlock code — so only someone else can free you. Perfect for real accountability. Advanced Control & Convenience • Smart schedules by time or day • Flexible or ultra-strict configurations Whether you're studying, working, training your focus, or fighting phone addiction — Blocus gives you the structure you need and the freedom you earn. Stop negotiating with distractions. Block them. Commit. Focus with Blocus. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.blocus-app.com/privacy

Screenshots

BlockIt4 screens
Blocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BlockIt at 65% against Blocus's 9%. BlockIt also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Blocus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (226 vs 15). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Blocus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BlockIt holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocus has 226 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of BlockIt's written reviews are positive against 9% of Blocus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BlockIt versus Blocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockItBlocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better4.5 (226 ratings)
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews — better9.1% of reviews
Number of ratings15226 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChili DataDiyar Dirik

Customer experience

BlockIt

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral11.5%
Negative23.1%

Blocus

All ratings226 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral18.2%
Negative72.7%

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
10 purchases

Blocus

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly plan$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Yearly plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • Unlock$0.99
  • Unlock$3.99
  • Unlock$8.99
Show 3 more
  • Unlock$17.99
  • Unlock$44.99
  • Unlock$89.99

Questions

Is BlockIt free?
BlockIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blocus free?
Blocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BlockIt or Blocus?
BlockIt is rated higher. BlockIt averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Blocus averages 4.5 from 226 ratings.
Do BlockIt or Blocus have ads?
BlockIt shows ads; Blocus does not.
Which is updated more often, BlockIt or Blocus?
BlockIt ships an update every 3 days, and Blocus every 3 days. Most recently, BlockIt was updated on October 16, 2026 and Blocus on October 9, 2026.

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