Comparison

BlockIt vs Relimit

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

Relimit

This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting applications like social media and games. Earn credits by completing focus sessions, which can then be used to temporarily unlock your blocked apps. Track your progress and compete with friends.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Focus sessions with timer or AR
  • Earn credits for screen time
  • Unlock apps intentionally
  • Track progress and rankings
  • 100% private data
Features
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Relimit — Block apps. Earn your screen time. Stay productive. Relimit flips screen time on its head: instead of mindlessly scrolling, you EARN your screen time by focusing. Block the apps that distract you, then unlock them only with credits you've earned. HOW IT WORKS • Pick the apps to block (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, games…). • Start a focus session — put your phone down and stay off it. • 1 minute of focus = 1 credit. • Spend your credits to temporarily unlock your apps, on your terms. Stop a session early? Your unused credits are refunded and your apps lock again automatically. FEATURES • App blocker powered by Screen Time — your data stays 100% on your device. • Focus sessions with motion detection: move your phone and you get alerted. • Earn credits and spend them to unlock apps for exactly the time you want. • 1v1 Duel: challenge a friend, focus head-to-head, and win their credits. • Weekly leaderboard with profiles and badges. • Collectible focus cards and a shop to customize your style. • Daily spending limit to keep yourself in check. • Streaks to build a lasting focus habit. WHY RELIMIT? Most blockers are too easy to bypass. Relimit makes screen time a reward you have to earn — a simple, motivating loop that actually changes your habits. PREMIUM Unlock unlimited app blocking, the 3D Box mode, and more with Relimit Premium (monthly, annual with a 3-day free trial, or lifetime). Privacy first: Relimit never sees which apps you use or for how long — your Screen Time data never leaves your device. Take back control of your time. Download Relimit and make every minute count. - Support URL : https://relimit-site.vercel.app

Screenshots

BlockIt4 screens
Relimit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Relimit at none against BlockIt's shown. BlockIt's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 Relimit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlockIt ships an update every 3 days, Relimit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BlockIt versus Relimit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockItRelimit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChili DataNuman Ozturk

Customer experience

BlockIt

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

Relimit

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

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
4 purchases

Relimit

Subscriptions3
  • Premium (Offre spéciale)$7.991 Month
  • Relimit Premium (mensuel)$8.991 Month
  • Relimit Premium (annuel)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium à vie$49.99

Questions

Is BlockIt free?
BlockIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Relimit free?
Relimit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BlockIt or Relimit have ads?
BlockIt shows ads; Relimit does not.
Which is updated more often, BlockIt or Relimit?
BlockIt ships an update every 3 days, and Relimit every 10 days. Most recently, BlockIt was updated on October 30, 2026 and Relimit on November 10, 2026.

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