# BarBlock vs 1% Better

The clearest difference is price: 1% Better at Free against BarBlock's $0.99. 1% Better also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). BarBlock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

1% Better is free to download; BarBlock costs $0.99 up front. 1% Better sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BarBlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BarBlock against 5.0 for 1% Better. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BarBlock has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

BarBlock ships an update every 2 weeks, 1% Better every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BarBlock | 1% Better |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barblock-barcode-app-blocker/id6757250972/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-better-habit-tracker/id6761054951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 15 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NAVON HAIM SOUSSAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859059122) | [Jugal Mistry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887536173) |

## What reviewers say

### BarBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barblock-barcode-app-blocker/id6757250972)

This app helps reduce screen time by requiring users to scan a real-world barcode to unlock selected apps. It adds friction to app usage, encouraging conscious choices and breaking automatic habits. Setup is simple, with no subscriptions or in-app purchases required.

**Highlights:** Block apps by scanning real-world barcodes, Unlock apps by rescanning the same barcode, Reduces screen time and automatic phone use, Privacy-first design, no accounts or sign-ups, Works offline, all data stored locally, Unlimited app blocking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 1% Better

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-better-habit-tracker/id6761054951)

This app helps you build better habits by focusing on small, daily improvements that compound over time. Answer a single question each day to track your progress and visualize your growth towards significant long-term gains.

**Highlights:** Daily '1% better' question, Compounding progress visualization, Custom habit categories, Streak motivation, Edit past entries, Daily reminders, iCloud data sync, Home screen widget

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1% Better Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| 1% Better Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BarBlock free?

BarBlock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 1% Better free?

1% Better is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BarBlock or 1% Better?

1% Better is rated higher. BarBlock averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while 1% Better averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BarBlock or 1% Better have ads?

Neither BarBlock nor 1% Better shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BarBlock or 1% Better?

BarBlock ships an update every 2 weeks, and 1% Better every 3 days. Most recently, BarBlock was updated on November 5, 2026 and 1% Better on October 31, 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.*