# BarBlock vs MemoMind

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

MemoMind is free to download; BarBlock costs $0.99 up front. MemoMind sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 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 MemoMind. 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.

BarBlock ships an update every 2 weeks, MemoMind every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BarBlock | MemoMind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/memomind-voice-notes/id6767403210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#173** | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NAVON HAIM SOUSSAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859059122) | [Yili Hui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896471367) |

## What reviewers say

### BarBlock

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

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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


### MemoMind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memomind-voice-notes/id6767403210)

This app transcribes your voice recordings into structured notes, automatically generating summaries and action items. It prioritizes privacy with on-device AI processing and offers Apple Watch integration for convenient recording.

**Highlights:** Voice to text transcription, Automatic summaries, Action item extraction, On-device AI processing, Apple Watch integration, Searchable recording history, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MemoMind Unlimited | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BarBlock free?

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

### Is MemoMind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BarBlock or MemoMind?

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

### Do BarBlock or MemoMind have ads?

Neither BarBlock nor MemoMind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BarBlock or MemoMind?

BarBlock ships an update every 2 weeks, and MemoMind every 3 days. Most recently, BarBlock was updated on October 8, 2026 and MemoMind on October 8, 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.*