Comparison

Effortly vs Blocus

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

Head to head
About

Effortly

Features
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5h42 par jour sur ton téléphone. 87 jours par an perdus. Tu connais cette sensation : ouvrir Instagram "juste 2 minutes" et te retrouver 45 minutes plus tard, le pouce engourdi et l'esprit vide. Effortly casse ce cycle. Pas en bloquant. En te faisant mériter. Le deal est simple : 1 pompe = 1 minute sur tes apps préférées 1 squat = 1 minute de scroll Notre IA analyse tes mouvements en temps réel. Pas de triche possible. Chaque rep compte. Ce qui change en une semaine : • Jour 1-2 : Tu réalises à quel point tu scrollais • Jour 3-4 : Tes bras commencent à se dessiner • Jour 5-7 : Tu préfères ranger ton téléphone Pourquoi ça marche : Les apps sont conçues pour t'accrocher. Effortly retourne cette addiction contre elle-même. Tu veux scroller ? Bouge d'abord. Rejoins les milliers d'utilisateurs qui ont transformé leur doomscrolling en gains physiques. L'effort d'abord. La dopamine ensuite. PRIVACY POLICY : https://v0-effortly-landing-page.vercel.app/confidentialite

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

Effortly3 screens
Blocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blocus at every 3 days against Effortly's weekly. Effortly's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Effortly sells 2 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Effortly ships an update weekly, Blocus every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Effortly versus Blocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEffortlyBlocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (226 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—9.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—226 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDRF GROUP LLCDiyar Dirik

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Effortly

Subscriptions2
  • Effortly Plus (Mensuel)$8.991 Month
  • Effortly Plus Annuel7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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 Effortly free?
Effortly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blocus free?
Blocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Effortly or Blocus have ads?
Neither Effortly nor Blocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Effortly or Blocus?
Effortly ships an update weekly, and Blocus every 3 days. Most recently, Effortly was updated on October 9, 2026 and Blocus on October 17, 2026.

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