# Blocus vs Untap

Blocus and Untap both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Untap's written reviews are positive against 17% of Blocus's. Blocus's advantage is ratings volume (226 vs 8) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blocus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Untap sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Blocus against 4.6 for Untap. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocus has 226 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Blocus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Untap's.

Blocus ships an update every 3 days, Untap weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blocus | Untap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocus-earn-screen-time/id6758338291/reviews) | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/untap-screen-time-app-blocker/id6759078648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **226** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 148 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diyar Dirik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849149412) | [Vishal Pawar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710997168) |

## What reviewers say

### Blocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocus-earn-screen-time/id6758338291)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $17.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $44.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $89.99 | one-time |


### Untap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/untap-screen-time-app-blocker/id6759078648)

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by blocking distracting applications during designated focus hours and setting daily limits on app usage. It offers features like timed pauses, study quizzes before app access, and progress tracking to encourage mindful digital habits.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps during focus hours, Set daily app opening limits, Create quizzes from study notes, Implement timed pauses before app access, Track screen time and protection streaks, Lock settings for stricter control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blocus free?

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

### Is Untap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blocus or Untap?

Untap is rated higher. Blocus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Untap averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Blocus or Untap have ads?

Neither Blocus nor Untap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blocus or Untap?

Blocus ships an update every 3 days, and Untap weekly. Most recently, Blocus was updated on November 5, 2026 and Untap on November 5, 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.*