Comparison

Blocus vs Pace

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

Head to head
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

About

Pace

Features
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Pace is an iPhone screen time companion designed to help you reduce distractions, build healthier boundaries with apps, and create a steadier rhythm for study, work, rest, and bedtime. Instead of pushing extreme digital detox, Pace gives you practical tools to pause, reset, and stay intentional with your screen time. What you can do with Pace: • Start a Quick Focus session when you want a short period of fewer distractions • Review screen time patterns and usage insights • Monitor rule status and build more consistent daily habits • Use calm, supportive prompts to help you pause before returning to distracting apps Optional subscription features: • Plan Mode: create recurring schedules for app limits and blocking windows • Daily Usage Limits: set a daily allowance for selected apps or app groups • Open Limits: limit how often certain apps can be opened and how long each session can last • Advanced focus and app boundary controls Pace can be helpful if you want to: • Stay focused while studying, writing, or working • Reduce short-video, social, or gaming distractions • Build a better bedtime routine • Spend less time on your phone without using overly harsh restrictions • Understand your habits through simple, readable feedback Pace is built with iOS Screen Time, Family Controls, and Device Activity capabilities. Some features require system permissions, and availability may vary depending on your iOS version, device status, and system settings. Some advanced features require an optional in-app subscription. Privacy Policy: https://pace.gafoutech.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://pace.gafoutech.com/terms

Screenshots

Blocus4 screens
Pace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blocus at every 3 days against Pace's fortnightly. Blocus also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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. Blocus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Pace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blocus ships an update every 3 days, Pace fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Blocus versus Pace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlocusPace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (226 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings226 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiyar Dirik爱民 邓

In-app purchases

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
2 purchases

Pace

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro$3.997 Days
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Blocus free?
Blocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pace free?
Pace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blocus or Pace have ads?
Neither Blocus nor Pace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blocus or Pace?
Blocus ships an update every 3 days, and Pace fortnightly. Most recently, Blocus was updated on October 9, 2026 and Pace on October 6, 2026.

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