# Blocus vs Polanthos

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Polanthos at 100% against Blocus's 9%. Polanthos also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Blocus's advantage is ratings volume (226 vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Polanthos sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Polanthos holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocus has 226 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Blocus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Polanthos's.

Blocus ships an update every 3 days, Polanthos every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blocus | Polanthos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocus-earn-screen-time/id6758338291/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polanthos-pause-scrolling/id6773573378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **226** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 148 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diyar Dirik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849149412) | [HAIYI NING](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773573380) |

## 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 |


### Polanthos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polanthos-pause-scrolling/id6773573378)

This app helps you pause before opening distracting applications, encouraging intentional social media use and reducing mindless scrolling. It offers a mindful moment to decide if you truly want to proceed, with features like focus schedules and reclaimed time tracking.

**Highlights:** Mindful pause before app launch, Focus schedules, Gentle reminders, Reclaimed time tracking, Simple redirects, Calm design

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Polanthos Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Polanthos Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blocus free?

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

### Is Polanthos free?

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

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

Polanthos is rated higher. Blocus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Polanthos averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Blocus or Polanthos have ads?

Neither Blocus nor Polanthos shows ads.

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

Blocus ships an update every 3 days, and Polanthos every 2 days. Most recently, Blocus was updated on October 9, 2026 and Polanthos on October 1, 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.*