Comparison

Reduce vs App Blocker

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

Head to head
About

Reduce

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Take back your focus. Reduce helps you block distracting apps, build daily focus streaks, and reclaim hours of your day - powered by Apple's native Screen Time technology. - FOCUS SESSIONS - Start a session and Reduce blocks your most distracting apps at the system level. Choose your duration, pick your blocklist, and get to work. No willpower required - blocked apps stay blocked until your session ends. - DUMB PHONE MODE - Turn your iPhone into a dumb phone with one tap. Only essential apps stay accessible - everything else is blocked. Perfect for deep work, family time, or a complete digital detox. - DAILY GOALS & STREAKS - Set a daily focus goal and watch your progress with a visual ring. Build a streak by hitting your goal every day - don't break the chain. - LIVE ACTIVITY - See your active session on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Always know how much focus time is left without opening the app. - RECURRING BLOCKS - Schedule daily blocks to automatically restrict apps during work hours, study time, or bedtime. Set it once and your blocks activate on their own. - KEY FEATURES - โ€ข Block specific apps or entire categories โ€ข Focus Mode: block distractions, keep everything else โ€ข Dumb Phone Mode: allow only essential apps โ€ข Session durations from 15 minutes to 3 hours โ€ข Daily focus goal with visual progress ring โ€ข Streak tracking to stay motivated โ€ข Live Activity on Dynamic Island & Lock Screen โ€ข Scheduled recurring daily blocks โ€ข System-level blocking via Apple Screen Time โ€ข Privacy-first: all data stays on your device - SUBSCRIPTION - Reduce is free with Focus Sessions, daily goals, and streak tracking. Upgrade to Reduce Pro to unlock Dumb Phone Mode, longer sessions, and recurring blocks. Terms of Use: https://reducescreentime.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://reducescreentime.app/privacy/

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App Blocker

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RYZR is an alarm clock and app blocker for mornings lost to scrolling. When your alarm rings, your chosen apps are blocked while you get up. Complete a simple First Move or wait until your chosen time, then build a wake routine you can keep. When your RYZR alarm rings, the apps you choose are blocked. Stop or snooze the alarm as usual. App blocking continues while you wake up. Choose a wait time that fits your morning. Your apps unblock automatically when it ends. You can also complete an optional First Move to unblock them earlier. CHOOSE A FIRST MOVE THAT FITS YOU Step outside for daylight, walk, complete a short movement, drink water, say your wake plan or connect with someone. You can also choose no First Move and simply wait for your apps to unblock automatically. BUILD A WAKE ROUTINE YOU CAN KEEP Set realistic wake times for weekdays and weekends. RYZR turns them into a morning plan you can repeat without demanding a perfect streak. Sleep research suggests that regular sleep patterns matter alongside sleep duration. RYZR focuses on one practical part: helping you follow wake times that fit your life. Morning daylight and movement can act as cues for your sleep-wake rhythm. RYZR includes First Moves that help you put those cues into practice. RYZR is not a sleep tracker and does not diagnose or treat sleep problems. WHAT YOU CAN DO Block chosen apps, categories and websites when your alarm rings Let apps unblock automatically after your chosen wait time Complete an optional First Move to unblock apps earlier Choose from movement, daylight, hydration, voice and connection First Moves Set different wake times for weekdays and weekends Add an evening wind-down app block before bed Use guided breathing and gratitude tools at the end of the day See your wake routine take shape without streak pressure BUILT FOR REAL MORNINGS Miss a morning? Nothing resets. RYZR keeps the mornings you completed and gives you a clear way to begin again. RYZR was designed by a Master Health Coach to make a consistent wake time easier to put into practice when your phone is already pulling you in. ACCESS Try every RYZR feature free for 7 days. No payment details are required. Nothing renews or charges automatically. After 7 days, app blocking and First Moves pause, while your saved wake alarm stays scheduled. Unlock RYZR once for lifetime access. This is a one-time purchase with no renewal or expiry. Existing monthly and annual subscribers keep access while their subscription remains active and can restore their purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Reduce4 screens
App Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Reduce at 18.0 against App Blocker's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Reduce sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and App Blocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Reduce versus App Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReduceApp Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.0 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApphazeqalvapps

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Reduce

Subscriptions2
  • Reduce Pro Weely7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Reduce Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

App Blocker

Subscriptions2
  • RYZR Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
  • RYZR Plus Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Reduce free?
Reduce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Blocker free?
App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reduce or App Blocker have ads?
Neither Reduce nor App Blocker shows ads.

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