Comparison

Held vs AppBlock

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

Head to head
About

Held

Features
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Held helps you turn intentions into repeatable focus rituals, then protects that time by blocking distracting apps while your ritual is active. Create rituals manually, by voice, or simply tell the in-app AI coach what you want to do and how long you have. Held turns it into a clear, step-by-step ritual you can follow. What you can do with Held Create focus rituals in seconds (manual, voice, or AI-guided) Block selected apps or block everything during a ritual (so you can’t β€œaccidentally” drift) Build streaks and stay consistent with gentle momentum Track your progress and see how your habits evolve over time Get coaching when you feel the urge to unlock, quick prompts, not essays Perfect for Deep work, studying, evening shutdown routines, workouts, reading, journaling, anything you want to protect from distractions. Make focus automatic. Protect your time. Build your streak. Privacy Policy URL: https://held-app.framer.website/legals/privacy-policy Terms of Service (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AppBlock

Features
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AppBlocker - Take Back Control of Your Screen Time Tired of mindlessly scrolling? AppBlocker helps you break the cycle and reclaim your focus. Block distracting apps, set smart schedules, and watch your screen time drop β€” one tap at a time. WHY APPBLOCKER? Built on Apple's Screen Time framework, AppBlocker gives you real, system-level control. When an app is blocked, it's truly blocked - no workarounds, no half-measures. KEY FEATURES β—† Quick Block - Need to focus right now? Pick your distracting apps and block them for 15 minutes, 1 hour, or 4 hours. One tap. Done. β—† Smart Schedules - Build custom blocking schedules for work hours, study time, family dinners, or bedtime. Choose any apps, any days, any time ranges. β—† Screen Time Insights - See where your hours go with beautiful daily, weekly, and monthly reports. Track your top apps, categories, and trends. β—† Long-Term Impact - Visualize how much time you'll save in a year. Small changes, massive results. β—† Strict Mode - For when you really mean it. Make blocks harder to disable so your past self can't sabotage your future self. β—† Custom Shield - A friendly reminder appears when you try to open a blocked app, helping you stay on track without shame. β—† Home Screen Widgets - Track your blocking status and active focus sessions right from your Home Screen and Lock Screen. HOW IT WORKS Grant Screen Time permission (one-time setup) Pick the apps that distract you most Set a schedule or hit Quick Block Stay focused. Repeat. Win. PRIVACY FIRST Your screen time data never leaves your device. We don't sell your data. We don't share it. Your habits are yours. PREMIUM Unlock unlimited schedules, advanced insights, Strict Mode, and more with AppBlocker Premium. Try it free, then choose monthly or yearly. Cancel anytime in Settings. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS β€’ Payment charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase β€’ Subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period β€’ Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Settings β€’ Privacy Policy: https://o9tech.com/appblocker/privacypolicy.html β€’ Terms of Service: https://o9tech.com/appblocker/terms-conditions.html SUPPORT Questions? Feedback? Email us at support@o9tech.com - we read every message. Stop scrolling. Start living. Download AppBlocker today.

Screenshots

Held4 screens
AppBlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

Held and AppBlock are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Held sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and AppBlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Held versus AppBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeldAppBlock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRelja BulajicSaif Ur Rehman

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Held

Subscriptions2
  • Held Premium$5.991 Month
  • Held Premium$49.991 Year
2 purchases

AppBlock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$49.991 Year

Questions

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

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