# Small Talk vs BlockLab

The clearest difference is monetization model: BlockLab at free against Small Talk's free with in-app purchases. Small Talk's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Small Talk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BlockLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Small Talk against 5.0 for BlockLab. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Small Talk has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Small Talk ships an update weekly, BlockLab every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Small Talk | BlockLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-talk-personal-crm/id6759179661/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocklab/id6760190990/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KIERAN FREDERICK LAMEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877210510) | [Daniel Catinella](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867908194) |

## What reviewers say

### Small Talk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-talk-personal-crm/id6759179661)

This app helps you remember important personal details about people, like their birthdays, interests, and notes from conversations. It prioritizes privacy with on-device storage and offers a simple, stress-free interface for managing these memories.

**Highlights:** Record personal details about people, Jot notes after conversations, Private, on-device storage, Birthday reminders, Link people together, Searchable notes and contacts, Customizable themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Talk Plus Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


### BlockLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocklab/id6760190990)

This app helps you regain focus by blocking distracting applications during designated work or study periods. It utilizes system-level protections to ensure uninterrupted concentration, offering customizable profiles and scheduled blocking for consistent productivity.

**Highlights:** System-level app blocking, Customizable Focus Profiles, Scheduled blocking, Manual focus sessions, Grace period before blocking, No subscriptions or ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BlockLab Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Small Talk free?

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

### Is BlockLab free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Small Talk or BlockLab?

Small Talk and BlockLab are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Small Talk or BlockLab have ads?

Neither Small Talk nor BlockLab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Small Talk or BlockLab?

Small Talk ships an update weekly, and BlockLab every 2 weeks. Most recently, Small Talk was updated on October 31, 2026 and BlockLab on October 31, 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.*