# DrillLock vs MathBlocker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathBlocker at none against DrillLock's 2. DrillLock's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrillLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MathBlocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DrillLock against 5.0 for MathBlocker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrillLock | MathBlocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drilllock-screen-time-blocker/id6759181330/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathblocker-stop-scrolling/id6761896675/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FRONTLINE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877229947) | [Andy Phu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775862376) |

## What reviewers say

### DrillLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drilllock-screen-time-blocker/id6759181330)

This app requires users to solve a math problem before accessing distracting applications, helping to create focused study sessions. It offers scheduled blocking, usage limits, and temporary unlocks for essential apps. A pro subscription unlocks advanced features for serious learners.

**Highlights:** Math challenge to unlock apps, Scheduled app blocking, Usage limit blocking, Temporary unlocks, Essential app exceptions, Multiple rule support (Pro)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Challenge Pack Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Challenge Pack Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### MathBlocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathblocker-stop-scrolling/id6761896675)

This app places a math problem between you and apps you overuse. Solve a math question to regain access to blocked applications, with difficulty levels and problem sets from standardized tests.

**Highlights:** Block any app or category, Adjustable math problem difficulty, Choose from various standardized test problem sets, Earn back app time by solving problems, Set daily, weekly, and per-app limits, Schedule blocks by time of day, Usage dashboard

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrillLock free?

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

### Is MathBlocker free?

MathBlocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DrillLock or MathBlocker?

DrillLock and MathBlocker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do DrillLock or MathBlocker have ads?

Neither DrillLock nor MathBlocker shows ads.

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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.*