bloc vs TezBlock

Bloc blocks your distracting apps so you can focus on what matters. Start a focus session and Bloc shields the apps you choose at the OS level. No willpower needed — the apps are simply unavailable until your session ends. Want to quit early? You'll have to earn it. Bloc's friction challenges make you shake your phone, type a commitment phrase, or scan your physical NFC tag before you can unlock. It's the barrier between you and your impulses. How it works: Pick the apps you want to block Set your focus duration (5 min to 4 hours) Tap to start — your apps are instantly shielded Stay focused or complete a friction challenge to end early Features: Real OS-level app blocking (not just a timer or reminder) Friction challenges: Shake, Type, Sing, or go Upside Down to unlock early NFC tag support: Pair a physical tag to start/stop sessions by tapping Scheduled sessions: Automate daily focus blocks (e.g., every weekday 9-5) Live Activity: See your remaining time on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island Streak tracking: Build consistency with daily focus streaks Activity dashboard: Track your focus minutes, sessions, and weekly trends Beautiful dark-first design with multiple themes Bloc uses Apple's Screen Time APIs to block apps at the system level. You choose which apps to block — Bloc never monitors your usage or shares your data. Your focus is yours. Bloc just helps you protect it.

Blocked Instagram on Screen Time? Then you just tap "Ignore Limit." TezBlock replaces that button with an NFC tag or QR code you stick across the room. No taps. Just walks. You already know the problem. You open Instagram "just to check." You blink and twenty minutes are gone. Screen Time warnings? You tap "Ignore Limit" every time. Your willpower was never the issue — the apps are engineered to win. TezBlock fixes that with friction. Real, physical friction. ▸ NFC TAGS — Stick a cheap NFC sticker on your desk, nightstand, or inside a drawer. Tap your phone to lock distracting apps. Tap again when you're actually done. The physical act creates intentional space between you and your distractions. ▸ QR CODES — No NFC? Print a QR code, stick it somewhere annoying to reach, or save it on a friend's phone. Scan to start. Scan to stop. ▸ TIMERS — Lock yourself out for 25 minutes, 2 hours, or whatever you need. The timer runs in the background. When time's up, you're free. ▸ SCHEDULES — Block apps automatically every weekday 9–5. Or every night after 10. Set it once, forget it. ▸ MANUAL MODE — Just tap Start. Free forever. With a hold-to-confirm friction layer when you try to quit early — because that's exactly when you need it most. WHY TEZBLOCK? Other physical blockers charge $60–$100 for a plastic brick. TezBlock gives you the same idea — physical, intentional, impossible to bypass with a tap — for the price of a coffee. You bring the NFC tags (a few dollars on Amazon); we bring the app. FREE FEATURES • Manual blocking with hold-to-confirm stop friction • Block apps, app categories, and websites • Unlimited profiles (work, study, sleep, gym) • Focus streaks and session history WHY TEZBLOCK? Other physical blockers charge $60–$100 for a plastic brick. TezBlock gives you the same idea — physical, intentional, impossible to bypass with a tap — for the price of a coffee. You bring the NFC tags (a few dollars on Amazon); we bring the app. FREE FEATURES • Manual blocking with hold-to-confirm stop friction • Block apps, app categories, and websites • Unlimited profiles (work, study, sleep, gym) • Focus streaks and session history • Activity heatmap • Smart breaks • Live Activities on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Home Screen widgets TEZBLOCK PRO — 7-day free trial • NFC tag blocking • QR code blocking • Timer-based sessions • Recurring schedules • Strict mode (no easy exits) • Pause and break controls PRIVACY FIRST No account. No tracking. No ads. Core blocking works fully offline — no data leaves your device. The App Privacy section above lists Contact Info, User Content, and Identifiers because of one optional feature: Friends. If you turn Friends on (to share focus stats with people you know), we store your display name and focus sessions so friends can see when you're locked in. Skip Friends and none of that applies. You can delete your Friends account any time in Settings. SUBSCRIPTION INFO TezBlock Pro is an auto-renewable subscription: $2.99/month or $24.99/year. The 7-day free trial converts automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://tezblock.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/