# Gus vs MathBlocker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathBlocker at none against Gus's 2. MathBlocker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Gus's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. MathBlocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Gus against 5.0 for MathBlocker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gus | MathBlocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gus-screen-time-and-app-blocker/id6759573402/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathblocker-stop-scrolling/id6761896675/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adonias Micael](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850297512) | [Andy Phu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775862376) |

## What reviewers say

### Gus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gus-screen-time-and-app-blocker/id6759573402)

This app helps you regain control of your time by setting daily limits on app usage. It locks distracting apps when your limit is reached, encouraging you to invest time in your personal goals instead. Track progress on your projects and habits with timed sessions and weekly reviews.

**Highlights:** Set daily app usage limits, Lock distracting apps at limit, Invest time in personal goals, Timed goal sessions and tracking, Weekly progress reviews, Protected sessions for focused work, Daily habit building routines

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gus Pro (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Gus Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | 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 Gus free?

Gus 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, Gus or MathBlocker?

Gus and MathBlocker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Gus or MathBlocker have ads?

Gus shows ads; MathBlocker does not.

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