App Blocker vs Pause
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
App Blocker
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Stay focused. Reduce distractions. Take back control of your time. App Blocker: Focus Lock helps you eliminate distractions by blocking apps that consume your attention. Whether you're studying, working, or building better habits, App Blocker: Focus Lock gives you the tools you need to stay productive and in control. Struggling with distractions? Our advanced screen time control system helps you lock distracting apps instantly using smart app lock features so you stay focused. Key Features: β’ Block distracting apps instantly β’ Create custom block schedules β’ Set focus sessions with timers β’ Daily and weekly usage tracking β’ Simple and clean user interface β’ Lightweight and battery efficient β’ Privacy-first design your data stays on your device β’ Focus sessions built to increase productivity β’ Inspired by the one sec mindful pause concept β’ Embrace JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) and reduce digital overload β’ Parental control: manage and limit app usage for children safely How it works 1. Select the apps you want to block. 2. Set a schedule or start a focus session. 3. Stay distraction-free and improve productivity. 4. Ensure safe digital use for children with parental controls. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone looking to reduce screen time and build healthier digital habits. Why Choose App Blocker: Focus Lock β’ Improve concentration β’ Reduce social media addiction β’ Increase productivity β’ Build better habits β’ Manage screen time effectively Download App Blocker: Focus Lock today and start focusing on what truly matters. Privacy Policy : https://sites.google.com/view/app-block-privacy-policy/home Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/app-block-terms-of-use/home EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Pause
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Most blockers let you turn them off the second you want to. Pause doesn't have to. Pick the apps. Pick how hard they are to reach. Get on with your life. DESIGNED FOR REAL LIFE Studying β A Time Limit on social apps, so a five-minute check can't turn into fifty. Deep work β Start a Session before you sit down and the apps that break your focus are gone until you end it. Evenings β A Schedule that blocks the doomscroll apps every night after dinner, automatically. The one app you reach for without thinking β A Friction Lock. Never blocked outright, just never one tap away again. When you know you'll cave β Strict Mode. Once it's running, it can't be switched off, edited, or quietly emptied out until it ends. FIVE WAYS TO BLOCK Session β Block now, for 30 minutes or until you say stop. Schedule β Block on a repeating timetable. Nine to five on weekdays, or every evening after eight. Time Limit β Give an app a daily budget. Forty-five minutes, then it's gone for the day. Open Limit β Cap how many times you can open it. Five opens a day, not fifty. Friction Lock β Solve a challenge first, every single time. Mix them. A Time Limit on Instagram, a Schedule across your work hours, a Friction Lock on the one you reach for without thinking. APP LISTS Build a list once β individual apps, whole categories, and websites β then point any rule at it. Change the list and every rule using it updates. WEBSITES TOO Add domains by hand. Safari and other browsers get the same shield your apps do. UNLOCKS, IF YOU WANT THEM Allow yourself a set number of unlocks per day, each lasting as long as you choose. Or allow none at all. YOUR OWN WORDS ON THE BLOCK SCREEN The shield shows a line you picked. Choose from the built-in set or write your own. INSIGHTS See where the hours actually went, and how often you stayed out. RULE HEALTH One screen listing every rule and whether it is genuinely armed. No silent failures. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No account. No email. No sign-up. Your app lists, rules and history stay on your device. Pause uses Apple's Screen Time framework, so your app selections are handled by iOS and never sent to us. REQUIRES iOS 17 or later, and Screen Time permission β Pause cannot block anything without it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pause at none against App Blocker's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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
Both are free to download. App Blocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Pause asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | App Blocker | Pause |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HRango | Eric Factor |
In-app purchases
App Blocker
- Weekly Trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Weekly$12.997 Days
- Monthly$29.991 Month
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- Yearly$49.991 Year
Pause
No in-app purchases









