# BlockLab vs Squirrel

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BlockLab at 16.4 against Squirrel's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BlockLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Squirrel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlockLab | Squirrel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squirrel-screen-time-savings/id6803664355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Catinella](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867908194) | [BRIAN RICHARD HALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803664357) |

## What reviewers say

### BlockLab

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

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Squirrel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squirrel-screen-time-savings/id6803664355)

This app helps you reduce time spent on habit-forming apps by setting aside money for each time you open them. It connects screen time management with personal finance, encouraging savings and investment without direct financial transactions.

**Highlights:** App blocking for habit-forming applications, Set aside money for each app opening, Track savings history, Optional portfolio tracking for investments, No account or login required, No ads or tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Portfolio Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Portfolio Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlockLab free?

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

### Is Squirrel free?

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

### Do BlockLab or Squirrel have ads?

Neither BlockLab nor Squirrel shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*