ZoneBlock vs Nota
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ZoneBlock
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Stop relying on willpower. ZoneBlock automatically blocks distracting apps and websites the moment you arrive at work, school, the gym or anywhere you want to focus. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a zone on the map - office, library, gym, home desk. 2. Choose the apps, app categories and websites to block. 3. Optionally limit the zone to certain days and hours. 4. Walk in - distractions are blocked. Walk out - they're back. LOCATION-BASED BLOCKING - Set a custom radius for each zone (50 m to 1 km) - Block mode: block selected apps inside the zone - Allow Only mode: only selected apps are available inside the zone - Works in the background, even when the app is closed WEBSITE BLOCKING Block distracting websites in Safari and other browsers while you're in a zone. Add any domain or pick from presets: - Social media - Video streaming - News - Shopping - Gaming SCHEDULES Make a zone active only when you need it - for example, weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00. Outside the schedule, nothing is blocked. BUILT-IN COMMITMENT - Active zones can't be edited, so you can't quietly bypass your own rules - Turning off or deleting a zone takes effect after 3 hours, with a live countdown - Changed your mind? Cancel the pending change anytime - Need it right now? Use Immediate Action for a one-time purchase STRAIGHT MODE Instant focus without a location. Pick the apps to block and turn it on with one tap from the home screen. Turning it off follows the same 3-hour delay. DRIVING MODE (Premium) Automatically blocks distracting apps while you drive. Music and navigation stay available. MEETING FOCUS (Premium) Blocks distractions during your calendar meetings automatically. INSIGHTS Track zones entered, apps blocked and your focus streak. Premium unlocks detailed charts and analytics. FREE VS PREMIUM Free: 1 zone, app and website blocking, schedules, Straight Mode. Premium: unlimited zones, Driving Mode, Meeting Focus, advanced insights. Monthly and yearly plans with a 7-day free trial. PRIVACY FIRST - Everything stays on your device - No accounts, no tracking, no analytics - App and website blocking use Apple's Screen Time framework - Your location is never sent anywhere PERFECT FOR - Students who need distraction-free study time - Professionals who want deep work at the office - Anyone building healthier phone habits Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms: https://zone-block-web.vercel.app/terms.html Privacy: https://zone-block-web.vercel.app/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Nota
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Keep what matters from every conversation. Nota turns speech into notes you can find again. Follow the live transcript and mark important moments as they happen. Later, browse your library, find a specific detail, and edit your notes at your own pace. Transcription and translation happen on your device using Apple technologies. Nota does not save an audio recording of your conversations. With Nota, you can: β’ transcribe a conversation live; β’ mark important ideas, decisions, and passages; β’ search transcripts and summaries; β’ translate a transcript or summary; β’ copy, share, and export your notes; β’ keep your library available across devices with iCloud. On supported devices, Apple Intelligence can suggest a title and summary or help you find information in your library. Check important answers against the original transcript. Your text is saved on your device. When youβre signed in to iCloud, it also syncs through your private iCloud database. You decide when to share or export a copy. A cassette for the moment. Text for what matters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nota at none against ZoneBlock's 3. ZoneBlock's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 27.0). On price, ads and device support 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. ZoneBlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Nota asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ZoneBlock | Nota |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 β better | 27.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pavlo Hurkovskyi | Baptiste DAJON |
In-app purchases
ZoneBlock
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Immediate Action$0.99
Nota
No in-app purchases









