# HoldOn vs TezBlock

The clearest difference is update cadence: TezBlock at weekly against HoldOn's every 2 months. TezBlock also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 1). HoldOn's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HoldOn sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and TezBlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HoldOn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TezBlock has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of HoldOn's written reviews are positive against 86% of TezBlock's.

HoldOn ships an update every 2 months, TezBlock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HoldOn | TezBlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holdon-screen-time-nudge/id6760806947/reviews)** | [4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tezblock-screen-time-control/id6762445113/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pardhasaradhi Tirumalasetti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886343262) | [Gandzhiya Edaliva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894166404) |

## What reviewers say

### HoldOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holdon-screen-time-nudge/id6760806947)

This app intervenes when you open distracting applications, offering a variety of rotating messages to help you break the cycle of mindless scrolling. It tracks your usage, identifies your scroll type, and provides weekly reports without locking your device.

**Highlights:** Rotating nudges to prevent habituation, Identifies user's scroll type, Weekly usage reports, Pause nudges for specific periods, Tracks app opens and resistance instances, No device locking or timers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hold On Pro | $3.99 | per month |


### TezBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tezblock-screen-time-control/id6762445113)

This app introduces physical friction to block distracting applications. Instead of tapping 'Ignore Limit' on screen time warnings, use NFC tags or QR codes placed away from your device to lock apps. Set timers or schedules for focused work or study sessions.

**Highlights:** Block apps with NFC tags, Block apps with QR codes, Customizable timers for focus sessions, Automated blocking schedules, Manual blocking with friction, Block app categories and websites, Unlimited focus profiles

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TezBlock Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| TezBlock Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Tip the Developer | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HoldOn free?

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

### Is TezBlock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HoldOn or TezBlock?

HoldOn is rated higher. HoldOn averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TezBlock averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do HoldOn or TezBlock have ads?

Neither HoldOn nor TezBlock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HoldOn or TezBlock?

HoldOn ships an update every 2 months, and TezBlock weekly. Most recently, HoldOn was updated on October 3, 2026 and TezBlock on October 19, 2026.

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