Comparison

Block Times vs Orient

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Block Times

Features
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Build focus into your day with Block Times, a simple way to schedule when distracting apps are unavailable. Choose the apps and categories that pull your attention away, add a Block Time to your calendar, and let Block Times apply your choices automatically. Set a one-off block or repeat it every week, including overnight. HOW IT WORKS 1. Select the apps or categories you want to control. 2. Choose a start and finish time on the calendar. 3. Turn on Block Weekly for a regular routine and add optional start and finish reminders. 4. Let Block Times protect that part of your day. Apps become available again when their scheduled blocks end. BUILT AROUND YOUR ROUTINE • Choose different apps for different Block Times, with one-off, weekly and overnight schedules. • Skip individual dates or stop future repeats while keeping your history. • See today's block count and your next block in Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. • Review scheduled Block Time by day and your daily average over the previous seven complete days. • Get start and finish reminders, follow your control streak and keep historical App Access records from earlier versions. START FREE Free users can schedule one app block each day. Block Times Premium supports unlimited daily app blocks, with monthly, yearly and lifetime purchase options. Block Times is designed for personal self-management. It uses Apple's Screen Time controls to block the apps you select on your own device. Terms of Use: https://www.blocktimes.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.blocktimes.app/privacy-policy

About

Orient

This app guides users toward a healthier phone relationship through behavioral psychology and ACT principles. It offers interactive tools to interrupt unhealthy habits and build momentum towards personal goals, rather than just blocking apps.

Highlights
  • Interactive 'Stop Distraction' sequence
  • Build momentum with streaks
  • Cultivate self-awareness
  • Enhance impulse control
  • App blocking functionality
Features
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Orient helps you build a healthier relationship with your phone using behavioral psychology and ACT. Instead of relying on willpower or merely app blocking, you’ll learn to interrupt unhealthy habits and make choices that align with what matters most to you. What you get: - Interactive "Stop Distraction" sequence based on ACT (acceptance and commitment training) to help you eliminate distraction and go toward what truly matters to you. - Streaks that help you build momentum - App blocking that helps you cultivate self awareness & impulse control *All features described above require a subscription.* Terms of Use: https://theiliumgroup.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://theiliumgroup.net/privacy

Screenshots

Block Times4 screens
Orient4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Orient at none against Block Times's shown. Orient also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Block Times's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Block Times sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Orient sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Times ships an update every 5 weeks, Orient weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Block Times versus Orient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock TimesOrient
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGP Tech Vision LimitedThe ilium group LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Block Times

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$1.997 Days
2 purchases

Orient

Subscriptions2
  • Orient Monthly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Orient Yearly Plan7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Block Times free?
Block Times is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orient free?
Orient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Block Times or Orient have ads?
Block Times shows ads; Orient does not.
Which is updated more often, Block Times or Orient?
Block Times ships an update every 5 weeks, and Orient weekly. Most recently, Block Times was updated on October 2, 2026 and Orient on October 9, 2026.

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