# Block Times vs Orient

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Times | Orient |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orient-beyond-app-blocking/id6761029540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Size | 31 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GP Tech Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886633293) | [The ilium group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887392082) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Times

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-times-app-control/id6760888143)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |


### Orient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orient-beyond-app-blocking/id6761029540)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orient Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Orient Yearly Plan | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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