# Times Up vs MathBlocker

The clearest difference is rating: MathBlocker at 5.0 against Times Up's 3.5. MathBlocker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Times Up sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. MathBlocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

MathBlocker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Times Up | MathBlocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-up-screen-time-blocker/id6761078182/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathblocker-stop-scrolling/id6761896675/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MATHEW JAMES GRADWELL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841746417) | [Andy Phu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775862376) |

## What reviewers say

### Times Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-up-screen-time-blocker/id6761078182)

This app locks your most-used applications until you solve a math quiz. It adapts the difficulty based on your performance, helping you rebuild mental arithmetic skills and reduce screen time. Customize which apps to block and quiz settings for personalized control.

**Highlights:** Math quiz to unlock apps, Adaptive difficulty based on performance, Customizable app blocking, Adjustable quiz length and unlock duration, Progress tracking and stats, PIN protection for settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Times Up Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Times Up Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Times Up Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


### MathBlocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathblocker-stop-scrolling/id6761896675)

This app places a math problem between you and apps you overuse. Solve a math question to regain access to blocked applications, with difficulty levels and problem sets from standardized tests.

**Highlights:** Block any app or category, Adjustable math problem difficulty, Choose from various standardized test problem sets, Earn back app time by solving problems, Set daily, weekly, and per-app limits, Schedule blocks by time of day, Usage dashboard

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Times Up free?

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

### Is MathBlocker free?

MathBlocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Times Up or MathBlocker?

MathBlocker is rated higher. Times Up averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MathBlocker averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Times Up or MathBlocker have ads?

Neither Times Up nor MathBlocker shows ads.

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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.*