App Guardian vs BSpace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
App Guardian
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Open social media without thinking, then realize you have been scrolling. App Guardian adds one deliberate pause before that reflex. It is an app blocker for adults and older teens managing their own iPhone. Apps you select stay blocked. When you truly need one, unlock just that app for 5, 10, 30, or 60 minutesβor choose a custom time. App Guardian blocks it again when time ends. WHAT YOU CAN DO β’ Keep selected apps blocked by default β’ Unlock only the app you just tried to open β’ Temporarily unlock all selected apps from the dashboard β’ Choose 5, 10, 30, 60 minutes, or a custom time β’ Re-block automatically at the end of each unlock β’ Add a personal message to the block screen β’ Switch between System Default, Japanese, English, and Korean in the app PRICING β’ Free: block up to 5 apps, with no time limit or unlock-count limit β’ Unlimited: remove the 5-app cap with one purchase Unlimited is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Your local App Store price appears before purchase. PRIVACY Your blocked-app selection, unlock state, and settings stay on your device. There is no account, advertising, third-party analytics, or tracking. App Guardian requires Apple Screen Time permission during setup and uses the mode for managing your own device. It is not a parental-control app and cannot be used to manage another person's device. Turn an automatic tap into an intentional choice.
BSpace
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Just checking social media β and suddenly an hourβs gone by? BSpace gently reminds you to pause at intervals you choose β for example, every 3β5 minutes β helping you notice when a quick check turns into endless scrolling. Take a breath, then decide whether to continue. Daily limits and work or sleep schedules help you set additional boundaries. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: App Guardian at 17.0 against BSpace's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. App Guardian sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BSpace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | App Guardian | BSpace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 26.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KAZUNORI HARADA | ANNA KUCHUMOVA |
In-app purchases
App Guardian
- Unlimited Plan$3.99
BSpace
- Breathing Space Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Breathing Space Pro Yearly$5.991 Year









