Comparison

AppBlock Screen Time Control vs PomoLock

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

Head to head
About

AppBlock Screen Time Control

Features
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AppBlock is a simple app blocker for real screen time control. Block apps by schedule, by daily app time limit, by number of opens or by location, and stop scrolling without relying on willpower. Pick the apps that pull you in, like social media, Reels, short videos or games, then choose how to block them. AppBlock uses Apple's Screen Time system, so a blocked app shows a shield screen when you try to open it. WAYS TO BLOCK • Quick Block: start a focus session in one tap. A countdown shows how long is left. • Schedules: block apps during work, study, dinner or bedtime. Pick the days and the times. • Daily limits: set how long you can use an app each day. When the time is up, the app is blocked. • Open limits: allow only a few opens a day. The blocked screen shows how many you have left. • Location blocking: block apps when you are at school, the library or the office, or when you are away from a place you choose. SEE YOUR SCREEN TIME Guess your daily screen time, then see the real number. Insights show your screen time and your most used apps each day for free. Weekly and monthly views come with Premium. MADE FOR REAL LIFE • Stop doomscrolling at night • Study or work without your phone pulling you away, with an app blocker that stays on • Keep dinner and family time phone free • Switch off work apps when you get home PRIVACY The apps you pick stay private. Apple's Screen Time system keeps your list hidden from us, and your schedules and limits are stored on your device. 11 LANGUAGES English, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil and Portugal), German, French, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Korean and Simplified Chinese. HOW IT WORKS 1. Allow Screen Time access once 2. Pick the apps that distract you 3. Start Quick Block, or set a schedule, a limit or a place 4. Get your time back FREE AND PREMIUM AppBlock is free to start. The free plan includes 4 hour Quick Block sessions, schedules on one day, a few usage, open and location rules, and daily Insights. Premium adds more rules, longer usage limits, schedules on several days, 24 hour Quick Block sessions, and weekly and monthly Insights. Try Premium free for 7 days, then choose monthly or yearly. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • Premium is an auto-renewing subscription, billed monthly or yearly • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • The subscription renews automatically unless you turn it off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings • Any unused part of a free trial is lost when you buy a subscription Privacy Policy: https://o9tech.com/appblocker/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@o9tech.com

About

PomoLock

Features
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Make room for focused work with PomoLock: AppBlocker. PomoLock combines a Pomodoro timer with app blocking to help you protect time for the work that matters. Whether you are studying, working, reading, or trying to spend less time on your phone, PomoLock helps you stay with the task in front of you instead of getting pulled into distractions. Start a focus session, block the apps that usually break your flow, and return to your work after a short break. The experience is simple enough to use every day, so it supports a routine you can actually keep. Features • Pomodoro-based focus sessions • App blocking during focus time • Short breaks and repeat sessions • A practical routine for study, work, and daily tasks • A clean interface that helps you get started quickly PomoLock is designed to make focused time easier to protect and screen time more intentional. Some blocking features may require device permissions or system settings. Terms: https://axiomatic-change-d00.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-341ad40adeef80989f48d80f5819ad5d?pvs=74

Screenshots

AppBlock Screen Time Control4 screens
PomoLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AppBlock Screen Time Control at none against PomoLock's shown. PomoLock's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. AppBlock Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PomoLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
AppBlock Screen Time Control versus PomoLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppBlock Screen Time ControlPomoLock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaif Ur RehmanPeaceCode

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AppBlock Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$49.991 Year
2 purchases

PomoLock

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99

Questions

Is AppBlock Screen Time Control free?
AppBlock Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PomoLock free?
PomoLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AppBlock Screen Time Control or PomoLock have ads?
PomoLock shows ads; AppBlock Screen Time Control does not.

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