AppBlock vs App Blocker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AppBlock
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AppBlocker - Take Back Control of Your Screen Time Tired of mindlessly scrolling? AppBlocker helps you break the cycle and reclaim your focus. Block distracting apps, set smart schedules, and watch your screen time drop — one tap at a time. WHY APPBLOCKER? Built on Apple's Screen Time framework, AppBlocker gives you real, system-level control. When an app is blocked, it's truly blocked - no workarounds, no half-measures. KEY FEATURES ◆ Quick Block - Need to focus right now? Pick your distracting apps and block them for 15 minutes, 1 hour, or 4 hours. One tap. Done. ◆ Smart Schedules - Build custom blocking schedules for work hours, study time, family dinners, or bedtime. Choose any apps, any days, any time ranges. ◆ Screen Time Insights - See where your hours go with beautiful daily, weekly, and monthly reports. Track your top apps, categories, and trends. ◆ Long-Term Impact - Visualize how much time you'll save in a year. Small changes, massive results. ◆ Strict Mode - For when you really mean it. Make blocks harder to disable so your past self can't sabotage your future self. ◆ Custom Shield - A friendly reminder appears when you try to open a blocked app, helping you stay on track without shame. ◆ Home Screen Widgets - Track your blocking status and active focus sessions right from your Home Screen and Lock Screen. HOW IT WORKS Grant Screen Time permission (one-time setup) Pick the apps that distract you most Set a schedule or hit Quick Block Stay focused. Repeat. Win. PRIVACY FIRST Your screen time data never leaves your device. We don't sell your data. We don't share it. Your habits are yours. PREMIUM Unlock unlimited schedules, advanced insights, Strict Mode, and more with AppBlocker Premium. Try it free, then choose monthly or yearly. Cancel anytime in Settings. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS • Payment charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase • Subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Settings • Privacy Policy: https://o9tech.com/appblocker/privacypolicy.html • Terms of Service: https://o9tech.com/appblocker/terms-conditions.html SUPPORT Questions? Feedback? Email us at support@o9tech.com - we read every message. Stop scrolling. Start living. Download AppBlocker today.
App Blocker
This app helps you focus by blocking distracting applications and websites with a single tap. Set a timer, and access returns automatically when it's up. An optional tap challenge adds friction for early unlocks.
- One-tap blocking for distracting apps
- Custom focus durations
- Automatic unblock when time is up
- Tap challenge for early unlocks
- Private by design
- Built with Apple’s Screen Time controls
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Bricked is a one-tap app blocker and focus timer for moments when your phone needs to get out of the way. Pick a duration, tap once, and Bricked shields distracting apps and sites on this device using Apple’s Screen Time controls. When the timer ends, access returns automatically. Need to unlock early? Make it intentional. Bricked turns early unlocks into a tap challenge: one tap for every second remaining. If there are 10 minutes left, that means 600 taps. You can stop the challenge any time and keep your apps blocked. No app lists to build. No schedules to maintain. No accounts, analytics, or tracking. Just a clean timer, a clear block, and a little friction when you are tempted to bail early. Use Bricked for deep work, studying, reading, bedtime, workouts, meals, meetings, or any break where you want your phone quiet. Features: - One-tap blocking for distracting apps - Custom focus durations - Automatic unblock when time is up - Tap challenge for early unlocks - Simple progress ring and countdown - Private by design: no accounts, no tracking - Built with Apple’s Screen Time controls Bricked is designed for personal focus and self-control. It is not a parental monitoring app and does not track what you do.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: App Blocker at none against AppBlock's 2. App Blocker also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. AppBlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. App Blocker asks for nothing beyond the download.
AppBlock ships an update every 3 weeks, App Blocker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AppBlock | App Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saif Ur Rehman | YUNFEI XU |
In-app purchases
AppBlock
- Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$49.991 Year
App Blocker
No in-app purchases





