Comparison

AppBlock Screen Time Control vs AppKeeper

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

AppKeeper

Features
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AppKeeper helps you understand where your phone time goes and create simple rules for the apps that pull you in most. See today's usage at a glance, check app-by-app activity, and manage selected apps with iOS Screen Time controls. It is built for people who want less automatic scrolling and more intentional time with their phone. Key features: - View today's total app usage - See app-by-app usage rankings - Check hourly usage details - Select apps you want to manage - Create control rules for selected apps - Switch display language in settings Privacy first: AppKeeper does not collect personal information such as contacts, photos, messages, location, browsing history, or account data. Screen Time permission is used only to select apps, read usage duration, and apply the rules you choose. Your settings are stored locally on your device. Take back your time, one app at a time.

Screenshots

AppBlock Screen Time Control4 screens
AppKeeper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AppKeeper at none against AppBlock Screen Time Control's 2. AppKeeper also leads on update cadence (every 4 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AppBlock Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AppKeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppBlock Screen Time Control ships an update every 3 weeks, AppKeeper every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
AppBlock Screen Time Control versus AppKeeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppBlock Screen Time ControlAppKeeper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaif Ur Rehman功亮 张

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AppBlock Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

AppKeeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AppBlock Screen Time Control free?
AppBlock Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AppKeeper free?
AppKeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AppBlock Screen Time Control or AppKeeper have ads?
Neither AppBlock Screen Time Control nor AppKeeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AppBlock Screen Time Control or AppKeeper?
AppBlock Screen Time Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and AppKeeper every 4 days. Most recently, AppBlock Screen Time Control was updated on November 13, 2026 and AppKeeper on November 10, 2026.

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