Comparison

AppBlock Screen Time Control vs Nightlock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 โ€ข Quick Block: start a focus session in one tap. A countdown shows how long is left. โ€ข Schedules: block apps during work, study, dinner or bedtime. Pick the days and the times. โ€ข Daily limits: set how long you can use an app each day. When the time is up, the app is blocked. โ€ข Open limits: allow only a few opens a day. The blocked screen shows how many you have left. โ€ข 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 โ€ข Stop doomscrolling at night โ€ข Study or work without your phone pulling you away, with an app blocker that stays on โ€ข Keep dinner and family time phone free โ€ข 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 โ€ข Premium is an auto-renewing subscription, billed monthly or yearly โ€ข Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase โ€ข The subscription renews automatically unless you turn it off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period โ€ข Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period โ€ข Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings โ€ข 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

Nightlock

This app helps you break scrolling habits by locking distracting apps on a schedule or after a set daily limit. It offers friction to encourage mindful usage and provides statistics on your progress. Calls, texts, and alarms are always accessible.

Highlights
  • App and website blocking
  • Scheduled lock times
  • Daily app usage limits
  • Per-app limits
  • Strict mode for unbreakable locks
  • Usage statistics and streaks
  • Always-on calls, texts, and alarms
Features
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Scrolling in bed again? Nightlock puts your apps to bed on schedule. Pick the apps that keep you up and set a bedtime. They lock at night and open again in the morning. Add a daily limit for the rest of the day. No willpower required โ€” just enough friction to stop you. HOW IT WORKS โ€ข Pick the apps, sites or categories that pull you in โ€ข Set a bedtime โ€” they lock at night and unlock in the morning โ€ข Add a daily limit โ€” when it runs out, they lock until tomorrow MORE THAN A TIMER โ€ข Lock now โ€” shut everything for 25 minutes, an hour, two hours or until midnight โ€ข Schedules โ€” bedtime, study time or any window you choose โ€ข Per-app limits โ€” give one app a tighter budget of its own โ€ข Early unlocks cost time โ€” each one today waits a little longer, up to 5 minutes โ€ข Strict mode (Premium) โ€” a lock that can't be broken early at all โ€ข Streaks and stats โ€” watch the scroll-free days add up โ€ข Calls, texts and alarms always get through PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No tracking. Your apps, limits and stats stay on your iPhone, on top of Apple's Screen Time. PLANS Free: up to 3 apps, sites or categories under one daily limit, one schedule and one per-app limit. It doesn't expire. Premium: unlimited apps, a limit for every app, as many schedules as you like, Strict mode, no unlock wait and your full stats history. Weekly or yearly subscription (7 days free on the yearly plan), or a one-time lifetime purchase. Cancel anytime. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in Settings โ€บ Apple Account โ€บ Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mikitach.github.io/timesup-legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

AppBlock Screen Time Control4 screens
Nightlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

AppBlock Screen Time Control and Nightlock are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. AppBlock Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Nightlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.90 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppBlock Screen Time Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Nightlock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
AppBlock Screen Time Control versus Nightlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppBlock Screen Time ControlNightlock
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationโ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size49 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaif Ur RehmanMikita Chyrkun

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AppBlock Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Nightlock

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$2.907 Days
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.901 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.90

Questions

Is AppBlock Screen Time Control free?
AppBlock Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nightlock free?
Nightlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AppBlock Screen Time Control or Nightlock have ads?
Neither AppBlock Screen Time Control nor Nightlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AppBlock Screen Time Control or Nightlock?
AppBlock Screen Time Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nightlock every 2 weeks. Most recently, AppBlock Screen Time Control was updated on October 25, 2026 and Nightlock on October 31, 2026.

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