Comparison

MinuteCue vs TezBlock

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

Head to head
About

MinuteCue

Features
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MinuteCue turns abstract minutes into something you can see. A calm, shrinking ring shows exactly how much time is left — no mental math, no squinting at tiny digits. Whether you're a student budgeting study blocks, a parent helping a child transition between activities, a therapist timing a session, or a remote worker pacing deep-work sprints, MinuteCue keeps you on track without adding noise to your day. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE • At home — chore timers, screen-time limits, and wind-down routines your kids can read at a glance. • At school — transition timers, quiet time, and group-activity pacing. • At work — Pomodoro sessions, meeting caps, and focused deep-work blocks. • For accessibility — a visual cue for learners with ADHD, autism, or anyone who finds numeric clocks hard to read. THREE VISUAL MODES, ONE CALM AESTHETIC • Halo Ring — a circular ring that smoothly drains down. • Sweep Arc — a fan-shaped arc that quietly disappears. • Calm Bar — a horizontal bar for a steady, predictable feel. All three use a soft Teal & Sand palette — low saturation, high contrast, easy on the eyes in any lighting. WORKS WITH YOUR APPLE GEAR • iPhone & iPad — the home base, with Live Activities on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. • Apple Watch — set a timer with a twist of the Digital Crown, feel the haptic on completion. • Home Screen widgets — see the running timer or launch a favorite preset instantly. FREE TO START Run a single visual timer, save a handful of presets, and use widgets and Live Activities. No account, no daily-use limits — the free tier is ad-supported. MINUTECUE PREMIUM A monthly auto-renewing subscription that unlocks: • No ads — enjoy a distraction-free MinuteCue. • Routines — chain multi-step timers (study → break → study) with repeats and loops. • Unlimited custom presets — save every timer you actually use. • Focus statistics — a daily bar chart and 30-day history of completed sessions. • Daily Focus Review — a gentle summary of how your day went. • iCloud sync — presets, routines, and stats follow you across every Apple device. Subscription auto-renews monthly. Manage or cancel anytime in iOS Settings → your name → Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TezBlock

This app introduces physical friction to block distracting applications. Instead of tapping 'Ignore Limit' on screen time warnings, use NFC tags or QR codes placed away from your device to lock apps. Set timers or schedules for focused work or study sessions.

Highlights
  • Block apps with NFC tags
  • Block apps with QR codes
  • Customizable timers for focus sessions
  • Automated blocking schedules
  • Manual blocking with friction
  • Block app categories and websites
  • Unlimited focus profiles
Features
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Make room for real life with TezBlock. Block distracting apps and websites, create focus routines, and see your progress—all in a calm woodland space. FOCUS YOUR WAY • Start a session with a timer or manual controls. • Use an NFC tag or QR code to make unlocking a deliberate action. • Create profiles for work, study, and downtime. • Set recurring schedules and optional breaks. • Follow your streak, focus sessions, and activity in Stats. • Focus with friends, share progress, and use widgets and Siri shortcuts. Core blocking works without an account. Sign in only if you want Friends and synced session history. NFC modes require a compatible iPhone and NFC tag. QR modes require a code to scan. No dedicated TezBlock hardware is required. MEMBERSHIP TezBlock is free to download. Membership unlocks all blocking modes, unlimited profiles, schedules, breaks, and insights. Eligible new subscribers get one month free, then $1.99/month or $19.99/year in the U.S. Local prices may vary. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the trial or billing period ends. Manage or cancel in App Store settings. One introductory offer per subscription group. Past subscription payments do not grant lifetime access. Use Restore Purchases to recover an active subscription or an existing lifetime purchase. Existing subscriptions are not canceled automatically. The optional developer tip does not unlock features. Privacy: https://tezblock.app/privacy.html Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MinuteCue4 screens
TezBlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TezBlock at none against MinuteCue's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. MinuteCue sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and TezBlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MinuteCue ships an update every 4 days, TezBlock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MinuteCue versus TezBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinuteCueTezBlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB219 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerbyeonghoon seoGandzhiya Edaliva

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MinuteCue

Subscriptions1
  • MinuteCue Premium$0.991 Month
3 purchases

TezBlock

Subscriptions2
  • TezBlock Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • TezBlock Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tip the Developer$1.99

Questions

Is MinuteCue free?
MinuteCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TezBlock free?
TezBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MinuteCue or TezBlock have ads?
MinuteCue shows ads; TezBlock does not.
Which is updated more often, MinuteCue or TezBlock?
MinuteCue ships an update every 4 days, and TezBlock weekly. Most recently, MinuteCue was updated on October 15, 2026 and TezBlock on October 19, 2026.

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