Comparison

App Blocker vs Unstuck

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Unstuck

This app helps you overcome procrastination by blocking distracting applications for a set duration. It offers multiple session modes and strict controls to ensure you stay focused on your tasks without intrusive reminders or tracking.

Highlights
  • OS-level app blocking via Screen Time
  • Multiple session modes (Pomodoro, Micro-task, Schedule)
  • Strict mode to prevent early bailouts
  • On-device focus logs and stats
  • Customizable recurring schedules
  • Privacy-focused with no tracking or cloud storage
Features
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Stop scrolling. Start finishing. Unstuck is a procrastination killer for people who already know the tricks and still can't stop opening the same four apps. Pick a task, set a duration, and Screen Time shields the distractions until the timer runs out. No mascots. No streak guilt-trips. No dashboards pretending to be work. Just a hard stop between you and the feed. **What it does** - OS-level blocking via Screen Time — not a polite reminder - Shielded apps stay shielded until the session ends - Live countdown with apps-blocked count front and center - Local focus log so you can see the minutes you actually showed up **Three session modes** - *Pomodoro* — 25/5 focus and break intervals - *Micro-task* — one small unstuck action, distractions off until it's done - *Schedule* — recurring weekly windows that run themselves **Built for serious users** - FamilyActivityPicker for private app and category selection - Custom recurring schedules with day and time ranges - Strict mode confirms before you can bail early - Daily streak and focus stats, on-device only **Privacy** App selections use Apple's privacy-preserving tokens. History stays on device. No accounts. No tracking. No cloud. Requires iOS 17 and Screen Time authorization. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

App Blocker3 screens
Unstuck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: App Blocker at none against Unstuck's 3. App Blocker also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Unstuck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. App Blocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for App Blocker against 5.0 for Unstuck. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
App Blocker versus Unstuck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp BlockerUnstuck
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperYUNFEI XUHarris Zimmerman

In-app purchases

None

App Blocker

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Unstuck

Subscriptions3
  • Unstuck Weekly Subscription$6.997 Days
  • Unstuck Monthly subscription$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is App Blocker free?
App Blocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unstuck free?
Unstuck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, App Blocker or Unstuck?
App Blocker and Unstuck are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do App Blocker or Unstuck have ads?
Neither App Blocker nor Unstuck shows ads.

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