Comparison

TezBlock vs Descreened

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

Head to head
About

TezBlock

Control your device usage by blocking distracting apps and websites. Set schedules, timers, or use NFC/QR codes to start and end focus sessions. Track your progress and gain insights into your device habits.

Highlights
  • Block apps and websites
  • Create custom profiles
  • Schedule recurring sessions
  • NFC and QR code activation
  • Track focus time and streaks
  • Hard Mode for minimum lock time
  • Timed breaks
Features
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Block distracting apps and websites with TezBlock. Choose the apps you want to block, create a profile, and pick how to start and end your session. Use a timer, set a schedule, or scan an NFC tag or QR code. BLOCKING • Create profiles for work, study, and evenings. • Block selected apps and websites, or allow only the ones you choose. • Schedule recurring sessions. • Set a minimum lock time with Hard Mode. • Take timed breaks, then return to your session. PROGRESS • Track focus time, completed sessions, and streaks. • See device usage on Home after granting Screen Time access. • Use widgets, Live Activities, and Siri shortcuts. OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS Sign in to use Friends and synced session history. An account is not required for local blocking and stats. You can also sync explicit website blocklists to the separate TezBlock for Mac companion on the same iCloud account. NFC methods require a compatible iPhone and an NFC tag. QR methods require a code to scan. NFC tags are optional and sold separately. Timer and manual methods work without tags. MEMBERSHIP TezBlock is free to download. An active membership unlocks all blocking methods, unlimited profiles, schedules, breaks, and insights. Monthly and yearly plans are available. Prices and any eligible free trial are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current trial or billing period ends. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Use Restore Purchases to recover an active subscription or an existing lifetime purchase. An optional developer tip does not unlock features. Privacy: https://tezblock.app/privacy.html Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Descreened

Features
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Descreened blocks distracting apps and websites on your terms — unlock with a challenge, or turn on strict mode and wait it out until the next day. No account, no sign-up; everything runs on your device with Apple Screen Time. Start with a 3-day free trial. BLOCK • Apps and websites — individually, or grouped (social media, games, news) • On a schedule and/or with a daily time limit • Switch on strict mode — no unlocking once blocked; forced to wait it out* * You still get 3 emergency unlocks (15 minutes each) every 30 days. UNLOCK METHODS • Breathing • Push-ups • Squats • Steps • Completed to-dos • PIN code • NFC tag • QR code • Apple Health goals SEE YOUR USAGE • Screen time • Pickups • Notifications HEALTH • See how your screen time lines up with your Apple Health data • Spot day-to-day patterns across sleep, activity, heart rate, and steps • Computed privately on your device — your health data is never shared WHY DESCREENED • No lengthy sign-up process • Runs on-device with Apple Screen Time • Anonymous analytics only — your data stays yours Make your phone work for you — not the other way around. SUBSCRIPTION Descreened is an auto-renewing subscription: a 3-day free trial, then $1.99/month. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at the end of the free trial and renews monthly unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://descreened.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://descreened.com/terms

Screenshots

TezBlock4 screens
Descreened4 screens

Verdict

The call

TezBlock and Descreened are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. TezBlock sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Descreened sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TezBlock ships an update weekly, Descreened every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TezBlock versus Descreened: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTezBlockDescreened
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB98 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGandzhiya EdalivaHayden Rhodea LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

TezBlock

Subscriptions6
  • TezBlock Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • TezBlock Monthly$3.991 Month
  • TezBlock Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • TezBlock Yearly$24.991 Year
  • TezBlock Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • TezBlock Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Tip the Developer$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
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  • Large Tip$9.99
1 purchases

Descreened

Subscriptions1
  • Descreened3 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is TezBlock free?
TezBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Descreened free?
Descreened is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TezBlock or Descreened have ads?
Neither TezBlock nor Descreened shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TezBlock or Descreened?
TezBlock ships an update weekly, and Descreened every 11 days. Most recently, TezBlock was updated on November 9, 2026 and Descreened on October 31, 2026.

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