Comparison

TezBlock vs chapter lock

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

Head to head
About

TezBlock

This app helps you block distracting apps and websites to improve focus. Create custom profiles for different activities, schedule blocking sessions, or use NFC/QR codes for instant control. Track your progress and gain insights into your device usage.

Highlights
  • Block apps and websites
  • Create custom profiles
  • Schedule blocking sessions
  • NFC and QR code activation
  • Hard Mode for minimum lock time
  • Track focus time and streaks
  • Siri shortcuts and Live Activities
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

chapter lock

This app helps you read more by blocking distracting applications until you meet your reading goals. Set custom reading targets, track your progress, and build a consistent daily habit of turning screen time into reading time.

Highlights
  • App blocking for social media and games
  • Flexible reading goals (pages or time)
  • Reading habit building
  • Streak tracking for consistency
  • Reading insights and progress tracking
  • In-app library for tracking books
Features
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chapter lock become the reader you keep saying you want to be “a reader lives a thousand lives before he dies” - George R.R. Martin how to use chapter lock: 1. choose which apps to block 2. set your reading goal 3. read a specific number of pages, or for a set number of minutes 4. unlock your apps and move on with your day feeling refreshed if you want to read more and scroll less, chapter lock helps you get there with a simple rule: before you open distracting apps, you read. we aren’t another complicated reading tracker. we help you turn wasted screen time into reading time, build a real daily habit, and finally make progress on the books you keep meaning to finish. what’s inside - app blocking for instagram, tiktok, reddit, youtube, games, and more - flexible goals: one chapter, a specific page count, or a timed reading session - a library for tracking what you’re reading - streaks that show your consistency growing - reading insights that help you see your progress good for - building a daily reading habit - reducing screen time without deleting every app - finishing the books already on your shelf - replacing doomscrolling with something you actually want if you have ideas or questions, send us an email at [hi@chapterlock.com](mailto:hi@chapterlock.com)! *note: all app blocking, reading tracking, streaks, and insights require an active subscription.* no features available without one. terms: https://chapterlock.com/legal/terms privacy policy: https://chapterlock.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

TezBlock4 screens
chapter lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TezBlock at 88% against chapter lock's 0%. TezBlock also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and monetization model (freemium vs subscription). chapter lock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, 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. TezBlock sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and chapter lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TezBlock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TezBlock has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of TezBlock's written reviews are positive against 0% of chapter lock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TezBlock ships an update weekly, chapter lock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TezBlock versus chapter lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTezBlockchapter lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (23 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB25 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGandzhiya EdalivaCaccamedia LLC

Customer experience

TezBlock

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

chapter lock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
Show 1 more
  • Large Tip$9.99
2 purchases

chapter lock

Subscriptions2
  • pro (weekly)$6.997 Days
  • pro (yearly)3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is TezBlock free?
TezBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is chapter lock free?
chapter lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TezBlock or chapter lock?
TezBlock is rated higher. TezBlock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while chapter lock averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do TezBlock or chapter lock have ads?
Neither TezBlock nor chapter lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TezBlock or chapter lock?
TezBlock ships an update weekly, and chapter lock every 2 days. Most recently, TezBlock was updated on November 5, 2026 and chapter lock on October 31, 2026.

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