Comparison

Emphasis vs App Blocker

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

Head to head
About

Emphasis

Features
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Emphasis: Sonic Spaces helps you create a calm space wherever you are. Mix carefully curated ambients, soft background sounds, gentle metronomes, and frequency generation into your own personal sonic space. Whether you are studying, working, meditating, stretching, winding down, or simply trying to feel more centered, Emphasis gives you a beautiful sound environment to settle into. The app pairs immersive audio with a gorgeous fluid animation, creating a simple, focused experience that feels peaceful without getting in your way. Features include: * Curated ambient sounds for focus, relaxation, and sleep * Meditation tones and calming background textures * Frequency generation with optional binaural frequencies * Gentle metronome layers for rhythm and study sessions * Custom sonic spaces you can return to anytime * Independent volume controls for each sound layer * A minimal animated visual experience designed to feel calm and alive Use Emphasis for focused work, deep study, meditation, yoga, stress relief, rest, or background ambience throughout the day.

About

App Blocker

Features
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Beat phone addiction. Reclaim your time. Memoza automatically blocks distracting apps so you can stay focused without relying on willpower. Whether you're studying, working, sleeping, or spending time with family, Memoza helps you stop endless scrolling and build healthier phone habits. Features โ€ข Block distracting apps automatically โ€ข Create different blocking environments for work, study, sleep, and weekends โ€ข Stop endless scrolling โ€ข Reclaim hours every week โ€ข Track your progress over time โ€ข Stay focused without relying on discipline alone โ€ข Build lasting digital habits Perfect for - Students - Professionals - ADHD-friendly focus routines - Digital detox - Screen time reduction - Social media addiction - Productivity - Deep work Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Emphasis4 screens
App Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Emphasis and App Blocker are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Emphasis sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and App Blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Emphasis versus App Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmphasisApp Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.116.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size194 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandr FiodorovMadan Baral

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Emphasis

One-time2
  • Buy me a cookie$6.99
  • Buy me a Coffee$14.99
3 purchases

App Blocker

Subscriptions2
  • Memoza Premium Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Memoza Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Emphasis free?
Emphasis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Blocker free?
App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Emphasis or App Blocker have ads?
Neither Emphasis nor App Blocker shows ads.

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