Comparison

App Blocker vs App

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

Head to head
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App Blocker

Features
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The app blocker that actually holds the line. A Screen Time limit you can dismiss in one tap isn't really blocking anything. Grindly is the app blocker that physically locks the apps wrecking your focus β€” until you've done what matters. No willpower required. Just lock in. HOW IT WORKS β€’ Pick the apps to block β€” socials, games, whatever hijacks your focus β€’ Set your daily non-negotiables β€” gym, deep work, reading… β€’ Finish them to unlock, and watch your streak grow A REAL BLOCKER, NOT JUST A TIMER Grindly uses Apple Screen Time to actually shield your apps. Run a hard Lock-In Session (a focus timer you can't casually dismiss) or a task-gate that keeps apps locked until your non-negotiables are done. Everything runs on-device and private β€” your app selections are never readable by us. BLOCK APPS, BUILD STREAKS β€’ A "don't break the chain" streak grid β€’ Current and best streak, completion rate, and a discipline score β€’ Locked-in hours plus weekly and monthly momentum BUILT TO BEAT DISTRACTION Doomscrolling. Phone addiction. Exam grind. A real dopamine detox. Whatever you're locking in for, Grindly keeps you accountable β€” and makes showing up feel good. HONEST PRICING Grindly Free is genuinely useful: a block profile, your non-negotiables, and the full lock-in and streak loop. Go Pro for unlimited tasks and block profiles, multiple Lock-In Sessions, advanced discipline analytics, optional Anti-Cheat photo check-ins, an AI discipline coach, and premium themes. Simple monthly or annual pricing with a clear free trial β€” no predatory weekly billing, cancel anytime. Block the apps. Lock in. For real. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://betteryouknow.github.io/grindly/privacy.html

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App

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AppLimit helps you manage your own app habits, one app at a time. Add the apps you want to manage and set a separate daily limit for each one. AppLimit can notify you when you reach a limit, and you can optionally block an app when you need a stronger boundary. Key features: - Choose apps with Apple's system picker - Set a separate daily limit for each app - Turn limit notifications on or off for each app - Enable optional blocking when you need it - Add five more minutes up to three times per day - Reset usage limits automatically at midnight Privacy: - No account or AppLimit server - Screen Time usage is processed on your device by iOS - Screen Time selections stay on your device and are never sent to the ad SDK - Google Mobile Ads SDK is used to show a banner ad at the bottom of the app AppLimit is designed for personal self-management, not parental control. You grant your own Screen Time access and can revoke it at any time.

Screenshots

App Blocker4 screens
App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: App at none against App Blocker's 2. App Blocker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. App Blocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
App Blocker versus App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp BlockerApp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better17.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaylan KaradenizHYEMIN YANG

In-app purchases

2 purchases

App Blocker

Subscriptions2
  • Grindly Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Grindly Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is App Blocker free?
App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App free?
App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do App Blocker or App have ads?
App shows ads; App Blocker does not.

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