# Block&Read vs Quick Task (with widgets!)

The clearest difference is device support: Quick Task (with widgets!) at 4 against Block&Read's 2. Quick Task (with widgets!) also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block&Read sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Quick Task (with widgets!) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block&Read | Quick Task (with widgets!) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-and-read-book-app-blocker/id6788574367/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolas Gula](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777588714) | [Sergii Bilak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656445812) |

## What reviewers say

### Block&Read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-and-read-book-app-blocker/id6788574367)

This app replaces distracting apps with reading material to help you achieve your daily page goals. It offers a built-in e-reader and blocks selected applications until you meet your reading targets, promoting focus and time management.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Read to meet page goals, Built-in e-reader, Public domain classics library, Import your own EPUBs, Reading insights, Strict mode for focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


### Quick Task (with widgets!)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-task-with-widgets/id6790467126)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QuickTask Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| QuickTask Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block&Read free?

Block&Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Quick Task (with widgets!) free?

Quick Task (with widgets!) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Block&Read or Quick Task (with widgets!) have ads?

Neither Block&Read nor Quick Task (with widgets!) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block&Read or Quick Task (with widgets!)?

Block&Read ships an update every 2 weeks, and Quick Task (with widgets!) every 2 weeks. Most recently, Block&Read was updated on October 11, 2026 and Quick Task (with widgets!) on September 27, 2026.

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