# Block&Read vs Routine Launcher

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Routine Launcher at none against Block&Read's 2. Block&Read's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block&Read sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Routine Launcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Block&Read against 5.0 for Routine Launcher. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block&Read | Routine Launcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-and-read-book-app-blocker/id6788574367/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routine-launcher/id6800210945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 37 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **26.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolas Gula](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777588714) | [Sassda Chap](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800210947) |

## 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 |


### Routine Launcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routine-launcher/id6800210945)

Automate launching multiple apps and websites with a single tap. Create custom sequences for daily tasks, focus modes, or any app combination. Schedule routines to auto-launch during specific times.

**Highlights:** One-tap app and website sequences, Customizable countdown timers, Skip or stop routine steps, Daily scheduling and auto-launch, Add apps, websites, or custom schemes, Device-based, no account needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block&Read free?

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

### Is Routine Launcher free?

Routine Launcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Block&Read or Routine Launcher?

Block&Read and Routine Launcher are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Block&Read or Routine Launcher have ads?

Routine Launcher shows ads; Block&Read does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*