Comparison

RiseArc vs Bloc

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

Head to head
About

RiseArc

Features
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RiseArc is a focus timer and habit tracker for study, deep work, and everyday progress. Build a routine with Pomodoro sessions, goals, daily wins, and a visual habit grid. See your focused minutes, streaks, calendar grades, and five personal progress stats in one place. FOCUS WITHOUT FRICTION - Start Quick Focus from home using your saved duration - Choose 15, 30, or 45-minute sessions on the free tier - No daily focus cap: start as many free sessions as you need - Hold to start and hold to pause to prevent accidental taps - Resume your session after switching apps or locking your screen - Review completed sessions in your history and calendar MAKE PROGRESS VISIBLE - Receive an S-F daily grade based on focus and completed actions - Track Daily Wins, habits, targets, and journal entries - Explore five progress stats in an interactive radar chart - See your patterns in calendar history - Earn achievements as your consistency grows BUILD HABITS THAT STICK - Create a habit challenge lasting up to 180 days - Check in daily and follow your streak - Review progress in a visual day grid - Set optional local reminders - Free includes one active habit START AS A GUEST Open RiseArc and begin without creating an account. Log in later with email, Google, or Apple to save your progress. PREMIUM - Focus sessions longer than 45 minutes - Up to 10 active habits - Pomodoro Focus Blocks that alternate focus and breaks - Targets that gain progress from completed focus sessions - Monthly and annual plans Founders Edition includes the same Premium access plus Founder status and a lower recurring price for eligible early supporters, while limited spots remain. Founder is a subscription, not lifetime access. Founder pricing is retained while the subscription remains continuously active. RiseArc is made for students, developers, creatives, remote workers, and anyone building a more consistent routine. No third-party advertising. RiseArc is a productivity tool, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ADHD or any other condition. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://1inzone.app/PRIVACY_POLICY Terms: https://1inzone.app/EULA

About

Bloc

Features
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Are you losing 3 to 5 hours every single day to mindless scrolling? Do you open Instagram or TikTok for "just one minute" and snap back to reality two hours later feeling guilty, exhausted, and behind on your goals? Meet Bloc—the minimalist screen time blocker that transforms your focus into a thriving Scandinavian metropolis. Instead of fighting your phone with pure willpower, Bloc gives your brain a peaceful visual incentive. Every minute you stay away from distracting apps builds your personal dream city. Give in to doomscrolling, and construction stops. WHY BLOC WORKS WHEN WILLPOWER FAILS - Deep App Shielding: Block social media, games, or any addictive apps using Apple's official Screen Time API. - Strict Deep Focus Mode: Need strict control? Enable Deep Focus. Once started, apps remain locked until your session timer ends—no cheating, no bypasses. - Visual Progress: Watch tiny Nordic houses turn into glowing eco-skyscrapers as you complete work or study sessions. - Life Impact Analytics: Track reclaimed hours in human terms—see how many books you’ve read or miles you’ve run by simply putting your phone down. - Minimalist & Calm UI: Designed with soft Scandinavian pastel aesthetics (Tiimo-inspired) to calm your mind rather than overwhelm it. RECLAIM YOUR LIFE THIS YEAR If you save just 2 hours a day with Bloc, you gain back 30 full days of your life every single year. What will you do with an extra month? Download Bloc today, block the noise, and start building your focus. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RiseArc4 screens
Bloc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RiseArc at 15.1 against Bloc's 17.0. 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. RiseArc sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Bloc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
RiseArc versus Bloc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRiseArcBloc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBurak Furkan KokenTarik Aydin

In-app purchases

4 purchases

RiseArc

Subscriptions4
  • Founders Edition$1.991 Month
  • RiseArc Premium$3.991 Month
  • Founders Edition Annual$29.991 Year
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  • RiseArc Premium Annual$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Bloc

Subscriptions2
  • Bloc Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Bloc Pro Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

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

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