# NoStim vs BlockMyApps

The clearest difference is update cadence: NoStim at every 3 days against BlockMyApps's every 2 weeks. NoStim also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoStim sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BlockMyApps sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NoStim against 5.0 for BlockMyApps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoStim has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NoStim ships an update every 3 days, BlockMyApps every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoStim | BlockMyApps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nostim-screen-time/id6796369722/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockmyapps-app-blocker/id6802624794/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [William Lawrence](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791693896) | [Oleg Tatarciuc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802624796) |

## What reviewers say

### NoStim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nostim-screen-time/id6796369722)

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking addictive app features while preserving essential functions like direct messages. It offers customizable blocking, a unique portal to websites with distractions removed, and flexible modes for different needs.

**Highlights:** App feature blocking, Website portal with distractions removed, Customizable blocking budgets, Ratchet mechanism for stricter settings, Comfort, Driving, and Vacation modes, Optional social accountability circles, Partner lock feature

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoStim Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| NoStim Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Tip the developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip the developer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip the developer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip the developer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Tip the developer | $19.99 | one-time |
| NoStim Pro — Forever | $39.99 | one-time |


### BlockMyApps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockmyapps-app-blocker/id6802624794)

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Offer | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoStim free?

NoStim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BlockMyApps free?

BlockMyApps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NoStim or BlockMyApps?

NoStim and BlockMyApps are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do NoStim or BlockMyApps have ads?

Neither NoStim nor BlockMyApps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoStim or BlockMyApps?

NoStim ships an update every 3 days, and BlockMyApps every 2 weeks. Most recently, NoStim was updated on October 25, 2026 and BlockMyApps on October 29, 2026.

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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.*