# Sanctum vs AppBlocker

Sanctum and AppBlocker are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Sanctum sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and AppBlocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sanctum | AppBlocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanctum-screen-time-control/id6796927209/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 134 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clovinyx](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896467775) | [Augustin Villetard](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774162540) |

## What reviewers say

### Sanctum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanctum-screen-time-control/id6796927209)

This app helps you regain focus by locking your phone during designated sessions with no easy bypass. It offers scheduled blocking and daily limits to manage app usage and includes a reflective practice for early exits.

**Highlights:** Unbreakable session lock, Scheduled blocking, Daily app limits, Reflective early exit practice, Immersive themes, Zero configuration

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sanctum Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sanctum Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Sanctum Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Sanctum Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Sanctum Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Sanctum Pro Lifetime | $179.99 | one-time |


### AppBlocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appblocker-peak/id6808512304)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PEAK Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PEAK Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sanctum free?

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

### Is AppBlocker free?

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

### Do Sanctum or AppBlocker have ads?

Neither Sanctum nor AppBlocker shows ads.

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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.*