# AppBlock: Block Apps & Website

> App Blocker. Limit Screen Time

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1515753232](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1515753232)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1515753232`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MobileSoft s.r.o.
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (6,673 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.12.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-16
- **First published:** 2021-08-17
- **Size:** 192 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/appblock-block-apps-website/id1515753232)
- **Website:** [https://www.appblock.app/](https://www.appblock.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://appblock.app/privacy-policy-app-store/](https://appblock.app/privacy-policy-app-store/)

## Description

AppBlock is the ultimate app blocker that helps you block apps, websites, and social media distractions so you can focus on what matters. With 15,000,000+ satisfied users and 63% less screen time in the first week, it helps you reclaim time and improve digital wellbeing.

Key features include Block Apps, Website Blocker, Screen Time Control, Customizable Blocking Schedules, App Open Limits, Strict Mode, Allowlist, Quick Block, Focus Sessions, Time Management, AppBlock for Desktop, and a privacy-first approach using Apple’s Screen Time API.

## Rankings

- #22,491 — Overall
- #2 — website usage
- #6 — stayfree
- #10 — website blocker
- #14 — self control
- #21 — website

## Review summary

Users praise AppBlock as a strong, effective blocker that helps reduce screen time and improve productivity, often outperforming iOS defaults. However, multiple reviews cite a heavy paywall with limited free access, ongoing reliability bugs that affect blocking and timing, and occasional billing problems. These recurring issues create a mixed perception of value and stability despite the solid core functionality.

### Pros

- Reduces endless scrolling and screen time, helping users stay focused.
- Powerful, feature-rich blocker that is often viewed as superior to iOS built-in options.
- Perceived to boost productivity and help users set boundaries; professionally recommended by ADHD coach or similar guidance.
- Widely regarded as one of the best app blockers for anyone trying to limit phone use and distractions.

### Cons

- Premium subscription required for most features; the free tier is very limited or useless.
- Frequent reliability issues and bugs (crashes, blocking/unblocking delays, time tracking inaccuracies) that disrupt usage.
- Billing and subscription problems (premium not recognized after purchase or subscriptions dropping) undermining perceived value.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1515753232)