AppBlock vs Jomo

AppBlock8.5Visit Jomo8.2Visit

Higher score AppBlock #9 in Distraction Blocking Software 8.5/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit AppBlock

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Jomo #12 in Distraction Blocking Software 8.2/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Jomo

• AppBlock fits best

  Mobile users wanting strict, flexible controls

• Jomo fits best

  Apple users wanting routines and strict limits

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Side by side

Feature	AppBlock 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Jomo 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.2
Ranking	#9 in Distraction Blocking Software	#12 in Distraction Blocking Software
Best for	Mobile users wanting strict, flexible controls	Apple users wanting routines and strict limits
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$14.99/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	3 days
Free trial length	7 days	3 days
Deployment	Mobile, Browser extension	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android, Chrome extension	iOS, macOS
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features AppBlock 4/4 · Jomo 4/4
Scheduled blocking	✓	✓
Recurring schedules	✓	✓
Locked sessions	✓	✓
Browser extensions	✓	✓
Specs
Block targets	Websites and apps	Websites and apps
Mobile apps	Ios and android	Ios
Devices included	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Blocks apps, websites, URLs, keywords, and online content Schedules blocks by time, day, location, or Wi-Fi Strict Mode, usage limits, reports, and Allowlist Mode	Blocks apps, websites, keywords, and popular content topics Recurring sessions, continuous locks, limits, and routines Focus Filters and Apple Health integration on paid plans
Cons	Free Strict Mode includes limits rather than full Premium controls Unlimited schedules and Quick Block require Premium No AI features are included	Coverage is centered on iPhone, iPad, and Mac The Free Plan allows only 1 Session and 1 Action or Limit Advanced controls require a paid plan
Our verdict	AppBlock is a distraction-blocking and screen-time management app for people who want to limit apps, websites, URLs, keywords, and other online content. It suits personal focus, studying, digital detox, parenting, and workplace… Read the review →	Jomo combines screen-time tracking with distraction blocking for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It can block apps, websites, keywords, and popular content topics on Mac through immediate, scheduled, recurring, or continuous rules. Users can also… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AppBlock — where it wins

  • Blocks apps, websites, URLs, keywords, and online content
  • Schedules blocks by time, day, location, or Wi-Fi
  • Strict Mode, usage limits, reports, and Allowlist Mode

  Where it doesn't

  • Free Strict Mode includes limits rather than full Premium controls
  • Unlimited schedules and Quick Block require Premium
  • No AI features are included

• Jomo — where it wins

  • Blocks apps, websites, keywords, and popular content topics
  • Recurring sessions, continuous locks, limits, and routines
  • Focus Filters and Apple Health integration on paid plans

  Where it doesn't

  • Coverage is centered on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • The Free Plan allows only 1 Session and 1 Action or Limit
  • Advanced controls require a paid plan

• AppBlock8.5/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A flexible blocker for mobile users who need strict controls and scheduled limits.

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• Jomo8.2/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

  A focused Apple-only blocker with routines, strict locks, and flexible paid plans.

  Visit JomoFull verdict →