AppBlock vs one sec

AppBlock4.8Visit one sec5.0Visit

AppBlock #3 in Screen Time Management Apps 4.8/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit AppBlock

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Higher score one sec #4 in Screen Time Management Apps 5.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit one sec

• AppBlock fits best

  Mobile-first blocking with flexible schedules

• one sec fits best

  Intervention-focused blocking across devices

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Side by side

Feature	AppBlock 4.8/10 Visit ↗	one sec 5.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	4.8	5.0
Ranking	#3 in Screen Time Management Apps	#4 in Screen Time Management Apps
Best for	Mobile-first blocking with flexible schedules	Intervention-focused blocking across devices
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Free trial length	7 days	7 days
Deployment	Mobile, Browser extension	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Docs	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features AppBlock 0/4 · one sec 0/4
Usage reports	Not published	Not published
Application limits	Not published	Not published
Scheduled limits	Not published	Not published
Focus sessions	Not published	Not published
Specs
Devices included	Not published	Not published
Supported platforms	Not published	Not published
Usage history retention	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Blocks apps, websites, URLs, keywords, and adult content Schedules blocks by time, day, location, or Wi-Fi Strict Mode makes active blocks harder to disable	Configurable interventions before distracting apps or websites open Recurring schedules and strict sessions support consistent boundaries Works across desktop, mobile, and browser-extension platforms
Cons	Coverage centers on iOS, Android, and supported browser extensions Browser extensions are limited to Chrome, Edge, and Brave Premium adds key controls beyond the Free plan	Paid pricing varies by region Listed integrations are limited to Structured and Lengo Strict sessions reduce flexibility while a block is active
Our verdict	AppBlock is a freemium screen-time management app for people who want to reduce distractions across mobile devices and supported browsers. It suits personal focus, studying, digital detox, parenting, and workplace productivity use cases.… Read the review →	one sec is a distraction-blocking and screen-time app for people who want more intentional technology use. It adds a configurable intervention before selected apps or websites open, then supports blocking during active or scheduled… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AppBlock — where it wins

  • Blocks apps, websites, URLs, keywords, and adult content
  • Schedules blocks by time, day, location, or Wi-Fi
  • Strict Mode makes active blocks harder to disable

  Where it doesn't

  • Coverage centers on iOS, Android, and supported browser extensions
  • Browser extensions are limited to Chrome, Edge, and Brave
  • Premium adds key controls beyond the Free plan

• one sec — where it wins

  • Configurable interventions before distracting apps or websites open
  • Recurring schedules and strict sessions support consistent boundaries
  • Works across desktop, mobile, and browser-extension platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid pricing varies by region
  • Listed integrations are limited to Structured and Lengo
  • Strict sessions reduce flexibility while a block is active

• AppBlock4.8/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A flexible blocker for scheduled focus, stricter limits, and mobile-first screen-time control.

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• one sec5.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A cross-platform blocker for people who want structured, harder-to-bypass screen-time limits.

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