AppBlock vs one sec

AppBlock9.2Visit one sec9.0Visit

Higher score AppBlock #3 in Screen Time Management Apps 9.2/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit AppBlock

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one sec #4 in Screen Time Management Apps 9.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 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 9.2/10 Visit ↗	one sec 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.0
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	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	7 days
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 checked yet	Not checked yet
Application limits	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Scheduled limits	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Focus sessions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Devices included	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Usage history retention	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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

• AppBlock9.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

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

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• one sec9.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

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

  Visit one secFull verdict →