AppBlock vs StayFree

AppBlock9.2Visit StayFree8.8Visit

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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StayFree #6 in Screen Time Management Apps 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit StayFree

• AppBlock fits best

  Mobile-first blocking with flexible schedules

• StayFree fits best

  Free cross-platform usage tracking and limits

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Side by side

Feature	AppBlock 9.2/10 Visit ↗	StayFree 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Screen Time Management Apps	#6 in Screen Time Management Apps
Best for	Mobile-first blocking with flexible schedules	Free cross-platform usage tracking and limits
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features AppBlock 0/4 · StayFree 4/4
Usage reports	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Application limits	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Scheduled limits	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Focus sessions	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Devices included	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Wear OS
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	Covers web, desktop, mobile, browsers, and Wear OS Combines usage charts, limits, blocking, and scheduled focus mode Supports synchronization, overuse reminders, sleep mode, and CSV export
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	CSV is the listed format for usage-data exports Controls focus on apps and websites rather than broader device management Managing coverage across platforms may require multiple apps or extensions
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 →	StayFree is a screen time management app for people who want to understand and reduce device usage across phones, computers, browsers, and Wear OS. It records app and website activity, presents usage history through charts and statistics,… 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

• StayFree — where it wins

  • Covers web, desktop, mobile, browsers, and Wear OS
  • Combines usage charts, limits, blocking, and scheduled focus mode
  • Supports synchronization, overuse reminders, sleep mode, and CSV export

  Where it doesn't

  • CSV is the listed format for usage-data exports
  • Controls focus on apps and websites rather than broader device management
  • Managing coverage across platforms may require multiple apps or extensions

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

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

  Visit AppBlockFull verdict →
• StayFree8.8/10 · Free plan

  A broad free option for tracking usage, setting limits, and blocking distractions.

  Visit StayFreeFull verdict →