Head-to-head · Screen Time Management Apps
AppBlock vs StayFree
AppBlock leads on 0 checks, StayFree on 4, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAppBlock · 4.8/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresStayFree · 4 of 4
Our editors rank AppBlock at #3 and StayFree at #6 for screen time management apps; StayFree has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
StayFree offers usage reports; AppBlock doesn't publish it. StayFree offers application limits; AppBlock doesn't publish it. StayFree offers scheduled limits; AppBlock doesn't publish it. StayFree offers focus sessions; AppBlock doesn't publish it.
AppBlock is the better fit for mobile-first blocking with flexible schedules. StayFree is the better fit for free cross-platform usage tracking and limits.
- 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 4.8/10 Visit ↗ | StayFree —/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 4.8 | — |
| 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 | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| 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 published | ✓ (best) |
| Application limits | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Scheduled limits | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Focus sessions | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Devices included | Not published | Not published |
| Supported platforms | Not published | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Wear OS |
| Usage history retention | Not published | Not published |
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| 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
- AppBlock4.8/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A flexible blocker for scheduled focus, stricter limits, and mobile-first screen-time control.
Visit AppBlockFull verdict → - StayFree—/10 · Free plan
A broad free option for tracking usage, setting limits, and blocking distractions.
Visit StayFreeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026