FocusMe vs AppBlock

FocusMe7.9Visit AppBlock7.9Visit

FocusMe #4 in Focus Tools 7.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit FocusMe

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AppBlock #8 in Focus Tools 7.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit AppBlock

• FocusMe fits best

  People who want configurable blocking that is hard to bypass

• AppBlock fits best

  People who want scheduled blocking on phones

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Side by side

Feature	FocusMe 7.9/10 Visit ↗	AppBlock 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.9
Ranking	#4 in Focus Tools	#8 in Focus Tools
Best for	People who want configurable blocking that is hard to bypass	People who want scheduled blocking on phones
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$9.95/mo	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	7 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	7 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome extension	iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features FocusMe 0/4 · AppBlock 0/4
Website blocking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
App blocking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Focus timer	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Session reports	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Block sites by URL, keyword, category, page title, or regular expression Schedule blocks and set time or launch limits with enforced breaks Enforced Mode and coverage for desktop, Android, iPhone, and Chrome	Schedules can trigger by time, day, location, or Wi-Fi. Blocks apps, websites, URLs, and keywords across mobile and browsers. Strict Mode, usage limits, and reports support focused routines.
Cons	Paid plans start at $9.95 a month billed yearly ($17.95 monthly), above free or lower-cost alternatives No free plan; the 14-day trial needs no card The mobile apps are free to download, while the 14-day trial applies to paid plans	Free limits Quick Block, schedules, and Strict Mode. Allowlist Blocking mode and Enhanced Strict Mode are Premium features. Its listed platforms are iOS, Android, and browser extensions.
Our verdict	FocusMe is a distraction-blocking application for people who want control over websites, desktop applications, and games across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone, and Chrome. It suits individuals such as professionals, students, and… Read the review →	AppBlock helps people limit distracting apps and websites, including specific URLs and keywords, across phones and supported browsers. Its combination of immediate blocking, recurring schedules, usage limits, and reports suits personal… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• FocusMe — where it wins

  • Block sites by URL, keyword, category, page title, or regular expression
  • Schedule blocks and set time or launch limits with enforced breaks
  • Enforced Mode and coverage for desktop, Android, iPhone, and Chrome

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans start at $9.95 a month billed yearly ($17.95 monthly), above free or lower-cost alternatives
  • No free plan; the 14-day trial needs no card
  • The mobile apps are free to download, while the 14-day trial applies to paid plans

• AppBlock — where it wins

  • Schedules can trigger by time, day, location, or Wi-Fi.
  • Blocks apps, websites, URLs, and keywords across mobile and browsers.
  • Strict Mode, usage limits, and reports support focused routines.

  Where it doesn't

  • Free limits Quick Block, schedules, and Strict Mode.
  • Allowlist Blocking mode and Enhanced Strict Mode are Premium features.
  • Its listed platforms are iOS, Android, and browser extensions.

• FocusMe7.9/10 · 14-day trial

  Granular blocking and enforced focus controls, with a 14-day free trial and paid plans.

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• AppBlock7.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  Flexible app and website blocking for phone-first focus routines.

  Visit AppBlockFull verdict →