AppBlock vs BlockSite:
clear pricing or broader sync

AppBlock and BlockSite solve the same basic problem in a similar shape. Both let you block apps and websites, set schedules, and pay for a stricter tier that resists bypassing. The differences worth weighing are less about whether they work and more about pricing clarity, device coverage, and exactly what the paid tier unlocks.

This page compares the two products directly. For how either one stacks up against Fella specifically, see Fella vs AppBlock or read on for where Fella fits as a third, narrower option.

Both apps cover the same basic feature list. App blocking, website blocking, schedules, and a paid strict tier appear on both. The practical decision comes down to specifics: how clearly each one prices its subscription and whether cross-device reach matters to you.

AppBlock's pricing is straightforward. Its current listing shows $4.99 monthly or $29.99 yearly, with a documented 7-day trial for new subscribers on the yearly plan. That's easy to evaluate against other tools.

BlockSite's pricing is harder to pin down. Its own site shows no price at all, only a '50% Off' offer and a 30-day guarantee, while the US App Store lists several different rows for what appears to be the same subscription: Monthly at $3.99, $9.99, $10.99, or $14.99, and Annual at $23.99, $38.99, or $47.90, plus a separate '$19.99 BlockSite Premium' row.

That inconsistency is worth factoring into the decision itself. It's not necessarily a red flag, App Store pricing rows can reflect promotions, regions, or legacy plans, but it does mean you should check the exact price shown at checkout rather than trusting any single number quoted online, including this page.

BlockSite documents its website-blocking mechanism specifically. It uses an on-device VPN to block sites across Safari, Chrome, and Firefox on iOS, and its vendor site explicitly promotes syncing the same block list across every device you use, with Device Sync listed as a free Play feature.

AppBlock also blocks websites, with less documented detail. Its current record confirms website blocking as a capability but doesn't specify the underlying mechanism, which browsers are covered on iOS, or whether block lists sync across devices.

If cross-device consistency matters to you, that's a real point in BlockSite's favor. A block list that follows you from phone to Mac to another device removes a gap that a device-by-device setup can leave open.

Choose AppBlock if predictable pricing matters to you. A single clear monthly or yearly price, plus a documented trial, is easier to evaluate and budget for than a listing with several conflicting price rows.

Choose BlockSite if you need the same rules to follow you across devices. Its explicit cross-device sync and native Mac app give it broader reach than AppBlock's browser-extension-only desktop coverage.

Both are reasonable choices for someone who wants configurable schedules and a paid strict tier. Neither is dramatically stronger on strictness alone: AppBlock's Strict Mode and BlockSite's Password Protection plus Uninstall Prevention are both opt-in, Premium-gated protections rather than default behavior.

AppBlock and BlockSite are both built to be configured. Schedules, usage limits, website rules, and a paid strict tier give you real control over how and when blocking applies, which is exactly what makes them strong choices for people who want that flexibility.

Fella removes that configuration instead of expanding it. Selected iPhone apps stay blocked by default, with one 5-minute emergency unlock per session and no website blocking, schedules, or cross-device sync to set up. It's a narrower product for a narrower job.

The choice depends on whether you want to configure the restriction or skip that step entirely. If you're comparing AppBlock and BlockSite because you want more control, Fella isn't a fit. If the comparison itself, weighing schedules against strict tiers against pricing rows, feels like more decision-making than the problem deserves, that's the gap Fella is built for. See how Fella works or current pricing for specifics.