AppBlock vs Reveller: Which App Blocker Is Better for You?
By the Reveller team at Hilo Inc. · Published
Short answer
Pick AppBlock if you need to block websites as well as apps, want blocking on iPhone or in your desktop browser, or want schedules that switch on by location or Wi-Fi. It is the more complete blocker.
Pick Reveller if you’re on Android and want to cut screen time with other people: group challenges ranked by how much each person cuts from their own baseline, plus a daily goal and strict app blocking in the free tier.
Side by side
| Feature | AppBlock | Reveller |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Android, iOS, and browser extensions for Chrome, Edge and Brave | Android only (iOS in development) |
| Blocks apps | Yes | Yes |
| Blocks websites | Yes: websites, specific URLs and keywords, plus adult-content blocking (Premium) | No |
| Schedules | Yes; triggered by time, day, location or Wi-Fi. Free: 3 schedules | Yes, by time and day |
| Hard-to-bypass mode | Strict Mode with unlock conditions (cooldown, timer, charger, PIN, partner approval). Free: up to 24 hours | Four strictness levels: one-tap skip, PIN, puzzle challenge, or cold turkey (no bypass until the schedule ends). Free on Android |
| Daily usage limits | Yes. Free: up to 30 min/day; launch-count limits | Daily goal set from your own usage baseline |
| Block only notifications | Yes | No |
| Usage statistics | Yes. Free: top 3 apps/sites; full stats on Premium | Yes: day, week and month views, free |
| Accountability with other people | Accountability partner can approve or deny unlocking Strict Mode | Group challenges for 2–15 people: leaderboard or shared goal (Plus) |
| Price | Free tier; Premium monthly, yearly or lifetime. No amounts on the official pricing page; Google Play (US) lists in-app items at $0.99–$119.99 | Free tier; Plus US$7.99/month or US$71.91/year, 7-day free trial |
| Developer | MobileSoft s.r.o. | Hilo Inc. |
AppBlock details are from appblock.app, its Premium page, its Android page and its Google Play listing. Reveller details are from the app itself.
Where AppBlock is the better choice
- Website blocking. AppBlock blocks websites, specific URLs and keywords, and can block adult content. Reveller only blocks apps, so a distracting site in your browser is not covered.
- More devices. AppBlock runs on Android and iOS and has browser extensions for Chrome, Edge and Brave. Premium applies on every device signed in to the same account. Reveller is Android only for now.
- Smarter triggers. AppBlock schedules can start by location or Wi-Fi network as well as by time, for example blocking games whenever you are at the office.
- Notification-only blocking. AppBlock can silence notifications from chosen apps while still letting you open them (AppBlock help). Reveller has no equivalent.
- More blocking modes. Allowlist mode, launch-count limits, and blocking newly installed apps are all on AppBlock Premium.
- A lifetime option. AppBlock offers a one-time Lifetime purchase. Reveller Plus is a subscription only.
Where Reveller is the better choice
- Doing it with friends. Reveller’s group challenges let 2 to 15 people compete on a leaderboard or work toward a shared goal over a 3 to 30 day season. AppBlock’s accountability feature is one partner approving or denying an unlock request. It has no groups or leaderboards. See how screen-time challenges work.
- Fair scoring. Reveller ranks people by percentage reduction from their own baseline, so a heavy user and a light user can compete fairly.
- A goal based on your real usage. Reveller suggests a daily goal from your recent average and tracks your streak of days under it.
- Strict blocking in the free tier. On Android, all four of Reveller’s strictness levels, including cold turkey, are free. AppBlock’s free Strict Mode is capped at 24 hours, and its free tier caps Quick Block at 3 apps and 3 sites and allows 3 schedules.
What neither app changes
Both apps use Android’s Accessibility service to block apps the moment they open, and both need you to grant it. A blocker adds friction, but the habit still has to change. If you haven’t yet, try Android’s free built-in tools first; our Android screen-time guide covers them. To see AppBlock and Reveller alongside Freedom, StayFree, Opal and Digital Wellbeing, see Android app blockers compared.
Common questions
Is AppBlock free?
AppBlock has a free tier with limits, such as 3 Quick Block apps, 3 schedules, a 30-minute daily usage limit and Strict Mode for up to 24 hours. Premium removes them. AppBlock’s pricing page lists Monthly, Yearly and Lifetime plans but no amounts. Google Play (US) lists its in-app items at $0.99 to $119.99.
Is Reveller free?
Tracking, app blocking, daily goals, streaks and three mindful timers are free. Reveller Plus (US$7.99/month or US$71.91/year after a 7-day free trial) adds group challenges, every theme and every timer.
Can Reveller block websites?
No. Reveller blocks apps only. If you need website blocking, AppBlock does it.
Sources
Checked . Features and prices change; check the source before relying on a detail.
Reveller at a glance
- What it is
- A screen-time app: tracks where your phone time goes, blocks the apps you pick, sets a daily goal from your own baseline, and runs group challenges.
- Platform
- Android, on Google Play. An iOS build is in development and not yet available.
- Price
- Free: tracking, app blocking, daily goals, streaks and three mindful timers. Reveller Plus: US$7.99/month or US$71.91/year after a 7-day free trial; adds group challenges, every theme and every timer. Store prices can vary by country.
- Limits
- Blocks apps, not websites. Instant blocking needs Android Accessibility access; scheduled blocking does not. Groups need Reveller Plus.
- Privacy
- Reads Android usage stats and, for instant blocking, only which app is in the foreground. Never screen contents, messages or typing. Can be used without an email.
- Publisher
- Hilo Inc. (hilo.ca)
Related guides
Try Reveller on Android
Tracking, app blocking and daily goals are free. No card, and you can start without an account.