BlockSite vs Cold Turkey Blocker

BlockSite

• Blocking the same sites and apps on a phone and in desktop browsers
• People who want to block whole categories of sites in one step
• Students and workers who block on a fixed daily schedule

Cold Turkey Blocker

• People who talk themselves out of softer blockers mid-session
• Buyers who want a one-time purchase instead of a subscription
• Blocking desktop applications and games as well as websites

BlockSite

• BlockSite's own checkout showed regional prices on the check date, so the dollar figures here are in-app purchase amounts from the US App Store.
• The App Store lists several monthly and annual amounts without saying which one applies to a new subscriber.
• Keyword blocking, unlimited category blocking and password protection need Premium, and the iOS app is for iPhone only.
• The homepage advertises a desktop app that blocks across several browsers but does not say which operating systems it runs on.

Cold Turkey Blocker

• Windows and macOS only: the vendor states that Linux, ChromeOS, Android and iOS are not supported.
• The free version blocks websites only; application blocking, schedules, locks, breaks and allowances need Pro.
• The vendor's pricing page did not show the Pro price as readable text; the $45 figure comes from a Zapier roundup updated in August 2026.

BlockSite

Block List

Add the sites and apps you want to avoid, and BlockSite keeps them from opening while the list is active. Premium removes the limit on entries.

Focus Mode

Blocks distractions for a set amount of time. The Mac listing describes timed work sessions with scheduled breaks.

Schedule

Set the days and hours when chosen sites and apps are blocked, so the same routine repeats without being switched on each time.

Category and keyword blocking

Block a whole category such as social media or shopping in one step, or any address containing a chosen word. Both are Premium features on iOS.

Password protection

A Premium setting that puts a password in front of settings and blocked pages. The site also lists a feature that prevents uninstalling BlockSite.

Sync across platforms

The same block list applies on every signed-in device, and one purchase unlocks Premium on Android, iOS, Chrome, Edge and Safari.

Cold Turkey Blocker

Website blocking with wildcards

Block whole domains, single URLs, YouTube channels or search keywords, using wildcards for patterns. Blocking everything and listing exceptions turns it into an allow list.

Application blocking

Pro blocks applications or whole folders of them. On Windows it can also block Microsoft Store apps and match on window titles.

Locks

A block can be locked by timer, time range, delay, restart, password or a string of random text up to 5,000 characters. A locked block also prevents uninstalling the app.

Weekly schedule

Pro lets you drag blocks onto a schedule that repeats every week, and can lock, log off or shut down the computer at set times.

Breaks and allowances

Pro adds Pomodoro cycles that switch blocking on and off, time allowances for blocked items, and breaks earned after a set period of work.

Usage statistics

Tracks website and application use to show your main distractions. The data stays on your computer and can be exported as JSON.

BlockSite

• Free$0

  Website and app blocking with a block list, Schedule Mode and usage limits.

• Monthly Subscription$3.99 to $19.99

  per month; the US App Store lists five amounts

  Premium paid monthly. The listing shows $3.99, $9.99, $10.99, $14.99 and $19.99 and does not say which one a new subscriber pays.

• Annual Subscription$23.99 to $47.90

  per year; the US App Store lists three amounts

  Premium billed yearly, listed at $23.99, $38.99 and $47.90. BlockSite's homepage advertises $33.50 a year as a limited-time 30% discount.

Cold Turkey Blocker

• Blocker Free$0

  Website blocking, website exceptions, timed blocks and statistics.

• Blocker Pro$45

  one-time purchase

  Adds application blocking, scheduled blocks, all locking features, breaks and allowances, and passwords. One purchase covers every computer you personally use.

BlockSite

• Other savings

  Limited-time 30% off the annual plan

  BlockSite's homepage advertises an annual subscription for $33.50, described as 30% off for a limited time. The page text gives no end date.

• Lifetime license

  Lifetime Access for a one-time payment

  The web checkout offers Lifetime Access with one payment and no renewals. Its US dollar price could not be read; the page showed a regional price.

Cold Turkey Blocker

• Education

  Students can request 20% off

  The pricing page says students can request 20% off through a link in the support page FAQ, which checks that the email address belongs to a school.

• Other savings

  Save 10% on the three-product bundle

  Buying Blocker, Writer and Micromanager together is advertised at 10% off. Each is a one-time payment with no subscription.