BlockSite vs Stay Focused
We give BlockSite a 2.6 GPA and Stay Focused a 3.2, out of 4.0. Stay Focused grades higher on value for money, features and ease of use. They get the same grade on the free plan and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
BlockSite
Website and app blocker for browsers and phones
Stay Focused
App and website blocker with schedules, limits and Strict Mode
How we grade them
| 2.6GPABlockSiteGood | 3.2GPAStay FocusedVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CIt's hard to say what you'll pay. The US App Store lists monthly prices from $3.99 to $14.99 and yearly ones from $23.99 to $47.90. Meanwhile ScreenZen blocks apps and sites for free. | BPremium is $3.99 a month or $24.99 a year on the US App Store, on the cheap side of typical. But the vendor doesn't publish what Premium unlocks, and a purchase is tied to one platform and one device, so paying on Android gets you nothing on iPhone. |
| Free plan and trial | BFree with a block list, schedules and usage limits, which covers the basics. Keyword blocking, unlimited categories and the password lock are paid. The trial is 3 days and wants a card. | BFree to download on Android and iPhone. But the vendor doesn't publish which features need Premium, so we can't say where free stops, and the Google Play listing says the Android app contains ads. |
| Features | BBlock lists, schedules, a focus timer, usage limits, whole categories and keywords, all synced across your devices. Enough for the job. But reviewers say the blocks are too easy to switch off. | AProfiles that block apps, sites and keywords, as a blocklist or a whitelist. Blocks can run on a schedule, after a daily limit, until a goal is met or at a chosen place. Strict Mode locks them until a timer ends, and there's a Pomodoro timer with focus sounds. |
| Ease of use | C4.2 from about 6,200 App Store ratings, which is low for this category. Adding a site to block is simple. But reviewers describe slow browsing on iPhone, and a 2026 redesign that added extra taps. | B4.4 from about 950 App Store ratings, a notch under the top blockers. On iPhone and iPad, iOS caps blocking at 50 apps or websites at a time. |
| Platforms and integrations | BiPhone, Android and extensions for Chrome, Edge and Safari, with one purchase covering all of them. There's a desktop app too, though the site doesn't say which computers it runs on. No iPad app. | BAndroid, iPhone, iPad and a Chrome extension that blocks websites and keywords. There's no Mac or Windows app, and no integrations are listed. |
| Best for | blocking the same sites on phone and browser | strict app blocking on an Android phone |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: BlockSite and Stay Focused. How we grade
Where they differ
- BlockSite starts at $3.99 / month or $23.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed). Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
- BlockSite can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Stay Focused also covers Pomodoro timer, time tracking and focus music.
At a glance
| BlockSite | Stay Focused | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $3.99 / month or $23.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed) | $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store) |
| Free plan | Website and app blocking with a block list, Schedule Mode and usage limits. Keyword blocking, unlimited category blocking and password protection need Premium. | Free to download on Android and iOS. The vendor does not publish which features need Premium; the Google Play listing says the Android app contains ads. |
| Free trial | 3-day free trial on the monthly and annual plans; a card is required | None listed |
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | BlockSite LP | Innox Apps |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
Who each one suits
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
Stay Focused
- People who want blocks they cannot switch off on impulse
- Android users who want to block short videos but keep the app
- Students running timed study sessions with distracting apps locked
Worth knowing
BlockSite
- The web checkout showed rupee prices on the check date, so the subscription prices here are from the US App Store, which lists several amounts without saying which one applies.
- The privacy policy (last modified July 16, 2026) says browsing data is disclosed to affiliates for their market intelligence services; an opt-out is in the settings.
- 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.
Stay Focused
- Prices and the list of Premium features are not on the vendor's site; the dollar figures come from the US App Store, and Google Play shows $0.49 to $99.99 per item.
- Purchases are tied to one platform and one device: an Android purchase cannot be used on iOS.
- On iPhone and iPad, iOS caps blocking at 50 apps or websites at a time, and blocking Reels and Shorts is offered on Android only.
- There is no Mac or Windows app; on a computer it is limited to a Chrome extension that blocks websites and keywords.
Key features
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.
Stay Focused
- App and website blocking with profiles
- Pick the apps, sites and keywords to block and group them into profiles for sleep, work or study. Each profile can work as a blocklist or as a whitelist of what stays allowed.
- Schedules, daily limits and goals
- Block during set days and hours, after a daily usage limit is used up, or until you have spent a set amount of time in apps you class as productive.
- Location-based blocking
- Block apps automatically while you are at a place you choose, such as a school, office or library, or while you are away from it.
- Strict Mode
- Locks your blocks until a timer runs out. Turning it off can require a PIN, an expiry date, a QR code scan or typing a randomly generated text.
- Pomodoro sessions and Focus Sounds
- Timed focus sessions with planned breaks keep all but a few chosen apps blocked. Rain, ocean waves, brown noise and other sounds can be mixed into a background track.
- Reels and Shorts blocking
- On Android, hide YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and Stories or Snapchat Spotlight while keeping the rest of each app usable.
Plans
BlockSite
Free$0
Website and app blocking with a block list, Schedule Mode and usage limits.
Monthly Subscription$3.99 to $14.99
per month; the US App Store lists four amounts
Premium paid monthly. The listing shows $3.99, $9.99, $10.99 and $14.99 and does not say which one a new subscriber pays.
BlockSite Premium$19.99
billing basis not shown on the US App Store listing
A separate in-app purchase on the US App Store, listed at $19.99 without a billing period.
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. The listing does not say which one a new subscriber pays.
Stay Focused
Free$0
The app is a free download. What the free version leaves out is not published.
Monthly$3.99
per month, US App Store in-app purchase
Premium features paid month to month. The listing does not itemize what the subscription unlocks.
Quarterly$9.99
per 3 months, US App Store in-app purchase
The same subscription billed every three months.
Yearly$24.99
per year, US App Store in-app purchase
The same subscription billed once a year. A purchase named Yearly Discounted is listed at the same $24.99.
Ways to pay less
BlockSite
- Lifetime license
Lifetime Access for a one-time payment
BlockSite's homepage advertises Lifetime Access for $39.99, one payment with no renewals, as a limited-time price. The page's countdown is set to end on October 20, 2026.
- By country
Lower price shown to buyers in India
On October 9, 2026 the web checkout showed Lifetime Access at ₹1399.90 to a visitor in India, while the homepage advertised it at $39.99. The monthly and annual plans were shown in rupees too.
Stay Focused
- Annual discount
Yearly billing costs about 48% less than monthly
The US App Store lists the Monthly purchase at $3.99 and the Yearly purchase at $24.99, so a year paid at once costs about 48% less than twelve monthly payments.
