BlockSite vs StayFocusd

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

StayFocusd

• Chrome and Edge users who want a free blocker with daily time allowances
• People who want Shorts, Reels and comment sections hidden without blocking a whole site
• Android users who already track phone use with StayFree

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.

StayFocusd

• It runs only as a Chrome or Edge extension; the site says it is not available for Opera and links to no Firefox or Safari version.
• It limits websites only: desktop apps are not blocked, and phone usage comes from the separate StayFree app.
• Sensor Tower's privacy policy says that, with your consent, de-identified website and ad usage data is sent to its servers and used in products it sells.

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.

StayFocusd

Block or time-limit sites

Block a site completely or give it a daily time allowance. Rules can cover whole sites, subdomains, paths, single pages or in-page content such as videos and images.

The Nuclear Option

Blocks sites for the number of hours you specify on the days you choose, and cannot be canceled once it starts. It can be started by hand or on a schedule.

In App Blocking

Hides sections inside YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and other social sites, such as shorts, reels, recommended videos and comments.

Usage Metrics Dashboard

Charts and daily reports show the time spent on each website, with historical data for spotting patterns.

Require Challenge

Changing any setting can require completing a difficult task first, which makes it harder to loosen your own limits on impulse.

Pairing with StayFree

Connecting Android devices and other browsers through StayFree shows website and mobile app usage and limits in one place.

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.

StayFocusd

• StayFocusd$0

  The complete extension: site blocking and daily time limits, the Nuclear Option, In App Blocking and the usage dashboard.

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.

StayFocusd

No public discounts listed.