The BlockSite Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about BlockSite in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
BlockSite
The Insider’s Guide
Website and app blocker for browsers and phones
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among focus apps, read from BlockSite’s own pages.
Made by BlockSite LP · checked Oct 9, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from BlockSite’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on BlockSite’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 9, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 5 of the 65 other focus apps we grade
BlockSite blocks distracting websites and apps through browser extensions and mobile apps. Sites can be blocked individually, by category or by keyword, on a schedule or during timed focus sessions, and settings can be locked behind a password. A free version covers basic blocking, and one Premium purchase applies across the supported browsers and phones.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about BlockSite, taken from its own pages and our grades.
If you want a blocker that holds firm, look elsewhere.
- 1
Best for blocking the same sites on phone and browser
BlockSite blocks the same sites and apps on your phone and in your browser, with one purchase covering both.
- 2
Paid plans start at $2 a month when paid by the year
As its pricing page puts it: $3.99 / month or $23.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed).
- 3
There is a 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.
- 4
It runs on 2 platforms
iOS and Android, with a browser extension too.
- 5
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.
- 6
Focus Mode
Blocks distractions for a set amount of time. The Mac listing describes timed work sessions with scheduled breaks.
- 7
Schedule
Set the days and hours when chosen sites and apps are blocked, so the same routine repeats without being switched on each time.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 5 of 65
That is against the other focus apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Your call
A focus timer at its plainest counts down 25 minutes and keeps a log.
BlockSite at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $3.99 / month or $23.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- 3-day free trial on the monthly and annual plans; a card is required
- Runs on
- iOS, Android, Browser extension
- Made by
- BlockSite LP
- Category
- Focus Apps
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
- Store rating
- 4.2 on the App Store, 6,206 ratings
The report card
Best for blocking the same sites on phone and browser
BlockSite blocks the same sites and apps on your phone and in your browser, with one purchase covering both. Its privacy policy says your browsing data goes to affiliate companies for market intelligence, reviewers found the blocks easy to switch off or delete, keywords and the password lock are paid, and the App Store lists four monthly prices without saying which you'd get. If you want a blocker that holds firm, look elsewhere.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Nobody can tell you what you'll pay. The US App Store lists monthly at $3.99, $9.99, $10.99 and $14.99, and yearly at $23.99, $38.99 and $47.90, with no word on which you'd be offered. The cheapest of those is ordinary money for this category, where the middle is $3.99 a month, and ScreenZen blocks for nothing. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Free gets you a block list, Schedule Mode and usage limits, which is a working blocker. The walls are close, though: the list has a cap, category blocking is limited, and keywords and the password lock are Premium. The trial is 3 days and wants a card. |
| Features | C | The blocking basics with the gaps the listing shows: lists, schedules, a focus timer and usage limits for free, with keywords, unlimited categories and password protection held back for Premium. Reviewers also say the blocks come off too easily, and the iOS app is iPhone only. |
| Ease of use | C | 4.24 from about 6,200 App Store ratings, where other blockers here sit at 4.6 and up, and one rating in eight is a single star. Adding a site is simple, but reviewers describe slow browsing on iPhone and a 2026 redesign that added taps. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | iPhone, Android and extensions for Chrome, Edge and Safari, with one purchase covering the lot. On a computer it works inside the browser: there's a desktop app advertised, but the site never says which operating systems it runs on, and there's no iPad app. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who BlockSite is for
- Fits if you want the same block list on your phone and in your laptop's browser
- Works for students who block the same hours every weekday, since schedules are free
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you'd rather your browsing data wasn't passed on, which the privacy policy says it is
- Not for you if you'd switch a blocker off in a weak moment, because reviewers say that's easy
- Tight if you're staying free and want keywords, unlimited categories or a password lock, which are all paid
- Watch out: the App Store lists four monthly and three yearly prices with no word on which you'd pay, and the 3-day trial needs a card
- Not for you if you want it on an iPad, or a desktop app that says which systems it runs on
Good to know
Good for
- 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
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$2
A month to start, paid by the year. There is a free plan too
BlockSite has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 / month or $23.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed).
Free gets you a block list, Schedule Mode and usage limits, which is a working blocker.
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.
The 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.
Trying it first
3-day free trial on the monthly and annual plans; a card is required
Read from apps.apple.com on Oct 9, 2026.
Ways to pay less
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.
Stated on blocksite.coBy 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.
Stated on user.blocksite.co
How its prices have moved
- Oct 9, 2026Lifetime Access for a one-time payment: Sold at checkout; no US dollar price read → $39.99 once, advertised as a limited-time priceBlockSite's homepage now carries a seasonal banner advertising Lifetime Access at $39.99 for a limited time, with a countdown set to end on October 20, 2026. We had not read a dollar price for it before.
What the app costs elsewhere
Each country’s App Store price for “Monthly Subscription”, against $3.99 in the United States, in dollars at the day’s rate. The four cheapest and the four dearest of 11.
| Country | Price there | In dollars | Against the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | R$ 16,90 | $3.38 | 15% less |
| India | ₹ 349 | $3.61 | 10% less |
| South Africa | R69.99 | $4.23 | 6% more |
| Mexico | $79.00 | $4.34 | 9% more |
| Australia | $14.49 | $10.12 | 154% more |
| United Kingdom | £8.99 | $11.89 | 198% more |
| Turkey | ₺599,99 | $12.20 | 206% more |
| Philippines | ₱ 999.00 | $15.90 | 299% more |
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: iOS, Android and Browser extension
Website and app blocker for browsers and phones. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, site & app blocker.
Reviewers also say the blocks come off too easily, and the iOS app is iPhone only.
- 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.
Where it runs
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
BlockSite is made by BlockSite LP.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
5/65
Other focus apps it is graded above
BlockSite's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 5 of the 65 other focus apps we grade, and level with 12.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 39 of 65) and worst on ease of use (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $2 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $2.82 for the category: 12 of the 45 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 12 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 66 focus apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. BlockSite’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 8 of 65
- CFree plan and trialAbove 5 of 65
- CFeaturesAbove 3 of 65
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 65
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 39 of 65
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 56 focus apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. BlockSite is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Your call
A focus timer at its plainest counts down 25 minutes and keeps a log.
BlockSite sits between: not beyond making, and not a weekend's work either. What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. At $23.99 a year it costs less than the weekend it would take to replace, which is the argument for keeping it.
What you could not
- Blocking that reaches every browser and app and is hard to switch off.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. BlockSite’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
AppBlock, Freedom, Cold Turkey Blocker, LeechBlock NG and StayFocusd
The 5 tools BlockSite is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
AppBlock
Free plan · from $2.50/mo
App and website blocker with schedules and a strict mode.
- AppBlock also covers Pomodoro timer.
- 2.2GPA
Freedom
Free plan · from $3.33/mo
Website and app blocker that runs across computers and phones.
- Only Freedom lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Freedom also covers focus music.
- 2.8GPA
Cold Turkey Blocker
Free plan · from $45 one-time
Website and app blocker for Windows and Mac with strict locks.
- Only BlockSite lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Cold Turkey Blocker also covers Pomodoro timer.
- 2.8GPA
LeechBlock NG
Free
Free browser extension that blocks time-wasting sites on a schedule.
- Only BlockSite lists iOS and Android apps.
- BlockSite can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- LeechBlock NG is open source, according to its own site.
- 3.0GPA
StayFocusd
Free
Free Chrome and Edge extension that limits time on distracting sites.
- Only BlockSite lists iOS and Android apps.
- BlockSite can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- StayFocusd also covers time tracking.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
14
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is BlockSite free?
BlockSite has a free plan. Website and app blocking with a block list, Schedule Mode and usage limits.
How much does BlockSite cost?
BlockSite lists 4 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does BlockSite work on?
BlockSite is available on iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.
Does BlockSite offer any discounts?
BlockSite publicly lists the following: Lifetime Access for a one-time payment; Lower price shown to buyers in India.
How is BlockSite rated?
BlockSite's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6,206 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
Does BlockSite have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. BlockSite is listed for iOS and Android.
Does BlockSite have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. BlockSite is listed for iOS and Android.
Is BlockSite open source?
BlockSite is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.
Does BlockSite have a free trial?
Yes. 3-day free trial on the monthly and annual plans; a card is required.
Who makes BlockSite?
BlockSite is made by BlockSite LP.
What are the alternatives to BlockSite?
The closest alternatives to BlockSite in our directory are AppBlock, Freedom, Cold Turkey Blocker, LeechBlock NG and StayFocusd.
How does BlockSite compare with other focus apps?
BlockSite's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 5 of the 65 other focus apps we grade, and level with 12.
Is BlockSite good value for money?
ToolGPA grades BlockSite C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $2 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $2.82 for the category: 12 of the 45 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of BlockSite?
A focus timer at its plainest counts down 25 minutes and keeps a log. BlockSite sits between: not beyond making, and not a weekend's work either.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from BlockSite’s own pages on Oct 9, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 10, 2026. Based on BlockSite's home page, checkout page, terms and privacy policy as of 9 October 2026, its App Store listing and reviews, and the one Hacker News comment about it. Its help centre could not be read. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-08-17.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by BlockSite LP. Prices change, so check blocksite.co before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- BlockSite, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/blocksite
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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