BlockSite: Block Apps & Focus 4+

I find the app helpful and good but…

I don’t have a premium service, as I don’t really want to pay for another subscription right now, but from my experiences with the standard version it’s good. The site does as advertised, it blocks the desired content, and does it darn well. However, I find that after while, it makes it so my phone is very slow processing wise. To the point where loading apps or website pages can take upwards of 30 seconds while I’m on wifi that has a strong connection. I don’t know, it may be just a me problem, but just something to think about. The unpaid experience is good, it allows you to block a max of up to 5 websites, and there is no block on which websites can be blocked. I assume the paired experience is better, but if you’re looking for a free solution this isn’t bad.

Developer Response ,

We're glad you're enjoying our app! We’re constantly working to improve the app. If you'd like to explore the premium features for an enhanced experience, feel free to contact us at support@blocksite.co. We’re here to assist! 😊🎉

blocks requested sites & slows down all web use

Does this app do what it is supposed to? Yes. It blocks my requested sites, and it’s easy to add customized lists.

Does this app do a little more than I’d like it to? Yes. It slows down all of my web browsing & often blocks websites that shouldn’t be blocked. It takes me multiple (~5) refreshes to load a single webpage when I have this app installed. Don’t even bother trying to complete an order of any kind because loading that many pages in sequence is impossible. I ended up deleting it the first time I downloaded it because of this issue. But I downloaded it bc my goal is to use my phone less, and if it’s a nightmare to click on any webpage, I tend to get frustrated and put my phone down —> goal accomplished.

TLDR; yes it blocks your chosen websites, but it occasionally blocks & always slows down all other websites as well.

This does nothing, Opal is better.

After seeing my weekly screen time report, I was quite shocked. Because of this, I installed BlockSite and purchased the “premium” subscription, even though it offers stuff you can do for free on other screen time apps like Opal. After a measly two days of using this, I cancelled my subscription because you can easily disable the blocks. The following month, I checked my credit card statements and saw that I was still being charged! I cancelled my subscription and disabled the VPN, so this app couldn’t have done anything, right? WRONG! I had to cancel my credit card to stop any further payments from happening, which threw a wrench into my week. I then installed Opal, which has everything BlockSite’s “premium” subscription can do and more for absolutely nothing! If you’re looking for an app to reduce your screen time, don’t waste your time or money on this scam. Just get Opal.

Developer Response ,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating this must have been. If you had issues with your subscription, please contact us at support@blocksite.co, and we’ll be happy to assist you right away. We recommend using the "Password Protection" feature for added security to prevent bypassing blocks. We're committed to improving the app and providing a better experience for all users.