BlockSite: Block Apps & Sites

A Google user

This is a good idea, but has poor implementation. I have blocked several websites and protected the app with a password, and I went to test it out to make sure it was working. When I went to the website it is superficially blocked by a picture with a button to unlock the website and a button to "go back". If you hit the "go back" button it just takes you to the website, thereby disregarding the apps function. Needless to say this defeats the purpose of the app.

A Google user

Otherwise it works fine blocking websites. FORGET about setting a password. The app will not let you in when you set your password even if you type the right one. It will just pop up with another password request. Type your password 10 times gets you entry for 0.1 seconds. The only way to change the settings is to delete the app data and go through the setup process again.

A Google user

Nice that it can sync with Chrome extension, but its ability to block access on a per-app basis is broken. It just fails to detect some apps' presence, probably when tagged as system apps. E.g., many UMX phones ship with pre-installed adware (on mine, it's a bogus but non-removable app named "Main"; in other cases, it's been infested versions of legit-seeming apps like "Calendar" or "Voice Recorder"). Have to use another firewall app to deal with it. PS: sync feature seems to need app restart.

Sourabh Chakraborty

Good for it's primary function. However the app constantly promotes subscription, and once purchased, has now switched to pop ups asking to refer or send app links. Subscription strangely does include PC chrome extension, that's a separate purchase. Also, schedule is a great feature, but does not include advanced features, such as multiple times, or inverse white listed periods. Reward system for focus mode would be great if they incorporated tiers or levels to gamify it, and made it prominent.

Moebym

Premium user here. I've had a less-than satisfying experience - frustrating, actually. Unlocking blocked apps using a password or pattern just leads to an infinite loop. Websites can *usually* be unlocked in one try. The experience of resetting a forgotten password is unpleasant, as I have only seconds to answer three security questions before the app prompts me yet again to enter the current password. As a paying subscriber, I expected better.

Korey Michelle

I actually enjoy this app however even though it works well if I need to turn off/on the block it takes multiple attempts to get past the prompt which tells me to enable accessibility which is already enabled and I can only clear it by opening and closing the app multiple times. It's a bit frustrating. But other than that it's a great app no other issues.

Savannah Brownell

I like this app because it keeps you focused and on track by locking your apps (and websites) during the day. I have the schedule on when I am in school. I also like it because there is two settings. Work mode, which you can add more apps that you don't need while you are just doing work, but you woudl need during the day like texting. Overall a really good app!

A Google user

I had this extension on Firefox, kind of liked it. The desktop had a pop up that said"sync with your mobile device". I thought that would be great. I downloaded this and then only AFTER installing, they finally disclose that the sync DOES NOT WORK with Firefox. Don't promise it and not deliver. Not cool. IF they were truthful about the Firefox issue, this would be a 4 star rating.