Comparison

Twos vs Phaselock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Twos

Quickly capture notes, to-dos, reminders, and lists in one place. Access your information across all your devices, even offline. Enhanced features are available through an optional subscription.

Highlights
  • Quick note and list creation
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Offline access
  • Repeat and location-based reminders
  • Rich text formatting
  • Collaborative list sharing
  • AI-powered search
Features
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Twos is the quickest place to write things down. Write a thing in seconds, then find it the moment you need it. Notes, to-dos, reminders, events, and lists all live in one simple place, synced to every device you use. • Write a thing in seconds from the app, a widget, or Siri • Save what's on your screen by saying "Save this to Twos" • Unfinished to-dos roll over to today on their own • Ask Twos Chat anything you've written, even months later • Reminders that repeat, follow your location, and sync with your calendar • Rich text: bold, italics, headings, code, and longer notes • Share a list and write it together, live • Bring in what you read from Instapaper, Readwise, Kindle, and Apple Books • Search everything you've ever written, instantly • Works offline and syncs when you're back • Use Twos on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and the web Twos is free for life, with no limit on how much you write. Twos Plus adds templates, archive, week view, customization, unlimited AI chat, and more, across every device you use. Write down things that matter. Privacy policy: https://www.TwosApp.com/privacy Terms of service: https://www.TwosApp.com/terms

About

Phaselock

Features
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Phaselock is a distraction-free accountability app. Set a long-term goal, lock in daily tasks each morning, and watch a dot grid fill with green as you follow through — one day at a time. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set your goal — what you want to manifest 2. Choose your commitment — 30, 60, 180, or 365 days 3. Each morning, visualize your future self and lock in up to 5 tasks 4. Complete your tasks. Watch your dot turn green. 5. Repeat. Build momentum. Become who you said you'd be. FEATURES - Dot grid dashboard — your entire commitment visualized at a glance - Morning meditation ritual — 30-second visualization before you set tasks - Home Screen widget — see your progress without opening the app - Morning & evening reminders to stay on track - Dark mode only — zero distractions - No cloud. No social. No ads. Everything stays on your device. PRICING Phaselock is free for 30 days. After your trial, continue for $2.99/year. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://phaselockapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Twos4 screens
Phaselock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Twos at 4 against Phaselock's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Twos sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Phaselock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Twos versus Phaselock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwosPhaselock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (381 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings381 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwos Technologies IncorporatedLucker Dogs LLC

Bugs and requests

Twos

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Added events not showing in calendar view
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • Issues with photo imports and attachments

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Kanban board view
  • Pomodoro timer integration
  • Better task duration and scheduling in calendar
  • Improved organization with folders and hierarchical structure
Show 1 more
  • Custom recurring task options

Phaselock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Twos

Subscriptions3
  • Twos Plus Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Twos Believer Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Twos Plus Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time7
  • Your week$1.99
  • Hyperlinks$1.99
  • Alerts$1.99
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  • Tags$1.99
  • Templates$1.99
  • AI$1.99
  • Buy all$11.99
1 purchases

Phaselock

Subscriptions1
  • Phaselock Premium$2.991 Year

Questions

Is Twos free?
Twos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phaselock free?
Phaselock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Twos or Phaselock have ads?
Neither Twos nor Phaselock shows ads.

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