Comparison

AppLock vs LockMyApps Screen Time Control

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

Head to head
About

AppLock

Enhance focus and safeguard privacy by instantly locking, blocking, and managing access to any application. Organize apps into custom groups for better control over distractions and sensitive data, with options to prevent installations or accidental deletions.

Highlights
  • Instantly lock and block apps
  • Create personalized lock groups
  • Organize apps by activity
  • Prevent app installation/deletion
  • One-tap management and reminders
  • Secure on-device data storage
Features
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AppLock - Screen Time Control helps you boost productivity and protect your privacy by instantly locking, blocking, and managing access to any app. Organize apps and activities—social, games, work, finance, and more—into custom lock groups, giving you control over distractions and sensitive data. Effortlessly toggle locks, manage app access, and use advanced options to block installation, prevent accidental deletions, or disable in-app purchases. Key Features: • Instantly lock and block apps of your choice • Create personalized lock groups for focus and privacy • Organize apps by activity or category • Prevent app installation, deletion, and purchases • Easy one-tap management and reminders • Modern interface for streamlined control • All data remains private, stored securely on your device AppLock is perfect for anyone seeking better focus, screen time balance, or keeping personal info secure. Take charge of your digital life—download AppLock - Screen Time Control today!

About

LockMyApps Screen Time Control

This app helps you reduce screen time and boost productivity by blocking selected applications for set durations. Utilize focus timers, daily limits, and scheduled blocking to minimize distractions and "doom scrolling."

Highlights
  • Set productivity timers to block apps
  • Reduce screen time
  • Minimize "doom scrolling"
  • Block apps temporarily
  • Add daily time limits
  • Schedule app blocking
  • Lock Now feature for short focus
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Introducing LockMyApps, the revolutionary AI-powered productivity app that helps you reduce your screen time so that you can focus on what matters in the real world. What LockMyApps can do for you: ● Set productivity timers to block out apps ● Increase your productivity ● Reduce your screen time ● Reduce “doom scrolling” on your phone And more. ———————————————————— How to use LockMyApps: 1. Select the apps that you want to temporarily block on your phone 2. Set the amount of minutes or hours you want to block your apps 3. Your selected apps will be unable to be opened until your timer is completed *If you need to remove the block on your apps (due to an emergency or something) you can do so in your app’s settings ———————————————————— LockMyApps Premium policy: Once you sign up to LockMyApps Premium, you will have full access to all of LockMyApps's features. You can cancel your subscription any time and you will be sent a reminder before your LockMyApps subscription begins after your trial. With LockMyApps Premium, you get access to the full app: ● Lock your apps and reduce your screen time up to 90% ● Use the Lock Now feature for short term focus ● Add daily time limits to your apps ● Schedule when to lock your apps ahead of time ● Works for any app on your phone ● No ads ● Cancel anytime LockMyApps Premium options: ● LockMyApps Weekly: $8.99/week ● LockMyApps Yearly: 3 days free and then $69.99/year ———————————————————— Have any questions or recommendations? Feel free to reach out to me at: Andrew@AndrewLee.Ventures Privacy Policy: https://andrewlee.ventures/privacy Terms Of Use: https://andrewlee.ventures/terms-of-use

Screenshots

AppLock4 screens
LockMyApps Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LockMyApps Screen Time Control at 87% against AppLock's 0%. LockMyApps Screen Time Control also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (287 vs 1). AppLock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads 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. LockMyApps Screen Time Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. AppLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LockMyApps Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockMyApps Screen Time Control has 287 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of AppLock's written reviews are positive against 87% of LockMyApps Screen Time Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppLock ships an update every 9 days, LockMyApps Screen Time Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AppLock versus LockMyApps Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppLockLockMyApps Screen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (287 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews87.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1287 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIdentiq InfotechAndrew Lee

Customer experience

AppLock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

LockMyApps Screen Time Control

All ratings287 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative9.9%

Bugs and requests

AppLock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LockMyApps Screen Time Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App thinks it's a different day, affecting lock schedules
  • Inability to select apps to lock on certain days

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add option to hide/make locked apps invisible
  • Allow setting different lock schedules for different apps
  • Include a widget for quick access to locking features

In-app purchases

None

AppLock

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

LockMyApps Screen Time Control

Subscriptions12
  • LockMyApps Pro 1 Week3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • LockMyApps Pro 1 Week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • LockMyApps Pro 1 Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
Show 9 more
  • LockMyApps Pro 1 Week3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • LockMyApps Premium: 1 Week$8.997 Days
  • LockMyApps Premium: Monthly$14.991 Month
  • LockMyApps Premium: Discount3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • LockMyApps: Premium3 Days trial2 variants$34.991 Year
  • LockMyApps: Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • LockMyApps: Premium3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • LockMyApps: Premium3 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • LockMyApps Premium: 1 Year3 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • LockMyApps Premium: LifetimeFree

Questions

Is AppLock free?
AppLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LockMyApps Screen Time Control free?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AppLock or LockMyApps Screen Time Control?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control is rated higher. AppLock averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LockMyApps Screen Time Control averages 4.6 from 287 ratings.
Do AppLock or LockMyApps Screen Time Control have ads?
Both AppLock and LockMyApps Screen Time Control show ads.
Which is updated more often, AppLock or LockMyApps Screen Time Control?
AppLock ships an update every 9 days, and LockMyApps Screen Time Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, AppLock was updated on October 1, 2026 and LockMyApps Screen Time Control on October 9, 2026.

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