# AppLock vs Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Time Control at 74% against AppLock's 0%. Screen Time Control also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). AppLock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. AppLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Time Control has 33 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 74% of Screen Time Control's.

AppLock ships an update every 9 days, Screen Time Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppLock | Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-screen-time-control/id1199340013/reviews) | **[4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-inscreen/id6737131495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 57 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Identiq Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881019162) | [Vaibhav Negi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747178744) |

## What reviewers say

### AppLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-screen-time-control/id1199340013)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-inscreen/id6737131495)

This app promotes mindful screen time usage by prompting regular reflection and offering optional focus sessions. It guides users toward healthier digital habits through awareness and subtle nudges, rather than strict blocking. Data is kept private on the device.

**Highlights:** Mindful screen time prompts, Optional focus sessions, Daily activity notifications, App blocking for routines, Privacy-focused data storage

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inscreen (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Inscreen (Monthly for Family) | $3.99 | per month |
| Inscreen (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Inscreen (Yearly for Family) | $29.99 | per year |
| Inscreen (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Inscreen (Lifetime for Family) | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppLock free?

AppLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Screen Time Control free?

Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AppLock or Screen Time Control?

Screen Time Control is rated higher. AppLock averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Screen Time Control averages 4.5 from 33 ratings.

### Do AppLock or Screen Time Control have ads?

AppLock shows ads; Screen Time Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, AppLock or Screen Time Control?

AppLock ships an update every 9 days, and Screen Time Control fortnightly. Most recently, AppLock was updated on September 12, 2026 and Screen Time Control on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*