# AppLock vs Timeout

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timeout at 100% against AppLock's 0%. Timeout also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Timeout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timeout has 7 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 100% of Timeout's.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppLock | Timeout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-screen-time-control/id1199340013/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeout-app-blocker/id6742079522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 57 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Identiq Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881019162) | [Lazy Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/832775887) |

## 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


### Timeout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeout-app-blocker/id6742079522)

This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting applications. It allows you to set up focus sessions, block specific apps, or enable a whitelist mode for essential applications only. Designed for simplicity, it helps you concentrate on important tasks.

**Highlights:** App Blocking, Flexible Timer, Whitelist Mode, Minimal Design, Easy Setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppLock free?

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

### Is Timeout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AppLock or Timeout?

Timeout is rated higher. AppLock averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Timeout averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do AppLock or Timeout have ads?

Both AppLock and Timeout show ads.

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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.*