AppLock vs LessScroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
LessScroll
This app helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting applications during focused work or study sessions. You can set timers, choose specific apps to block, and track your progress with achievements and streaks. All data remains on your device for privacy.
- Block distracting apps
- Set custom session timers
- Predefined session presets
- Track reclaimed hours
- Daily streaks and achievements
- Privacy-focused data handling
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LessScroll helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting apps during focused sessions. Set a timer, choose the apps to block, and stay on task without interruptions. How it works: Start a session and select which apps to block — social media, entertainment, or any apps you choose. LessScroll uses Apple's Screen Time framework to enforce the block for the duration of your session. When the session ends, everything unlocks automatically. Session presets - Quick Break (25 min) — a short reset between tasks - Deep Focus (2 hrs) — extended work or study time - Mega Detox (6 hrs) — a full half-day lockout Or set a custom start and end time to match your schedule. Track your progress - See total hours reclaimed across all sessions - Maintain daily streaks for consistent use - Unlock achievements as you build the habit Achievements include: - First session completed - 3, 7, and 30-day streaks - 1, 10, 25, and 100 hours reclaimed Privacy and Terms of Service LessScroll uses Apple's Screen Time and Family Controls APIs. No usage data is sent to external servers. Everything stays on your device. Privacy Policy: https://lessscroll.lol/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://lessscroll.lol/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LessScroll at 5.0 against AppLock's 1.0. LessScroll also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). AppLock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. LessScroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. AppLock asks for nothing beyond the download.
LessScroll holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
AppLock ships an update every 9 days, LessScroll every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AppLock | LessScroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Identiq Infotech | Yohanan Negash |
Customer experience
AppLock
LessScroll
In-app purchases
AppLock
No in-app purchases
LessScroll
- Yearly 50%$14.991 Year
- Yearly$29.991 Year
