Comparison

DigiLocker vs Regain

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

Head to head
About

DigiLocker

A secure digital wallet for citizens to store and access important documents and certificates. This platform aims to reduce the need for physical paperwork by enabling digital issuance and verification.

Highlights
  • Secure document storage
  • Digital certificate issuance
  • Document verification
  • Paperless governance
  • Mobile access to documents
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DigiLocker – A simple and secure document wallet for Citizens. DigiLocker is a key initiative under Digital India, the Government of India's flagship program aimed at transforming India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. Targeted at the idea of paperless governance, DigiLocker is a platform for issuance and verification of documents & certificates in a digital way, thus eliminating the use of physical documents. The DigiLocker website can be accessed at https://digitallocker.gov.in/. You can now access your documents and certificates from your DigiLocker on your mobile devices.

About

Regain

This app helps students stay focused by blocking distracting applications during study sessions. It offers a customizable timer, progress tracking, and optional features like Pomodoro technique and strict mode for enhanced concentration.

Highlights
  • App blocking during focus sessions
  • Customizable study timer
  • Pomodoro technique support (Pro)
  • Strict mode for enhanced commitment (Pro)
  • Focus statistics with subject breakdown
  • Focus music for concentration (Pro)
Features
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Can't study without checking your phone every five minutes? You're not the only one. Regain is the focus app built purely for students - block the apps that distract you, start a focus timer, and finally get through a study session without Instagram or YouTube pulling you away. Whether you're preparing for board exams, college entrance tests, or professional certifications, Regain helps you put in the hours. FOCUS TIMER Set a timer, lock in, and study. Choose your duration and tag each session by subject (Physics, Organic Chemistry, or whatever you're on). POMODORO TIMER (PRO) Stay focused and get more done with the classic Pomodoro technique. Focus, recharge, repeat - customize your focus and break durations, with support for both short and long breaks. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS When you start a focus session, Regain blocks the apps you choose - like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, and Twitter/X - until your timer ends. Powered by Apple's Screen Time, so Regain never sees which apps you block or accesses your screen time data. STRICT MODE (PRO) For students who want an extra layer of self-commitment. When you turn on Strict Mode, your session runs for the full duration you selected - helping you build the habit of finishing what you start. Enable or disable it anytime from Settings. FOCUS GUARD (PRO) An opt-in reminder that helps you follow through when willpower dips during a focus session. You stay in control - toggle Focus Guard on or off anytime from Settings. FOCUS STATS Watch your focus improve day over day, with a per-subject breakdown so you know exactly which subjects got your attention. FOCUS MUSIC (PRO) Science-backed sounds built for concentration: Lofi Beats, Deep Focus Ambience, White Noise, Space, and Binaural. THEMES (PRO) Personalize your focus screen with beautiful Nature and Lofi wallpapers. FREE VS PRO The free tier includes unlimited focus sessions and a stopwatch. Regain Pro unlocks Pomodoro, Strict Mode, Premium Themes, and Science-Backed Focus Music. PRIVACY Sign in with Apple or Google is optional — signing in syncs your subscription across your devices. Your focus data always stays on your device, whether you sign in or not. Regain uses Apple's Family Controls to block distractions and never sees the names of the apps you block. You can permanently delete your account at any time from Settings. Terms of Use: https://regainapp.ai/legal/terms-of-use-ios/ & https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://regainapp.ai/legal/privacy-policy-ios/ Download Regain and start studying without distractions. SUPPORT Questions? help@regainapp.ai FAQ: https://regainapp.ai/support/ios/

Screenshots

DigiLocker4 screens
Regain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DigiLocker at none against Regain's 10. DigiLocker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (190 vs 3). Regain's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support 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. Regain sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DigiLocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for DigiLocker against 3.3 for Regain. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DigiLocker has 190 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of DigiLocker's written reviews are positive against 40% of Regain's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DigiLocker ships an update every 3 weeks, Regain every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DigiLocker versus Regain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigiLockerRegain
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (190 ratings)3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews39.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings190 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNational e-Governance DivisionEpowerx Labs Private Limited

Customer experience

DigiLocker

All ratings190 ratings
Positive53.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative41.1%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative53.3%

Regain

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive39.7%
Neutral17.6%
Negative42.6%

Bugs and requests

DigiLocker

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App keeps logging out after seconds of authentication
  • OTP delivery failures and invalid OTP errors
  • App crashes when opening Aadhaar documents
  • Blank white screens on login/signup
  • App crashes on iOS 18 and iOS 26.2 versions
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  • Crashes after recent updates
  • Continue button not disabling after tap, causing multiple API requests
  • Session timeout errors preventing login
  • Document loading failures with 'something went wrong' error
  • Aadhaar card retrieval failures
  • Driving license fetching issues
  • Name mismatch preventing document retrieval
  • Documents not visible in app despite being added via web
  • App not opening after update
  • Verification button not clickable
  • Password reset freezing during input
  • Inconsistent document availability across devices
  • Spam increase after app usage
  • Wrong user data being pulled
  • App not picking up vehicle RC and insurance data
  • Cancelled error message on Aadhaar retrieval
  • Invalid input error after account creation
  • Dark mode text visibility issues
  • Back button too small with no swipe navigation

Requested features

19 requests
  • Email-based authentication option
  • Automatic session logout after inactivity
  • Folder creation for document organization
  • Bulk document deletion capability
  • Support for additional document types (voter ID, APAAR ID, state-specific certificates)
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  • PDF file upload support
  • Document sharing/transfer between devices
  • Offline document access
  • Touch ID/Face ID integration
  • Name change support for married women
  • International accessibility for NRIs
  • Integration with banks and property registration databases
  • Shareable document links for applications
  • Handicap documentation section
  • Vehicle insurance and PUC certificate support
  • Passport digital option
  • Disable button after single tap to prevent multiple requests
  • Allow paste functionality for Aadhaar entry
  • Rectangular document upload format support

Regain

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DigiLocker

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Regain

Subscriptions10
  • Regain Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Regain Pro Monthly Plan$14.991 Month
  • Regain Pro Monthly Plan$19.991 Month
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  • Regain Pro Yearly Discount$29.991 Year
  • Regain Pro Annual$39.991 Year
  • Regain Pro Annual$49.991 Year
  • Regain Pro Annual$59.991 Year
  • Regain Pro Annual$79.991 Year
  • Regain Pro Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Regain Pro Annual$149.991 Year

Questions

Is DigiLocker free?
DigiLocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Regain free?
Regain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DigiLocker or Regain?
DigiLocker and Regain are both rated 3.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 190 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do DigiLocker or Regain have ads?
Regain shows ads; DigiLocker does not.
Which is updated more often, DigiLocker or Regain?
DigiLocker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Regain every 5 days. Most recently, DigiLocker was updated on October 13, 2026 and Regain on October 11, 2026.

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