Comparison

Visceral Science vs CosmosLock

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

Head to head
About

Visceral Science

Explore the life cycle of stars and master scientific concepts through an immersive augmented and virtual reality experience. Navigate the cosmos, including planets, galaxies, and black holes, to understand our origins.

Highlights
  • Immersive star life cycle exploration
  • Augmented and virtual reality integration
  • Cosmic navigation (planets, galaxies, black holes)
  • Mastery of scientific concepts
  • Accessible space exploration
Read full description

THIS APPLICATION IS DESIGNED TO BE USED TOGETHER WITH A CORRESPONDING VIRTUAL REALITY APPLICATION. Visceral Science is a carefully crafted immersive experience in which students explore and partake in the life cycle of stars and master essential scientific concepts more fully with the help of augmented and virtual reality. The distant cosmos now made accessible, we invite students to navigate our origins alongside planets, galaxies, and black holes.

About

CosmosLock

Features
Read full description

Feed your curiosity, not your feed. Every time you reach for social media, CosmosLock steps in with something fascinating. Instead of mindless scrolling, you learn — discovering a science fact, answering a quiz question, or sitting with a mind-expanding idea. From quantum physics to deep space, evolution to neuroscience, replace your scroll habit with discovery. WHAT YOU GET: - Lock any app behind science learning — choose Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, or any app - Multiple unlock methods — fact reading, fill-in-the-blank, word challenges, and timed reflection - Topic-based selection — choose your interests or let CosmosLock surprise you - Smart scheduling — lock apps all day, study hours, evenings, or custom periods - Progress tracking — see how many facts you've learned instead of hours scrolled - Family-friendly — uses Apple Screen Time to enforce locks reliably FREE + PREMIUM: CosmosLock requires a Premium subscription for app access. Eligible subscriptions start with Apple's 1-week introductory free trial and unlock unlimited app unlocks, unlimited schedules, advanced challenge types, and the full premium science library. SCIENCE CONTENT: CosmosLock includes a curated library of over 2,100 science facts, explanations, and quiz questions: - Astronomy & Space — black holes, exoplanets, the Big Bang, cosmic phenomena - Physics — quantum mechanics, relativity, electromagnetism, thermodynamics - Biology & Life Sciences — evolution, genetics, neuroscience, ecology - Chemistry — elements, reactions, molecular structures, materials science - Earth Science — geology, climate, plate tectonics, volcanoes, oceans - Mathematics — beautiful proofs, paradoxes, and number theory Content ranges from accessible fun facts to deeper explanations, organized by difficulty so you're always learning at the right level. DIFFICULTY LEVELS: - Beginner: Bite-sized facts anyone can enjoy - Intermediate: Deeper explanations with context - Advanced: College-level concepts and connections - Scholar: Research-level insights and cutting-edge discoveries HOW IT WORKS: 1. Choose which apps to lock (social media, games, news — anything) 2. Set your schedule (all day, study breaks, or custom) 3. When you open a locked app, CosmosLock presents a science fact or quiz 4. Learn, think, and unlock — replacing empty scrolling with real knowledge PRIVACY FIRST: CosmosLock processes everything on your device. No learning data, no quiz scores, and no personal information ever leaves your phone. We use Apple's built-in Screen Time framework — no tracking, no ads, no accounts required. LEGAL: Privacy Policy: https://apps.nereusdata.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Stop doom scrolling. Start discovering. CosmosLock.

Screenshots

Visceral Science4 screens
CosmosLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visceral Science at none against CosmosLock's 2. Visceral Science also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. CosmosLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Visceral Science asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visceral Science ships an update every 2 months, CosmosLock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Visceral Science versus CosmosLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisceral ScienceCosmosLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size598 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbelana VR Productions IncPatrick Deutsch

In-app purchases

None

Visceral Science

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CosmosLock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • CosmosLock Premium Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Visceral Science free?
Visceral Science is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CosmosLock free?
CosmosLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Visceral Science or CosmosLock have ads?
Neither Visceral Science nor CosmosLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visceral Science or CosmosLock?
Visceral Science ships an update every 2 months, and CosmosLock every 3 months. Most recently, Visceral Science was updated on October 26, 2026 and CosmosLock on October 16, 2026.

Other comparisons