AppBlock vs LockIn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AppBlock
This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers customizable schedules and strict modes to reduce screen time, improve focus, and support healthier digital habits.
- Block distracting apps
- Block time-wasting websites
- Control screen time
- Customizable blocking schedules
- Strict mode to prevent bypassing restrictions
- Detailed statistics on screen time usage
- Focus sessions for work and study
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► 15,000,000+ satisfied users ► 63% less screen time in the first week ► Save up to 3 hours every day AppBlock is the ultimate app blocker that helps you block apps, reduce screen time, and manage social media distractions so you can focus on what truly matters. Our app creates a positive impact on your digital wellbeing. Whether you need a productivity boost, want to unplug in your free time, or looking for a focused study environment, AppBlock gives you full control of your digital habits. ► CONTROL YOUR SCREEN TIME Cut down on wasted time and build a healthier relationship with your devices. Use custom templates to block the apps that distract you most during the day, stop doomscrolling on social media, and reduce your screen time. Our users reported 63% less screen time in just two weeks. Yes, it’s true! Try it yourself and thank us later. ► WHY APPBLOCK? – Block Apps: Cut access to social media, games, or anything that pulls you away from your goals. – Website Blocker: Restrict time-wasting websites or unwanted content. – Screen Time Control: Monitor and limit app usage to maintain a balanced life. – Customizable Blocking Schedules: Automatically block apps based on time, location, or Wi-Fi. – App Open Limits: Decide how long you can use certain apps to stay in control. – Strict Mode: Stay committed by preventing yourself from bypassing restrictions. – Allowlist: Keep essential apps available while blocking distractions. – Quick Block: Need instant focus? Tap once to block apps and websites right away. ► STAY PRODUCTIVE & FOCUSED AppBlock helps you manage your screen time and remove digital distractions so you can focus on what really matters. – Improve Sleep: Reduce late-night phone use for better rest. – Support Mental Health: Stay calm and mindful with fewer interruptions. – Boost Productivity: Block time-wasting apps and websites to stay on task. – Study Better: Encourage a distraction-free learning environment. – Unplug in Free Time: Enjoy hobbies, family, and friends without constant notifications. ► ADVANCED TOOLS & INSIGHTS – Detailed Statistics: Discover where your screen time goes and identify what distracts you most. – Focus Sessions: Automatically silence notifications and block apps during key work or study periods. – Time Management: Create daily structure for balanced digital use. – AppBlock for Desktop: Stay productive on PC or Mac with browser extensions that block distracting sites. – Get the extension: https://appblock.app/extensions ► #1 BLOCKER – SAFE BROWSING Create a secure and distraction-free experience by using AppBlock. With one tap, block apps, websites for safer and more mindful screen use. ► FREE TO USE – START TODAY AppBlock is free to download and packed with everything you need to build healthier digital habits and reclaim your time in just a few taps. Discover why our app blocker has over 15,000,000 success stories. ► PRIVACY FIRST Your privacy is our top priority. AppBlock uses Apple’s Screen Time API for secure content blocking. Your personal data stays private and is never shared. ► CONTACT & SUPPORT Email — support@appblock.app Website — www.appblock.app ► TERMS & PRIVACY Terms of Use — https://appblock.app/terms-of-use-app-store Privacy Policy — https://appblock.app/privacy-policy-app-store
LockIn
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The lock actually locks. LockIn blocks the apps you choose — and the only way back in is the key YOU picked. Not a toggle you can flip off. A real key: • An NFC tag stuck on your fridge, your desk, your gym locker • A QR code in your wallet (or the barcode on your gym pass) • Your fitness goal — close your rings, hit your steps, earn your apps back • A person you trust who approves early exits • A timer or weekly schedule that holds until it's done • Or plain one-tap blocking when you just need a nudge Every focus session builds something: your Realm — an island that grows piece by piece with every session you finish. Miss a day and it weathers. Keep showing up and it becomes somewhere you don't want to burn down. WHY IT WORKS LockIn is a commitment device. The friction is the feature: when quitting means walking to the fridge to scan a tag, you mostly don't quit. • Smart Breaks — pause for a few minutes without ending the session; blocking resumes automatically, even if you force-quit the app • Strict Mode — apps stay blocked even if you try to delete LockIn • 3 emergency unlocks per month. Genuine emergencies only. That's the point. • Weekly schedules that arm themselves — even when the app is closed • Live Activity on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Siri & Shortcuts: "Start LockIn" from your Action Button PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your app selections, health data, and location never leave your iPhone. No accounts. No analytics. No ads. (Full policy inside the app.) Lock in. Build your realm.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LockIn at none against AppBlock's 14. LockIn also leads on ads (none vs shown). AppBlock's advantage is chart position (#177 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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. AppBlock sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LockIn asks for nothing beyond the download.
AppBlock ships an update weekly, LockIn every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AppBlock | LockIn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (6.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #177 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 195 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MobileSoft s.r.o. | Yugenox Corporation |
Bugs and requests
AppBlock
Reported bugs
3 issues- Scheduled blocks not always activating properly
- App crashing or becoming unresponsive
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between modes
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to block Safari and other browsers
- Implement syncing across devices
- Provide more granular control over blocking schedules
- Show remaining time for app limits
- Make strict mode truly unbreakable
LockIn
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AppBlock
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Monthly$11.991 Month
- Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
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- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Premium Yearly1 Year trial5 variants$29.991 Year
- AppBlock Premium14 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
- Premium Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$89.99
LockIn
No in-app purchases









