Comparison

MarkIT vs aLock

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

Head to head
About

MarkIT

Features
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MarkIT™ is an app that enables users to perform call reports during store visits. With the MarkIT(tm) app, users can capture and process information on-the-go such as: - enter the number of facings for a specific product - verify the presence or absence of a retail tag - perform price checks - capture info related to in-store promotions - take notes - perform special assignments (tasks) - take pictures - and more

About

aLock

Manage your screen time effectively by setting usage limits for apps and automatically restricting them when limits are reached. This app helps users, including children, focus better by blocking distractions and inappropriate content. A free trial is available for premium features.

Highlights
  • Set app usage limits
  • Automatic app restriction
  • Manual app restriction/restoration
  • Focus enhancement for children
  • Distraction blocking
  • Free trial for premium features
Features
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It is a very useful screen time management app that allows you to set usage limits for apps and automatically restrict apps when the limit is reached. Additionally, you can manually restrict or restore applications as needed. - Use of social media and games can be limited to help children focus better and block inappropriate content. - A time limit for the app can be set to help you not get distracted by the app. Start a free trial to access all premium features - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all premium features - Within 24 hours before the end of the free trial period, the change fee calculated according to the subscription plan will be automatically debited from your account - You can cancel the auto-renewal at any time, if the cancellation occurs at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Support: tinfineapp@outlook.com Privacy Policy: https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3930ce2f70bf41df93666e029f0a1d19 Terms of Use: https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-7dcac12bf71f41edbee0e260df02c563

Screenshots

MarkIT4 screens
aLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MarkIT at none against aLock's 3. MarkIT also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). aLock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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. aLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. MarkIT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MarkIT ships an update every 2 months, aLock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MarkIT versus aLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkITaLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—31 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrederic Simard-Fournier裕涛 兰

In-app purchases

None

MarkIT

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

aLock

Subscriptions2
  • App Lock for 1 week3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • App Lock for 1 year3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • App Lock Premium$19.99

Questions

Is MarkIT free?
MarkIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is aLock free?
aLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MarkIT or aLock have ads?
Neither MarkIT nor aLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MarkIT or aLock?
MarkIT ships an update every 2 months, and aLock every 3 weeks. Most recently, MarkIT was updated on September 28, 2026 and aLock on September 30, 2026.

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