Comparison

The Boring Counter vs LockedIn

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

Head to head
About

The Boring Counter

This app offers a simple and intuitive way to keep track of counts, whether for fitness, habits, or events. Its redesigned interface features larger buttons for easy tapping and a clean layout, with added dark mode and multi-language support for enhanced usability.

Highlights
  • Increment, subtract, or reset counts
  • Dark mode support
  • Multiple language options
  • Redesigned UI with larger buttons
  • Simple and intuitive design
Features
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The Boring Counter – The Easiest Way to Keep Track! Whether you're counting reps, tracking habits, or just need a simple way to keep a tally, The Boring Counter is the perfect app for you! With its newly redesigned interface, the app is now even easier to use, featuring bigger buttons for effortless counting and a user-friendly design that makes it ideal for anyone. Key Features: Increment, Subtract, or Reset: Three simple actions—increment, subtract, or reset the count—done with a tap. Keep track of anything with ease! New Dark Mode: Enjoy a fresh new look that's easy on the eyes, perfect for use in any lighting condition. Multiple Language Support: Use the app in your preferred language, making it accessible to users around the world. Redesigned UI for Simplicity: Bigger buttons and a cleaner layout mean it's easier than ever to use. No more fumbling with tiny controls—just tap and count! Who Can Benefit? Fitness Enthusiasts: Count exercise reps, laps, or sets easily. Habit Trackers: Keep track of daily habits with a simple tap. Event Planners and Organizers: Quickly tally guests or items with ease. Anyone Needing a Quick Count: Use it for any purpose—keeping score, inventory, or just for fun! Why The Boring Counter? With its minimalist design, dark mode, and multi-language support, The Boring Counter is perfect for anyone who wants a no-fuss, reliable tool for counting. It's straightforward, effective, and built for simplicity. Download The Boring Counter now and make counting simpler than ever!

About

LockedIn

Features
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LockedIn turns your iPhone into a single-purpose focus device. Tap LOCK IN, set how long you want to focus, and the entire screen becomes a wall-to-wall LCD timer — Casio watch face, brushed steel or olive military finish, your choice. No menus, no notifications mid-session, no temptation to scroll just one more time. —— FEATURES —— • Block timer. One session, one duration. From 1 minute to 10 hours. • Pomodoro mode. Configure focus length, break length, and rounds on the Timer page itself — the cycle runs automatically with a bell at every leg transition. • Strict Mode. Pick which apps you want blocked. During a session, those apps cannot be opened. Notifications from them are suppressed. Built on Apple's Family Controls and ManagedSettings — the same technology Apple uses for Screen Time. Phone calls still ring. • Rotate to lock in. From any page, rotate your iPhone to landscape to instantly start your default session. • Two Themes. Steel daylight LCD or Olive military LCD. Classic, Modern, Data-Bank, and Terminal digit faces. • Stats. 7-day pixel bar chart, recent session log, daily streak. —— PRIVACY —— Everything stays on your iPhone. No accounts, no sign-in, no analytics, no advertising, no third-party SDKs, no network requests. Your focus log lives in your phone's local storage and never leaves it. Delete the app and the data is gone — there is no server copy because there was never a server. —— WHO IT IS FOR —— Anyone who wants a focus timer that feels like a real device, not another app screaming for attention. Built for deep work, study sessions, writing, coding, meditation — anywhere a clean countdown helps. —— WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED —— No login. No subscription. No upsell. No "Pro" tier. No notifications outside of the one chime when your session ends. No data leaves the device.

Screenshots

The Boring Counter3 screens
LockedIn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The Boring Counter and LockedIn are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
The Boring Counter versus LockedIn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Boring CounterLockedIn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlejandro HernandezDhawal Gajwe

In-app purchases

None

The Boring Counter

No in-app purchases

None

LockedIn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Boring Counter free?
The Boring Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LockedIn free?
LockedIn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Boring Counter or LockedIn have ads?
Neither The Boring Counter nor LockedIn shows ads.

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