# Progress vs DelayLock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DelayLock at none against Progress's 6. DelayLock also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Progress's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Progress sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DelayLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Progress ships an update every 9 days, DelayLock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Progress | DelayLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-goals-tasks-and-focus/id1600875289/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **35** | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Size | 66 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [巨 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551465301) | [Hot Future (guangzhou) Internet Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896507889) |

## What reviewers say

### Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-goals-tasks-and-focus/id1600875289)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度订阅 | $1.99 | per month |
| 季度订阅 | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 年度订阅 | $6.99 | per year |
| 半年订阅 | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| 完整版(优惠) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 完整版 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🎯 Good for goal setting and progress tracking
- 📊 Visual progress bars are motivating
- ✨ Clean and simple interface
- 🚀 Efficient time management tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently (TestFlight)
- 🤔 Sync issues between devices
- ⚠️ Complex for new users
- 📚 Poorly written user guide
- 😵 Overly complicated features

**Reported bugs**

- 2.0 version timer not updated
- TestFlight version crashes frequently
- Phone and iPad not auto-syncing in real-time
- MacBook app crashes after updates
- Focus timeline not opening

**Requested features**

- Update 2.0 timer function
- Real-time sync between phone and iPad
- Multi-select archive function
- One-click date setting for daily check-ins
- Countdown focus widget


### DelayLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delaylock-focus-and-reminders/id6803391435)

This app helps you stay focused by blocking distracting apps and websites during timed sessions. You can set custom focus intervals, schedule blocking for specific hours, and track your progress. It integrates with Apple Reminders to keep your session goals visible.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus timer (15-120 mins), App and website blocking, Focus and break cycles, Integration with Apple Reminders, Scheduled blocking by weekday, Progress tracking and calendar, Early exit options (rewarded video/shake)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Progress free?

Progress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DelayLock free?

DelayLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Progress or DelayLock have ads?

DelayLock shows ads; Progress does not.

### Which is updated more often, Progress or DelayLock?

Progress ships an update every 9 days, and DelayLock every 2 days. Most recently, Progress was updated on November 7, 2026 and DelayLock on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*