Comparison

Abwaab vs XLocker

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

Head to head
About

Abwaab

This app offers engaging video lessons, extensive practice questions, and personalized study plans for students in grades 4-12. It provides instant feedback, allows for custom exam creation, and fosters a competitive learning environment. Connect with teachers and peers through Q&A and track progress with dedicated mentors.

Highlights
  • Engaging video lessons with animation
  • Thousands of lessons and assessments
  • Unlimited practice questions
  • Custom exam creation
  • Weekly study schedules
  • Progress reports and mentor communication
  • Q&A with teachers and students
Features
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Grade 4-12 student? Welcome to Abwaab - the smartest way to get ahead at school! What does the Abwaab learning journey look like? Well, we’ve pretty much got you covered... - Learn your core subjects by watching fun, engaging video lessons rich with animation - Access tens of thousands of lessons and assessments all tailored to the curriculum of your choice - Solve unlimited questions and create your own exam in practice mode, get instant feedback with model answers, or test your knowledge in real conditions with timed assessments from the largest question bank in the region - Raise your average with an Abwaab Morshed: get a weekly schedule devised for you to help manage your time, receive detailed reports of your progress, and have constant communication with your Morshed via WhatsApp - Ask questions and get answers from teachers and students through our Q&A feature - Challenge players in the Abwaab League to compete for a spot in the leaderboard - Personalize your Abwaab profile by adding a profile picture and bio We cover a wide range of academic subjects. Examples include: English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. But that’s not all - we also tailor your learning journey based on the country curriculum that you choose. Currently, we offer learning journeys for students from the following countries: Egypt (national curriculum), Jordan (national curriculum), Iraq (national curriculum), and Saudi Arabia (national curriculum). If you have any feedback or questions, we would love to hear from you. Contact us at: support@abwaab.com Phone: Egypt: 201501692024 Jordan: +9620782000002 Saudi: +966115103326 Iraq: +96407838828787 Whatsapp: Egypt: https://wa.me/201501692024 Jordan: https://wa.me/+9620782000002 Saudi: https://wa.me/+966115103326 Iraq: https://wa.me/+96407838828787

About

XLocker

Manage device usage with flexible screen time controls. Block specific apps, set schedules for study or leisure, and apply usage limits to prevent overuse. Location-based protections can also be enabled for designated apps.

Highlights
  • Block specific apps
  • Set app usage schedules
  • Apply app usage limits
  • Location-based app protection
  • Manage children's device time
Features
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You open an app for “just a minute.” Then you look up, and much more time has passed. XLocker helps you create a little distance from the apps that easily pull you in, so you can give more time to the things you care about: work, study, reading, family, rest, or simply being present. Choose the apps you want to manage, then decide what works for you: • Lock selected apps when you want a clearer boundary • Hide selected apps to reduce visual distractions • Set a daily protection goal of 30 minutes, 1 hour, or no fixed goal • Follow your own pace instead of chasing perfection • Keep a record of the time you set aside and see your effort build over time You do not need to change everything at once. Start with one app. Start with half an hour. Or start without a target at all. Every time you choose to stay with what matters, you are making space for the life you want to live. From this moment, leave a little more time for yourself. XLocker is designed to help reduce app-related distractions. It does not guarantee reduced screen time, increased productivity, or any particular result. Features may vary depending on your device and Screen Time permissions. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use https://omiapps.com/privacy https://omiapps.com/terms

Screenshots

Abwaab4 screens
XLocker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: XLocker at none against Abwaab's shown. Abwaab's advantage is review sentiment (45% vs 25%) and ratings volume (11K vs 1.3K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Abwaab sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and XLocker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Abwaab against 4.4 for XLocker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Abwaab has 11K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Abwaab's written reviews are positive against 25% of XLocker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Abwaab ships an update every 2 weeks, XLocker every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Abwaab versus XLocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbwaabXLocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (11K ratings)4.4 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbwaab Technologies Inc.Nanjing Mairui Software Development Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Abwaab

All ratings11,231 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews217 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral10.1%
Negative44.7%

XLocker

All ratings1,339 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral11.4%
Negative63.6%

User reviews

Abwaab

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Excellent educational content
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🤖 Helpful AI-powered features
  • 🎓 Effective learning experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional technical issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Lack of free content options
  • ⌚ Slow loading times

XLocker

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Nice
  • 👍 This app is amazing
  • 💯 Best screen time app
  • 🙌 Thanks for dear developer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work on Facebook
  • 🐛 Not Reliable
  • 🐛 Not working
  • 🐛 Glitchy and useless
  • 🐛 Apps are missing on my phone

Bugs and requests

Abwaab

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login problems
  • Compatibility issues on older devices
  • Frequent app crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode for lectures
  • More interactive learning tools
  • Expanded subject coverage
  • Improved customer support

XLocker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional breaks where it gets stuck when typing password
  • Unstable on iOS 16.5
  • Search doesn't work well

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add Face ID
  • 一键隐藏所有受保护的应用
  • Advanced settings?

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Abwaab

One-time10
  • IQ G9$20.99
  • IQ G10 - Science$20.99
  • IQ G6$20.99
Show 7 more
  • SA G11 (General Stream)$24.99
  • SA- G10$24.99
  • Grade 8 Package [Sem1]$29.99
  • SA- Tahsili exam$34.99
  • Quduorat only plan$39.99
  • Qudorat Full Package$49.99
  • Live sessions$79.99
12 purchases

XLocker

Subscriptions10
  • Upgrade to VIP$3.997 Days
  • Upgrade to VIP$5.991 Month
  • Upgrade to VIP$7.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Upgrade to VIP(3-day trial)7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Upgrade to VIP$9.991 Year
  • Upgrade to VIP3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Upgrade to VIP(3-day trial)7 Days trial$15.997 Days
  • Upgrade to VIP3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Upgrade to VIP$19.991 Year
  • Upgrade to VIP(3-day trial)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Upgrade to lifetime VIP$19.99
  • Upgrade to lifetime VIP$39.99

Questions

Is Abwaab free?
Abwaab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XLocker free?
XLocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Abwaab or XLocker?
Abwaab and XLocker are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11K and 1.3K ratings respectively.
Do Abwaab or XLocker have ads?
Abwaab shows ads; XLocker does not.
Which is updated more often, Abwaab or XLocker?
Abwaab ships an update every 2 weeks, and XLocker every 9 days. Most recently, Abwaab was updated on October 16, 2026 and XLocker on October 16, 2026.

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