# RescueTime vs Lockout

The clearest difference is rating: Lockout at 5.0 against RescueTime's 4.3. Lockout also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). RescueTime's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RescueTime sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month and Lockout sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lockout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

RescueTime ships an update every 4 weeks, Lockout every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RescueTime | Lockout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rescuetime/id1629924958/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockout-blackjack-app-blocker/id6794913441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 61 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RescueTime](https://appshunter.io/developer/860773794) | [Stella Lane Associates LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896712022) |

## What reviewers say

### RescueTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rescuetime/id1629924958)

Understand and manage your time automatically. This app helps you block distractions, track activities on your mobile and desktop, and set productivity goals. Gain insights into your workday and improve focus.

**Highlights:** Automatic time tracking, Distraction blocking (Focus Sessions), Activity categorization, Task timers, Offline activity logging, Home screen widgets, Productivity goals and alerts

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solo Monthly | $9.00 | per month |
| Solo+ Monthly | $15.00 | per month |
| Solo Yearly | $84.00 | per year |
| Solo+ Yearly | $143.99 | per year |


### Lockout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockout-blackjack-app-blocker/id6794913441)

This app helps you manage screen time by blocking distracting applications. To regain access, you must beat the dealer in a game of blackjack. Earn your unlock time by winning hands, or face longer lockouts.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, categories, and websites, Play blackjack to earn screen time, Customizable win and loss stakes, Automatic re-locking after unlock window, Emergency unlock feature, No account or ads required

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 21 Lockout Plus | $7.49 | per month |
| 21 Lockout Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| 21 Lockout Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| 21 Lockout Plus | $34.99 | per year |
| 21 Lockout Plus | $69.99 | per year |
| 21 Lockout Plus | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RescueTime free?

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

### Is Lockout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RescueTime or Lockout?

Lockout is rated higher. RescueTime averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Lockout averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RescueTime or Lockout have ads?

Neither RescueTime nor Lockout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RescueTime or Lockout?

RescueTime ships an update every 4 weeks, and Lockout every 5 days. Most recently, RescueTime was updated on October 25, 2026 and Lockout on October 18, 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.*