# Screen Freedom vs LockPact

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Freedom at 100% against LockPact's 50%. Screen Freedom also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Freedom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and LockPact sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Freedom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Screen Freedom's written reviews are positive against 50% of LockPact's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Freedom | LockPact |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-freedom/id1642737751/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockpact-screen-time-pact/id6759302382/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Emancipas, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642737753) | [Rotate, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435998437) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Freedom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-freedom/id1642737751)

This app helps you reduce phone usage by partnering with a friend for accountability. Set screen time goals for specific apps, and they'll automatically block when you reach your limit. Your friend is notified if you try to break the goal, offering support or even the ability to deny your request.

**Highlights:** Partner accountability for screen time, Set app-specific time limits, Automatic app blocking, Friend notifications for goal breaks, Friend can deny requests to exceed limits, Track individual and partner streaks, View historical goal achievement data

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### LockPact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockpact-screen-time-pact/id6759302382)

This app pairs you with a trusted partner for mutual screen time accountability. You both select apps to lock on your own devices, and only your partner can approve unlocking them. It's designed to help users reduce phone usage through shared responsibility.

**Highlights:** Mutual app locking with a partner, Unlock requests require partner approval, Bypass notifications sent to partner, Private screen time data processing, Solo lock timer for practice, Pairing via 6-digit code

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spark | $2.99 | one-time |
| Steady | $6.99 | one-time |
| Willpower Waiver | $9.99 | one-time |
| Torch | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Freedom free?

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

### Is LockPact free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Freedom or LockPact?

Screen Freedom is rated higher. Screen Freedom averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while LockPact averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Screen Freedom or LockPact have ads?

LockPact shows ads; Screen Freedom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Freedom or LockPact?

Screen Freedom ships an update every 3 weeks, and LockPact every 3 weeks. Most recently, Screen Freedom was updated on October 10, 2026 and LockPact on October 14, 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.*