# aLock vs Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: aLock at 75% against Screen Time Control's 33%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. aLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Screen Time Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, Screen Time Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aLock | Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alock-app-lock/id1663668785/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **31** | — |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [裕涛 兰](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624361053) | [Deebex Tech Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/734250368) |

## What reviewers say

### aLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alock-app-lock/id1663668785)

Manage your screen time effectively by setting usage limits for apps and automatically restricting them when limits are reached. This app helps users, including children, focus better by blocking distractions and inappropriate content. A free trial is available for premium features.

**Highlights:** Set app usage limits, Automatic app restriction, Manual app restriction/restoration, Focus enhancement for children, Distraction blocking, Free trial for premium features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock for 1 week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock for 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| App Lock Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-app-lock/id6456942073)

Regain control of your productivity by restricting access to distracting apps. Set daily limits, schedules, and receive reminders to stay focused and reduce impulse usage. Improve your attention and build healthier mobile habits.

**Highlights:** Restrict access to selected apps, Block apps during focus sessions, Set daily app time limits, Schedule app blocking times, Receive time limit reminders, Reduce distractions and multitasking

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aLock free?

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

### Is Screen Time Control free?

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

### Do aLock or Screen Time Control have ads?

Neither aLock nor Screen Time Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, aLock or Screen Time Control?

aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screen Time Control monthly. Most recently, aLock was updated on October 16, 2026 and Screen Time Control 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.*