# aLock vs Waitify

The clearest difference is update cadence: aLock at every 3 weeks against Waitify's every 2 months. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. aLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Waitify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, Waitify every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aLock | Waitify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [裕涛 兰](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624361053) | [HEINZ WUTHRICH.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698384591) |

## 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 |


### Waitify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waitify/id6458647016)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Annually | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aLock free?

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

### Is Waitify free?

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

### Which is updated more often, aLock or Waitify?

aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Waitify every 2 months. Most recently, aLock was updated on September 11, 2026 and Waitify on September 20, 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.*