Comparison

aLock vs CovertBox

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

Head to head
About

aLock

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
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It is a very useful screen time management app that allows you to set usage limits for apps and automatically restrict apps when the limit is reached. Additionally, you can manually restrict or restore applications as needed. - Use of social media and games can be limited to help children focus better and block inappropriate content. - A time limit for the app can be set to help you not get distracted by the app. Start a free trial to access all premium features - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all premium features - Within 24 hours before the end of the free trial period, the change fee calculated according to the subscription plan will be automatically debited from your account - You can cancel the auto-renewal at any time, if the cancellation occurs at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Support: tinfineapp@outlook.com Privacy Policy: https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3930ce2f70bf41df93666e029f0a1d19 Terms of Use: https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-7dcac12bf71f41edbee0e260df02c563

About

CovertBox

This tool helps you manage your screen time by restricting access to specific applications. You can set restrictions based on time periods or your geographical location to improve focus during work or study.

Highlights
  • App restriction by time
  • App restriction by location
  • Automatic restriction triggers
  • Focus improvement
  • Screen time management
Features
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CovertBox is an advanced screen time management tool that allows you to easily manage applications. Immediately trigger restriction functions to help you stay focused and resist the temptation of using certain applications during work or study time. By managing applications through time ranges or geographical areas, CovertBox can automatically restrict applications when you enter or leave specified locations. You can also set specific time periods during the day to restrict or restore applications. User Agreement: https://www.alhproject.com/hideapp/UserAgreement.html Privacy Policy: https://www.alhproject.com/hideapp/PrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

aLock4 screens
CovertBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: aLock at none against CovertBox's shown. aLock also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 10). CovertBox's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 44%). 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. aLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and CovertBox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.7 for aLock against 4.6 for CovertBox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of aLock's written reviews are positive against 64% of CovertBox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, CovertBox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
aLock versus CovertBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteraLockCovertBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (32 ratings) — better4.6 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews64.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer裕涛 兰Changshu Chuang Shi Media Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

aLock

All ratings32 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

CovertBox

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative28.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

aLock

Subscriptions2
  • App Lock for 1 week3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • App Lock for 1 year3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • App Lock Premium$19.99
4 purchases

CovertBox

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan - Free 3-day trial3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
One-time2
  • Annual Plan$14.99
  • Lifetime Plan$19.99

Questions

Is aLock free?
aLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CovertBox free?
CovertBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, aLock or CovertBox?
aLock is rated higher. aLock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while CovertBox averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.
Do aLock or CovertBox have ads?
CovertBox shows ads; aLock does not.
Which is updated more often, aLock or CovertBox?
aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, and CovertBox fortnightly. Most recently, aLock was updated on November 3, 2026 and CovertBox on November 4, 2026.

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