# aLock vs BrainGate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrainGate at none against aLock's 3. On price, ads, 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. BrainGate asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | aLock | BrainGate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [裕涛 兰](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624361053) | [Rodolfo Alberto Cuadros Paredes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841661455) |

## 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 |


### BrainGate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braingate-focus-and-learn/id6759285708)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aLock free?

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

### Is BrainGate free?

BrainGate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do aLock or BrainGate have ads?

Neither aLock nor BrainGate shows ads.

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