# aLock vs DutyNest

The clearest difference is update cadence: DutyNest at daily against aLock's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. aLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and DutyNest 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, DutyNest daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aLock | DutyNest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alock-app-lock/id1663668785/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **32** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [裕涛 兰](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624361053) | [D Cartwright](https://appshunter.io/developer/824261636) |

## 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 |


### DutyNest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dutynest/id6795424230)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DutyNest Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| DutyNest Premium Annual | $11.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aLock free?

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

### Is DutyNest free?

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

### Do aLock or DutyNest have ads?

Neither aLock nor DutyNest shows ads.

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

aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, and DutyNest daily. Most recently, aLock was updated on October 24, 2026 and DutyNest on October 11, 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.*