Comparison

Screen Time Control vs AppLocker

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Control

Take control of your digital life with this powerful screen time manager and app blocker. Set limits, block distractions, and build healthier habits to reclaim your time and improve focus.

Highlights
  • Limit screen time
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Create distraction-free focus sessions
  • Structure day with focused intervals
  • Track screen time usage and progress
  • Temporarily relax restrictions
Features
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Take control of your screen time. Stay focused. Get your time back. Focus Mate is a powerful Screen Time Control and App Blocker designed to help you limit screen time, block distractions, and build healthier digital habits — without sacrificing privacy. The average person spends more than 5 hours per day on their phone, often without realizing it. Focus Mate helps you break that cycle with smart app limits, focus modes, and automatic app blocking. With Focus Mate, you can: • Limit screen time on distracting apps • Block apps and websites automatically • Stay focused during work, study, or deep concentration • Build consistent routines and mindful phone habits BENEFITS • Reduce screen time and digital distraction • Improve focus and productivity • Support digital detox and mindful usage • Stay in control instead of reacting to notifications Designed for students, professionals, creators, and anyone who wants to use their iPhone more intentionally. FEATURES • Screen Time Control Set daily app limits and automatically block apps when limits are reached. • App Blocker Block specific apps and websites during focus sessions or scheduled routines. • Focus Zone Create distraction-free sessions by selecting exactly which apps should be blocked. • Deep Focus Maximum protection that prevents bypassing or disabling blocks until the session ends. • Focus Time Structure your day with focused intervals to boost productivity. • Free Time Temporarily relax restrictions when flexibility is needed. • Usage Insights Track your screen time behavior and monitor progress over time. PRIVATE & SECURE Focus Mate uses Apple’s official Screen Time API to manage app usage securely. • No accounts required • No tracking • No data leaving your device Your screen time data stays private and on your iPhone. Take back control of your time. Use your phone with intention — not distraction. Privacy Policy: https://adappssoftware.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://adappssoftware.com/terms-conditions/

About

AppLocker

Secure your device by locking individual applications with a passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID. Prevent unauthorized access, app installations, deletions, and in-app purchases. A premium subscription unlocks all advanced privacy features.

Highlights
  • Lock apps with PIN, Face ID, or Touch ID
  • Block app installations
  • Prevent app deletions
  • Block in-app purchases
  • Temporary blocking of all apps
  • Utilizes Screen Time framework
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Your phone holds everything. AppLocker makes sure only you can access it. Lock any app with Face ID, Touch ID, or a custom PIN. Social media, banking, photos, messages — if it's on your phone, you can lock it. EMERGENCY PASSWORD The only app locker with a fake emergency password. Enter a decoy code and AppLocker shows a convincing cover. This feature exists in 0 of 5 competing apps. FACE ID & TOUCH ID Unlock your protected apps the same way you unlock your iPhone. Fast, secure biometric authentication built in. REMOVAL PROTECTION AppLocker can protect itself from deletion. Even if someone gets into your iPhone, they cannot uninstall your privacy shield. PARENTAL CONTROL Lock apps your children should not access. Block social media, browsers, or purchases. SCREEN TIME ALTERNATIVE Lock distracting apps behind a passcode only you know. PERFECT FOR - Parents protecting apps from curious kids - Couples or roommates sharing an iPhone - Professionals protecting confidential work apps - Anyone serious about privacy HOW IT WORKS 1. Open AppLocker 2. Choose apps to lock 3. Set Face ID, Touch ID, or PIN 4. Done — apps are instantly secured Setup takes under two minutes. Download AppLocker now and take control of your privacy.

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
AppLocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AppLocker at 100% against Screen Time Control's 0%. AppLocker also leads on ads (none vs shown). Screen Time Control's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Screen Time Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and AppLocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Time Control has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Screen Time Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of AppLocker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update every 2 months, AppLocker every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Screen Time Control versus AppLocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlAppLocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (20 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperADAPPS SOFTWAREAHMET BUGRA KACDI

Customer experience

Screen Time Control

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

AppLocker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Trial Weekly Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • 3 Day Free3 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • Annual Premium$34.991 Year
  • 1 Week Free7 Days trial$34.991 Year
2 purchases

AppLocker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$8.997 Days
  • Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AppLocker free?
AppLocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Time Control or AppLocker?
Screen Time Control is rated higher. Screen Time Control averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while AppLocker averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Screen Time Control or AppLocker have ads?
Screen Time Control shows ads; AppLocker does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or AppLocker?
Screen Time Control ships an update every 2 months, and AppLocker every 6 months. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on September 21, 2026 and AppLocker on September 14, 2026.

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