GiveInstead vs BabyLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GiveInstead
This app facilitates charitable giving by allowing users to donate funds they would have otherwise spent on non-essential purchases. It offers a unique way for individuals to practice generosity and for charities to receive additional support.
- Redirect planned spending to charities
- Support favorite charities
- Track charitable giving
- Ministry-focused giving
- Simple donation process
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GiveInstead helps givers give and charities receive in a new, unique way. Anecdotes are best. I'm on my way to work and plan to stop by for a froofy coffee on the way. I know I'm called to give as God has given so generously, and to be a good steward of what He's provided. So, I decide to pop open the GiveInstead app, type $5.87 into the amount field and - because my favorite charity is already defaulted - I just touch "Give", and I move on. I just gave ... instead of buying something I wanted but did not really need. What a concept! GiveInstead is a simple app for giving, helping generous people give in moments where they planned to spend money either way, but wish to choose giving over consuming. Imagine the result... hundreds or dollars (thousands?) given each month rather than buying stuff, "where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal" (Matt 6:19). And if you're one of the charities involved, imagine receiving more donations, on top of one-time gifts and monthly recurring giving. This app - in short - is a ministry intended to prime our collective pumps for GIVING as our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ gave so fully and sacrificially. GiveInstead is a ministry of HowGiving. Learn more at GiveInstead.app or HowGiving.org.
BabyLock
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BabyLock helps parents put the phone down and capture what matters. When you try to open a distracting app, BabyLock steps in and interrupts the scroll. Instead of falling back into the same habit, you come back to BabyLock and do something real: write a quick reflection, snap a photo, record a voice note, log a milestone, or do a fast mood check-in. The result is less screen time and a growing timeline of your child’s everyday moments. Use BabyLock to: - Become present parents - Block the apps that pull your attention away - Unlock your apps after completing a quick reflection or memory - Save photos, videos, voice notes, journal entries, milestones, and check-ins - Build streaks that keep you coming back to what matters - Track your progress over time - Keep private memories on your device by default - Export your data any time - Built for parents, BabyLock is designed to help you pause, be present, and keep the little moments that are easy to miss. Privacy comes first: - Your memories, notes, and check-ins stay on your device by default. BabyLock also includes privacy controls, data export, and optional diagnostic sharing. Terms: https://babylock.app/terms Privacy: https://babylock.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GiveInstead at none against BabyLock's 4. BabyLock's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. BabyLock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. GiveInstead asks for nothing beyond the download.
GiveInstead ships an update every 3 months, BabyLock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GiveInstead | BabyLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 287 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HowGiving LLC | Caldera, LLC |
In-app purchases
GiveInstead
No in-app purchases
BabyLock
- Pro$4.997 Days
- Babylock Annual$39.991 Year
- Babylock Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$89.99









