# EatWrite vs Lock In

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EatWrite at 100% against Lock In's 47%. EatWrite also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Lock In's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 8) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EatWrite sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Lock In sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EatWrite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock In has 28K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of EatWrite's written reviews are positive against 47% of Lock In's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EatWrite | Lock In |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eatwrite-calorie-counter/id6445856443/reviews)** | [4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in-reset-your-life/id6746586837/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 47.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#185** |
| Size | 73 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EatWrite](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674290214) | [Omega Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817519123) |

## What reviewers say

### EatWrite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eatwrite-calorie-counter/id6445856443)

This app empowers users to make informed nutrition decisions by tracking calories, macros, and micronutrients. It features ingredient avoidance, smart food scanning, and barcode scanning for quick logging. Visualize your progress and understand how food impacts your health with daily summaries.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive nutrition tracking, Ingredient avoidance technology, Smart food scan, Free barcode scanner, Daily health summaries, Custom food creation, Progress visualization

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EatWrite | $9.99 | per month |
| EatWrite | $9.99 | per month |
| EatWrite | $69.99 | per year |
| EatWrite | $69.99 | per year |


### Lock In

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in-reset-your-life/id6746586837)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #189 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps you build discipline and achieve your goals by tracking habits, earning experience points, and leveling up your overall rating. It offers tools for consistency, focus, and personal growth, including mindfulness exercises and an AI coach.

**Highlights:** Create and track daily habits, Build and complete personal goals, Earn XP and level up your OVR, Custom tags for organization, Streaks, stats, and habit heatmaps, Mindfulness tools and AI coach

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Influencer | $0.99 | per month |
| Lock In Pro Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Lock In Pro Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Access Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Lock In Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Lock In Pro Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Access Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $17.99 | per month |
| Lock In Pro Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Access Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Access Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Access Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Lock In Pro Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Lock In Lifetime Access | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed UI
- 🚀 Helps turn life in a positive direction
- 💡 Useful features like journaling, breathing exercises, affirmations, and quotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Lack of free trial or way to explore the app before paying
- 💰 Perceived as a waste of money for a basic habit tracker
- 🐛 Crashes and issues with functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- More advanced features beyond just habit tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EatWrite free?

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

### Is Lock In free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EatWrite or Lock In?

EatWrite is rated higher. EatWrite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Lock In averages 4.7 from 28K ratings.

### Do EatWrite or Lock In have ads?

Neither EatWrite nor Lock In shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EatWrite or Lock In?

EatWrite ships an update fortnightly, and Lock In fortnightly. Most recently, EatWrite was updated on October 7, 2026 and Lock In on October 25, 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.*