Comparison

XLocker vs LockMyApps Screen Time Control

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

Head to head
About

XLocker

This tool helps parents manage their children's screen time by setting daily limits for apps and locking them once the limit is reached. It offers features to prevent access to social media, games, and inappropriate content, while also allowing private storage of personal pictures and videos.

Highlights
  • Set daily app usage limits
  • Lock apps after limit is reached
  • Prevent access to social media and games
  • Secure private pictures and videos
  • Create up to 10 app groups
  • Password protect applications
Features
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XLocker is an advanced screen time management tool specially designed for parents, providing a simple and friendly interface, convenient and fast way to manage your apps. Allows you to set daily usage limits for applications. And after the limit is reached, lock the application with a custom limit to help parents control the time their children use on iPhone & iPad. It is especially suitable for protecting privacy, reducing harassment, and enabling parents to control children's use of mobile phones. The main function: - Prevent children from using social media and games, as well as inappropriate web content. - Set daily functions, set screen time control as needed, and authorize the use of specific applications in specific time periods. Prevent Social and Gaming Addiction - Add your pictures and videos to the app for triple protection XLocker lets you restrict and restore apps easily, making it the ideal app for managing your life and work. you! value! have to! Hug! have! #Privacy Statement - XLocker does not collect any data including your selected apps, location or usage information. Unlimited Access Membership Subscription - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features within the app – Monthly or yearly subscription at the rate chosen by the subscription plan - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Fees depend on plan selected – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase If you subscribe or purchase the APP, you will be able to use the following functions: 1. The application group can add up to 50 applications 2. Up to 10 application groups can be created 3. Password protect the app 5: Subsequent updates with more new features Prices above are in US dollars. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to local currency depending on the country. Visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 Terms of Use: https://magicx.link/TermsofService.html Privacy Policy: https://magicx.link/privacypolicy.html Billing terms: https://magicx.link/terms.html =====Contact us===== E-mail: nullxw@gmaill.com

About

LockMyApps Screen Time Control

This app helps you reduce screen time and boost productivity by blocking selected applications for set durations. Utilize focus timers, daily limits, and scheduled blocking to minimize distractions and "doom scrolling."

Highlights
  • Set productivity timers to block apps
  • Reduce screen time
  • Minimize "doom scrolling"
  • Block apps temporarily
  • Add daily time limits
  • Schedule app blocking
  • Lock Now feature for short focus
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Introducing LockMyApps, the revolutionary AI-powered productivity app that helps you reduce your screen time so that you can focus on what matters in the real world. What LockMyApps can do for you: ● Set productivity timers to block out apps ● Increase your productivity ● Reduce your screen time ● Reduce “doom scrolling” on your phone And more. ———————————————————— How to use LockMyApps: 1. Select the apps that you want to temporarily block on your phone 2. Set the amount of minutes or hours you want to block your apps 3. Your selected apps will be unable to be opened until your timer is completed *If you need to remove the block on your apps (due to an emergency or something) you can do so in your app’s settings ———————————————————— LockMyApps Premium policy: Once you sign up to LockMyApps Premium, you will have full access to all of LockMyApps's features. You can cancel your subscription any time and you will be sent a reminder before your LockMyApps subscription begins after your trial. With LockMyApps Premium, you get access to the full app: ● Lock your apps and reduce your screen time up to 90% ● Use the Lock Now feature for short term focus ● Add daily time limits to your apps ● Schedule when to lock your apps ahead of time ● Works for any app on your phone ● No ads ● Cancel anytime LockMyApps Premium options: ● LockMyApps Weekly: $8.99/week ● LockMyApps Yearly: 3 days free and then $69.99/year ———————————————————— Have any questions or recommendations? Feel free to reach out to me at: Andrew@AndrewLee.Ventures Privacy Policy: https://andrewlee.ventures/privacy Terms Of Use: https://andrewlee.ventures/terms-of-use

Screenshots

XLocker4 screens
LockMyApps Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LockMyApps Screen Time Control at 87% against XLocker's 50%. LockMyApps Screen Time Control also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (287 vs 13). XLocker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. XLocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and LockMyApps Screen Time Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LockMyApps Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockMyApps Screen Time Control has 287 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of XLocker's written reviews are positive against 87% of LockMyApps Screen Time Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XLocker ships an update every 2 months, LockMyApps Screen Time Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
XLocker versus LockMyApps Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXLockerLockMyApps Screen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (13 ratings)4.6 (287 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews87.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13287 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文 熊Andrew Lee

Customer experience

XLocker

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

LockMyApps Screen Time Control

All ratings287 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative9.9%

Bugs and requests

XLocker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LockMyApps Screen Time Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App thinks it's a different day, affecting lock schedules
  • Inability to select apps to lock on certain days

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add option to hide/make locked apps invisible
  • Allow setting different lock schedules for different apps
  • Include a widget for quick access to locking features

In-app purchases

3 purchases

XLocker

Subscriptions2
  • monthly subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • LockID lifetime vip$3.99
13 purchases

LockMyApps Screen Time Control

Subscriptions12
  • LockMyApps Pro 1 Week3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • LockMyApps Pro 1 Week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • LockMyApps Pro 1 Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
Show 9 more
  • LockMyApps Pro 1 Week3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • LockMyApps Premium: 1 Week$8.997 Days
  • LockMyApps Premium: Monthly$14.991 Month
  • LockMyApps Premium: Discount3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • LockMyApps: Premium3 Days trial2 variants$34.991 Year
  • LockMyApps: Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • LockMyApps: Premium3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • LockMyApps: Premium3 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • LockMyApps Premium: 1 Year3 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • LockMyApps Premium: LifetimeFree

Questions

Is XLocker free?
XLocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockMyApps Screen Time Control free?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XLocker or LockMyApps Screen Time Control?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control is rated higher. XLocker averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while LockMyApps Screen Time Control averages 4.6 from 287 ratings.
Do XLocker or LockMyApps Screen Time Control have ads?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control shows ads; XLocker does not.
Which is updated more often, XLocker or LockMyApps Screen Time Control?
XLocker ships an update every 2 months, and LockMyApps Screen Time Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, XLocker was updated on September 7, 2026 and LockMyApps Screen Time Control on September 4, 2026.

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