Comparison

Barrier vs LockLeaf

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

Head to head
About

Barrier

This app helps you break free from social media distractions by blocking access to social apps. It encourages healthier digital habits by requiring users to watch an ad or wait before accessing them, promoting mindful usage and digital wellness.

Highlights
  • Block social media apps
  • Limit app access
  • Promote healthier digital habits
  • Incentivize reduced scrolling
  • Digital wellness assistant
Features
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Are you tired of wasting precious hours scrolling through social media apps? Do you want to break free from the cycle of constant distractions? Barrier is here to help. Our app acts as a blocker for social media apps, limiting your access and promoting healthier digital habits. With Barrier, you can only open your social media apps if you watch an ad or wait our 30 second load times, creating an incentive to reduce the amount of time you spend scrolling mindlessly. But Barrier is more than just a blocker. It's a digital wellness assistant, helping you take control of your digital life Don't let social media control your life. Take back control with Barrier!

About

LockLeaf

Features
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LockLeaf helps you fix brainrot without deleting the apps you still want to keep. When you want to scroll, LockLeaf turns that impulse into something intentional: block distracting apps with Screen Time, complete a quick quiz or flashcard review, earn a short unlock, and get back to your day with more focus and less regret. Unlock your full focus with a 3-day free trial. LockLeaf requires an active weekly subscription to access its core features, including app blocking and focus quizzes, after the trial period ends. Use LockLeaf to: Block distracting apps and categories on iPhone Earn screen time with quizzes Review flashcards with spaced repetition Build streaks, goals, XP, levels, and rewards Track reclaimed time and focus progress Set a pace that fits your habit and schedule Built for students, creators, and busy professionals who want a calmer phone and a healthier attention loop. Study first. Scroll later. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stgcu/

Screenshots

Barrier4 screens
LockLeaf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barrier at none against LockLeaf's 3. LockLeaf's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. LockLeaf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Barrier asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Barrier versus LockLeaf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarrierLockLeaf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (338 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings338 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB77 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHaplo, LLCThang Dao Duc

Bugs and requests

Barrier

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Blocking does not work at correct times or remains blocked at incorrect times
  • Blocking stops working after a while
  • Apps remain unlocked after unlocking
  • Streak keeps breaking for no reason
  • Custom schedule does not unlock when it's supposed to
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  • Last iOS release caused issues with re-locking after unlocking
  • Timer resets but apps remain unlocked after unlocking
  • Instagram and TikTok not always blocked
  • App stops working after a few days, requires re-download
  • Editing screen for blocked apps crashes sometimes
  • Custom schedule setting does not work for overnight blocking (end time before start time)
  • Does not unlock apps half the time after watching an ad
  • Cannot make edits to timer or unlock time
  • Cannot unlock apps without reinstalling after deleting the app before unlocking

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to set different apps to lock during different times
  • More flexibility in setting multiple check-in times
  • Option to customize the duration after watching an ad
  • Fix for custom schedule not working for overnight blocking
  • Option to have a daily time limit per app
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  • Ability to set a certain amount of time per day and then block apps
  • Update to end the 10-minute screentime after the ad finishes

LockLeaf

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Barrier

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LockLeaf

Subscriptions3
  • ScrollWise Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • ScrollWise Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • ScrollWise Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Barrier free?
Barrier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LockLeaf free?
LockLeaf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barrier or LockLeaf have ads?
Barrier shows ads; LockLeaf does not.

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