Comparison

Screen Time Limit vs LockMe

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Limit

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers two modes: Gentle for softer nudges and Firm mode for strict limits that cannot be easily bypassed, ensuring you stick to your goals.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Block distracting websites
  • Set daily time limits per app
  • Schedule app blocking times
  • Lock settings with a PIN
  • Weekly emergency pass
Features
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Willpower isn't enough. Firm mode takes the choice away: once your time's up, that app stays locked until midnight. A PIN won't open it and you can't edit the rule; your one way out is the weekly Emergency Pass. No more 'just five more minutes,' so you can live the life you actually want. FIRM MODE: LIMITS THAT STAY PUT Some limits are easy to dismiss. Firm mode is built so yours aren't. Once a rule's time runs out, that rule is locked until midnight, and you can't switch back to Gentle until midnight. Firm mode is part of Premium. GENTLE MODE: FREE Prefer a softer nudge? Gentle mode blocks your apps when time is up, and you can change the rule if you really need to. Add a PIN so changing it takes a deliberate step. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Block distracting apps • Block websites you waste time on • Set daily time limits per app • Set schedules for when apps are blocked • Lock the app's settings with a PIN • Emergency Pass: one a week, for when you truly need it. NO CLUTTER No gems, no streak games. Just your limits, kept. OUR GOAL We're working to make App Blocker the best screen time app on the App Store. Lots of updates are coming, and we read every review. PRICING App Blocker is free to use with Gentle mode. Premium unlocks Firm mode. The Yearly plan comes with a 7-day free trial. Subscription required for Premium features. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.salixlabs.com/privacy/app-blocker Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LockMe

Control app usage on your device or for your children with time and location-based restrictions. Automate app blocking, minimize distractions, and protect sensitive information for a balanced digital life.

Highlights
  • Time-based app restrictions
  • Location-based app blocking
  • Automated app access control
  • Minimize distractions
  • Protect sensitive apps
  • App grouping management
Features
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Take charge of your apps usage or your child's digital world with LockMe. This cutting-edge app helps you to set precise time or location-based a Block restrictions on any apps on your iOS device. Ensure a privacy of your apps and balanced lifestyle and responsible device habits effortlessly for you or your children Amazing Benefits: - Restrict access to certain apps on your own device or your child device during specific hours or locations. - Automate the restriction or blocking of apps during specific time intervals. - Block access to your personal or sensitive apps with one click on specific times or location automatically - Minimize distractions during work hours by automatically Restrict access to social media or gaming apps, - Prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information on your device or your kids device. - Adjust your apps accessibility based on your location or time of the day, ensuring certain apps are restricted or locked in specific places. - Avoid constant disturbances apps notifications and temporarily disable there notifications automatically on specific time or location 1. Smart Time Controls: App lock lets you fine-tune apps access with custom time restrictions. Tailor usage limits for different apps during school hours, work time, home, study time, and bedtime. Encourage focused activities while preventing excessive screen time effortlessly. 2. Location-Based Management: Unlock the potential of location-based controls. Designate safe zones and customize app availability accordingly. Allow only the apps you choose to be active on a certain location of youre choice, 3. Apps Groups Management: With App Lock, Group apps into financial apps, social apps, education, games, entertainment, and more. Adjust access based on app types, ensuring a balanced blend of learning and leisure. The app offers Unlimited Access to all the features for auto renew Subscription: * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tysongillprivacypolicy Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/tysontermsofuse

Screenshots

Screen Time Limit4 screens
LockMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Screen Time Limit at freemium against LockMe's subscription. Screen Time Limit also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 47%). LockMe's advantage is ratings volume (230 vs 44). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Limit sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LockMe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Screen Time Limit against 4.6 for LockMe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockMe has 230 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Screen Time Limit's written reviews are positive against 47% of LockMe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Limit ships an update every 2 weeks, LockMe every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screen Time Limit versus LockMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time LimitLockMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (44 ratings)4.6 (230 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews — better47.1% of reviews
Number of ratings44230 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalix Labs LLCTyson Gill

Customer experience

Screen Time Limit

All ratings44 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%

LockMe

All ratings229 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.9%

Bugs and requests

Screen Time Limit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LockMe

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App does not lock apps
  • App freezes during use
  • App crashes when trying to turn on Face ID
  • App is locked out after setting passcode
  • App crashes when Face ID option is turned off
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  • Face ID unlock not getting enabled

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to reset PIN
  • More free functionality

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Screen Time Limit

Subscriptions7
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Parental Monthly (Classic)$5.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly (Classic)$6.991 Month
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  • Parental Yearly (Classic)$14.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly B (Classic)$14.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly A (Classic)$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
8 purchases

LockMe

Subscriptions7
  • App Lock Unlimited$7.997 Days
  • LockMe Pro$7.997 Days
  • App Lock Unlimited$9.991 Month
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  • LockMe Pro$12.991 Month
  • App Lock Unlimited$24.991 Year
  • Lock Unlimited Apps3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • LockMe Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • App Lock Unlimited$79.99

Questions

Is Screen Time Limit free?
Screen Time Limit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockMe free?
LockMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Time Limit or LockMe?
LockMe is rated higher. Screen Time Limit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while LockMe averages 4.6 from 230 ratings.
Do Screen Time Limit or LockMe have ads?
Neither Screen Time Limit nor LockMe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Limit or LockMe?
Screen Time Limit ships an update every 2 weeks, and LockMe every 3 weeks. Most recently, Screen Time Limit was updated on November 7, 2026 and LockMe on November 7, 2026.

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