# Screen Time Limit vs LockMe

The clearest difference is monetization model: Screen Time Limit at freemium against LockMe's subscription. Screen Time Limit also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 47%). LockMe's advantage is ratings volume (229 vs 43). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Limit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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.

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 229 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Screen Time Limit's written reviews are positive against 47% of LockMe's.

Screen Time Limit ships an update fortnightly, LockMe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Limit | LockMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-limit-app-blocker/id6449219142/reviews) | **[4.6 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockme-applock-for-lock-apps/id6460862187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **229** |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 83 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Salix Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807587134) | [Tyson Gill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683191398) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Limit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-limit-app-blocker/id6449219142)

This app helps you improve focus and manage screen time by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers features for self-control and parental monitoring to create a more productive digital environment.

**Highlights:** App blocking, Website blocking, Focus mode, Study timer, Parental controls, Screen time tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parental Control Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Parental Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| 50% Discount | $14.99 | per year |
| 20% Discount | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### LockMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockme-applock-for-lock-apps/id6460862187)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock Unlimited | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| LockMe Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| LockMe Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| App Lock Unlimited | $24.99 | per year |
| Lock Unlimited Apps | $49.99 | per year |
| LockMe Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| App Lock Unlimited | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for protecting kids
- 👍 Useful for restricting apps
- 👍 Helps with homework focus
- 👍 Good for safeguarding children
- 👍 App ran smoothly (one instance)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes frequently
- 🐛 App does not lock apps
- 🐛 Cannot access app after forgetting PIN
- 🐛 App requires premium for full functionality
- 🐛 Misleading promo for free lifetime premium

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Option to reset PIN
- More free functionality


## Frequently asked 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 43 ratings, while LockMe averages 4.6 from 229 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 fortnightly, and LockMe every 3 weeks. Most recently, Screen Time Limit was updated on August 1, 2026 and LockMe on September 19, 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.*