# Turning vs LambLock

The clearest difference is rating: LambLock at 4.6 against Turning's 4.1. Turning's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (35 vs 11). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Turning sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and LambLock sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LambLock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Turning's written reviews are positive against 74% of LambLock's.

Turning ships an update every 10 days, LambLock weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Turning | LambLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turning-app-blocker-for-study/id6449270376/reviews) | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lamblock-screen-time-control/id6478385605/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **74.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HUSTLERS Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643475993) | [KODO Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732661660) |

## What reviewers say

### Turning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turning-app-blocker-for-study/id6449270376)

Manage your smartphone usage to boost focus and build better habits. This app helps you intentionally use only the apps you need, when you need them, with features like a 24-hour lock system and a deep focus mode for stricter control. Track your progress and gain insights to reduce screen time and improve productivity.

**Highlights:** 24-hour app lock system, Deep Focus Mode with per-app limits, Categorize helpful and distracting apps, Personalized usage statistics tracking, Digital buddy 'Turny' for mood feedback, Build healthy smartphone habits

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime plan | $89.99 | one-time |


### LambLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lamblock-screen-time-control/id6478385605)

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by blocking distracting applications. It offers a unique prompt system to curb impulsive scrolling and allows you to set limits on specific apps by time, day, or schedule. Gamified elements make the process engaging and rewarding.

**Highlights:** App blocking for problem apps, Customizable time and schedule limits, Deep-breath prompt for impulsive use, Gamified progress and rewards, Clean UI with animations, Reduces weekly screen time

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dream Sheep PRO (Lite) | $4.99 | per month |
| Dream Sheep PRO (1 Week) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Dream Sheep PRO (Lite) | $6.99 | per month |
| Dream Sheep PRO | $19.99 | per month |
| Dream Sheep PRO (Lite) | $35.99 | per year |
| PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Dream Sheep PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Dream Sheep PRO(Lite) | $49.99 | per year |
| Dream Sheep PRO | $49.99 | per year |
| PRO | $79.99 | per year |
| Dream Sheep PRO | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Turning free?

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

### Is LambLock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Turning or LambLock?

LambLock is rated higher. Turning averages 4.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while LambLock averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do Turning or LambLock have ads?

LambLock shows ads; Turning does not.

### Which is updated more often, Turning or LambLock?

Turning ships an update every 10 days, and LambLock weekly. Most recently, Turning was updated on September 23, 2026 and LambLock on September 22, 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.*