Comparison

Evive vs Padlock

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

Head to head
About

Evive

This app offers personalized, judgment-free support for individuals looking to control or stop gambling, or manage recovery. It provides evidence-based tools and a supportive community to help users achieve their goals privately and confidentially.

Highlights
  • Daily check-ins
  • Urge management
  • Progress tracking
  • Evidence-based lessons
  • Supportive community
  • Local resource finder
  • Private and confidential
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Completely FREE Worldwide. Your Goals, Your Way. What Makes Evive Different Evive meets you wherever you are with personalized support that helps you reach your goals, without stigma or judgment. Whether you want to work on controlling your gambling, stopping it completely, or managing your recovery Evive will help you get there. Built by people in recovery from gambling addiction who truly understand the challenge, and the top gambling support experts in the US, Evive is the leading evidence-based tool on the market. Tools That Create Real Change - Daily Check-Ins - Stay accountable and spot patterns before they become problems - Urge Management - Get immediate relief when cravings hit so you don't act on impulse - Progress Tracking - See how far you've come and stay motivated for the long haul - Evidence-Based Lessons - Learn proven strategies that change behavior, and how to integrate it into your life - Supportive Community - Connect with others who understand what you’re going through - Local Resources - Find professional support in your community and get the help you need - 100% Private & Confidential - Make changes without fear of exposure or stigma Why People Choose Evive "I am so impressed by the UI and look! The call to mindfulness and practical action are seamlessly present especially after each check-in.” "I use Evive along with GA, weekly therapy, and group meetings—it's a seamless part of my program." Completely FREE Everywhere Available at no cost worldwide—US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. No subscriptions, no hidden fees. No judgment. Just support. To read Evive’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, please visit: https://www.getevive.com/privacy-policy and https://www.getevive.com/terms-and-conditions

About

Padlock

This app helps users quit gambling by blocking betting sites and providing tools for financial tracking and urge management. It offers a science-backed recovery program and an AI companion for real-time support during difficult moments.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive gambling site blocking
  • Financial freedom tracker
  • Strict mode protection
  • Panic button for urges
  • Science-backed recovery program
  • AI companion for real-time support
  • Progress-based reward cards
Features
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QUIT GAMBLING. TAKE BACK CONTROL OVER YOUR LIFE. Padlock is the #1 gambling-recovery app, designed to help you quit gambling for good. Padlock is the only gambling blocker that actually works. Padlock uses a science backed system to help you stop gambling and improve your life. Key Features: COMPREHENSIVE BLOCKING 50,000+ gambling sites blocked with active updates. Works across all iOS browsers. Covers sports betting, online casinos, poker sites, and more. Any requested website will be blocked within 6 hours of the request. FINANCIAL FREEDOM TRACKER Track total dollars saved from not gambling. See days you've stayed gambling-free. Watch your savings grow instead of disappear. STRICT MODE PROTECTION Prevents impulsive app deletion during high-risk hours. Maximum security for vulnerable times. PANIC BUTTON Access emergency support when urges are high. Tools available to calm your nerves and remind you why you started. SCIENCE-BACKED RECOVERY PROGRAM Urge-surfing techniques that combat cravings in 90 seconds Exercise protocols proven to restore dopamine receptors Environmental design strategies to eliminate triggers Sleep, nutrition, and stress management for brain healing Identity reconstruction and relapse prevention PADLOCK CARDS Gain unique cards as you progress toward your quit date. Make the wins feel tangible. ACCESS TO 24/7 AI COMPANION: Talk through urges in real-time. Accountability check-ins. Progress celebration. Judgment-free guidance. THE TRUTH Gambling companies made $72 billion last year. Every cent came from people like you. They're not your friend. They're predators in suits with algorithms designed to drain your bank account. Padlock gives you the defense they don't want you to have. PADLOCK IS FOR PEOPLE WHO: Wake up regretting yesterday's bets. Tired of watching their savings disappear. Lose control when drinking or emotional. Chase losses and make impulsive bets. Ready to quit gambling completely. Need protection during vulnerable moments. Complementing traditional recovery programs. Serious about lasting change. Important: Padlock is a blocking tool, not a substitute for professional treatment. Veto and Via are an AI companion, not a therapist or medical professional. Subscription Required. If you use a subscription, payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will renew automatically unless you disable auto-renewal in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current billing period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime through iTunes Account Settings. The purchase will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation. If you subscribe before your free trial expires, any remaining trial time will be forfeited once the purchase is confirmed. Privacy Policy: https://padlock.so/privacy Terms of Service: https://padlock.so/terms Frequently Asked Questions: padlock.so/faq Crisis hotline: 1-800-522-4700 (NCPG) Any feedback? Email david@diallabs.so

Screenshots

Evive4 screens
Padlock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Evive at 95% against Padlock's 50%. Evive also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and monetization model (free vs subscription). Padlock's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Evive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Padlock sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Evive holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evive has 260 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Evive's written reviews are positive against 50% of Padlock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Evive ships an update every 3 weeks, Padlock every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Evive versus Padlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvivePadlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (260 ratings) — better4.2 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews94.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings260 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB41 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEvive, Inc.Dial Labs LLC

Customer experience

Evive

All ratings248 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%

Padlock

All ratings27 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Evive

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$149.991 Year
15 purchases

Padlock

Subscriptions14
  • Checkpoint Premium$5.997 Days
  • Padlock Pro$14.991 Month
  • Checkpoint Premium3 Days trial$18.991 Month
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  • Checkpoint Premium$19.991 Year
  • Padlock Pro$24.993 Months
  • Checkpoint Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Checkpoint Premium$28.991 Year
  • Padlock Pro$29.993 Months
  • Padlock Pro$34.993 Months
  • Checkpoint Premium$34.991 Year
  • Checkpoint Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Checkpoint Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Checkpoint Premium$49.991 Year
  • Checkpoint Premium3 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Checkpoint Premium$299.99

Questions

Is Evive free?
Evive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Padlock free?
Padlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Evive or Padlock?
Evive is rated higher. Evive averages 4.8 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while Padlock averages 4.2 from 27 ratings.
Do Evive or Padlock have ads?
Neither Evive nor Padlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Evive or Padlock?
Evive ships an update every 3 weeks, and Padlock every 4 days. Most recently, Evive was updated on October 25, 2026 and Padlock on October 22, 2026.

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