# PPScreen vs LockMe

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PPScreen at 100% against LockMe's 47%. PPScreen also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). LockMe's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (229 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PPScreen sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days 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.

LockMe holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockMe has 229 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of PPScreen's written reviews are positive against 47% of LockMe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PPScreen | LockMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppscreen-screen-time-and-focus/id6451011693/reviews) | **[4.6 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockme-applock-for-lock-apps/id6460862187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **229** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 99 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu ppTribe Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533525692) | [Tyson Gill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683191398) |

## What reviewers say

### PPScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppscreen-screen-time-and-focus/id6451011693)

This app helps you manage your digital well-being by tracking screen time, blocking distracting apps, and encouraging healthy habits through challenges. It integrates with Apple HealthKit for step tracking and offers a customizable dashboard for insights into your usage patterns.

**Highlights:** Screen time insights and tracking, Focus mode to block distracting apps, Healthy habit challenges (e.g., Step Challenge), Customizable dashboard, Apple HealthKit integration for step tracking, Digital wellness coaching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| unlock card | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### 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 PPScreen free?

PPScreen 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, PPScreen or LockMe?

LockMe is rated higher. PPScreen averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while LockMe averages 4.6 from 229 ratings.

### Do PPScreen or LockMe have ads?

Neither PPScreen nor LockMe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PPScreen or LockMe?

PPScreen ships an update every 3 weeks, and LockMe every 3 weeks. Most recently, PPScreen was updated on August 6, 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.*