Comparison

PAUSED vs OneLock

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

Head to head
About

PAUSED

This app helps users build healthier digital habits by limiting phone usage and blocking distracting applications. It offers various modes for focus, work, privacy, and saving money, with an achievement system for motivation. All data is stored locally for enhanced privacy and security.

Highlights
  • Focus/Sleep Mode
  • Self-Control Mode
  • Work Mode
  • Privacy Mode
  • Money-Saving Mode
  • Achievement System
  • Widgets
Features
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Doomscrolling until 2am... again? You said ""just five minutes."" That was 2 hours ago. One notification. One tap. And there goes your deep work session. Sleep? Not when there is one more video. The algorithm wins every single time. It's time to take your life back. PAUSED is your mindful companion designed to help you reclaim control of your time. With its minimalist Dopamine UI and intuitive features, building self-discipline has never been this rewarding. Why Choose PAUSED? 【Master your Screen time】 - Sleep Mode: The ultimate remedy for late-night scrolling. Set your bedtime and lock distracting apps to ensure a restful night. - Focus Mode: Designed for deep work and intense study sessions. Whitelist essential tools and block everything else to stay in the zone. - Interval Break Method: Combat mindless scrolling scientifically. Set a 30-minute browsing limit followed by a forced 10-minute break to reset your brain. - Work Mode: Restrict entertainment apps until you have completed your daily working goals. Turn your screen time into a reward. 【Privacy Lock and Anti-Addiction】 - Privacy Mode: Lend your phone without anxiety. Hide sensitive apps like banking or private galleries from both the home screen and App Library search. - In-App Purchase Lock: Prevent impulsive spending on games or subscriptions. Stay in control of your digital consumption. 【The Gentle Guardrail】 - Cooling-Off Period: When you are about to give up and hit Stop, PAUSED forces a cooling-off timer. This gives you a moment to rethink and resist the temptation. - Achievement Tracking: Every time you resist a distraction, it is recorded. Watch your 21-day self-discipline journey unfold with our companion, MOMO. 【System Integration and Aesthetics】 - Dopamine UI: A beautifully redesigned interface with smooth animations that make self-discipline feel like a treat, not a chore. - Full iOS Integration: Seamlessly supports Live Activities, Home Screen Widgets, and Lock Screen Widgets. Monitor your focus status at a glance. PAUSED is with you everywhere: - At the Library: Your study shield, keeping social media out of reach. - In Bed: Your sleep guardian, stopping revenge bedtime procrastination. - During Socializing: Your privacy vault, keeping your personal data for your eyes only. Our Privacy Commitment: - Your data, your device: All data is stored locally on your device. We never upload your usage habits to the cloud. Your secrets stay yours. You don't need to be perfectly disciplined. Just a little less screen time than yesterday is enough. PAUSED will be there — one step at a time, with MOMO by your side. Subscription Details PAUSED offers “PAUSED Pro” subscriptions: $2.99/week or $29.99/year (U.S. pricing) Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled 24 hours before the end of the period. Payment is charged to your iTunes account. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in iTunes Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DYUdiWWRlRXFjV2pj Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DYW90Tk9OVktCelNX

About

OneLock

Secure your private apps and data with advanced blocking strategies. Disguise the app with a fake passcode or icon, and utilize it for parental controls to manage app installations and in-app purchases. Offers dual protection with passcodes and Face ID.

Highlights
  • Block private applications
  • Scheduled app blocking
  • Location-based app blocking
  • Incognito passcode disguise
  • Dual protection with Face ID
  • App icon disguise
  • Parental controls for app installation and IAPs
Features
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OneLock app helps you to protect your private applications/data/albums by multiple strategies: 1.You can quickly block any application that you don't want to be seen by others. 2.You can set specific times to automatically block or available certain apps. 3.You can set specific locations to automatically block or available certain apps.  4.You can set a incognito passcode to disguise OneLock as a normal timer application. 5.You can use a 6-digit passcode and Face ID for dual protection. 6.You can disguise the OneLock by replacing the app icon. - In addition, we can also use it as a parental control application: I.You can set your phone to prohibit removing or installing any application. II.You can set your phone to prohibit the in-App Purchases. III.It can be called through the Shortcuts. - No Ads - Can be used offline - Please feel free to contact us via service@charmobi.com =================================================================== About the in-App Subscription: - Become the OneLock Pro Member to unlock all features. - Monthly subscription costs $1.99 USD. - Yearly subscription costs $5.99 USD . - We also provide the Lifetime Membership Services (as long as the product still lives on the App Store) for $19.99 USD. * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. * Subscriptions will automatically renew and payment will be charged to your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current If you want to cancel the auto-renewal service, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance before the current period ends. The detailed procedures are: iOS users who purchased by IAP (In-App-Purchase), please go to "Settings" --> "iTunes & App Store" --> "Apple ID" --> "View Apple ID" --> "Subscriptions", find OneLock and cancel the subscription. Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DT2NjRmVDRG5aSGJI Terms of Service: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DT1lGZnNUSFd0TEtU

Screenshots

PAUSED4 screens
OneLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PAUSED at 60% against OneLock's 0%. On price, update cadence, 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. PAUSED sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and OneLock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PAUSED versus OneLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPAUSEDOneLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (66 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings66 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB118 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSihoooo Network Technology Co LtdHangzhou Charmobi Network Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

PAUSED

All ratings66 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral9.3%
Negative30.2%

OneLock

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PAUSED

Subscriptions2
  • QualityTime Pro (Weekly)$2.997 Days
  • QualityTime Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • QualityTime Forever$39.99
6 purchases

OneLock

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
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  • Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$12.99
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is PAUSED free?
PAUSED is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OneLock free?
OneLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PAUSED or OneLock have ads?
Neither PAUSED nor OneLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PAUSED or OneLock?
PAUSED ships an update fortnightly, and OneLock fortnightly. Most recently, PAUSED was updated on October 16, 2026 and OneLock on October 15, 2026.

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