# LockMe vs Task

The clearest difference is monetization model: Task at free with in-app purchases against LockMe's subscription. Task also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 47%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). LockMe's advantage is ratings volume (230 vs 10) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LockMe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Task sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockMe has 230 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of LockMe's written reviews are positive against 80% of Task's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LockMe ships an update every 3 weeks, Task every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockMe | Task |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockme-applock-for-lock-apps/id6460862187/reviews)** | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-to-do-list/id6471654166/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **230** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 49 MB | 348 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tyson Gill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683191398) | [Artem Shyshko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703231296) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Task

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-to-do-list/id6471654166)

Manage tasks, notes, and daily routines effortlessly. Create, organize, and check off tasks with priority settings, reminders, and collaborative list sharing. Visualize progress with widgets and timelines.

**Highlights:** Task management with checklists and priorities, Note-taking for quick thoughts and detailed plans, Daily, weekly, and monthly agenda planning, Reminders and notifications for tasks, Shared lists for collaboration, Widgets and timelines for progress visualization

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 days | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 12 months | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime subscription | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LockMe free?

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

### Is Task free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LockMe or Task?

LockMe is rated higher. LockMe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while Task averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do LockMe or Task have ads?

Neither LockMe nor Task shows ads.

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

LockMe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Task every 8 days. Most recently, LockMe was updated on November 7, 2026 and Task on November 4, 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.*