# LockedIn vs RatherDo

The clearest difference is rating: LockedIn at 4.9 against RatherDo's 4.4. LockedIn also leads on ratings volume (31 vs 5) and review sentiment (85% vs 75%). RatherDo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LockedIn sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RatherDo asks for nothing beyond the download.

LockedIn holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockedIn has 31 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of LockedIn's written reviews are positive against 75% of RatherDo's.

LockedIn ships an update every 10 days, RatherDo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockedIn | RatherDo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockedin-screen-time-control/id6466096636/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ratherdo-block-apps-and-routine/id6642646143/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 224 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matsvei Liapich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706437551) | [Dongsub Shin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761724582) |

## What reviewers say

### LockedIn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockedin-screen-time-control/id6466096636)

This app helps you reclaim your time and boost productivity by blocking distractions and planning your tasks. It offers personalized focus timers, app blocking, and progress tracking to help you achieve your goals and improve digital well-being.

**Highlights:** Personalized focus timers, Smart app blocking, Comprehensive focus tracking, Goal setting and tracking, Task planning and to-do lists, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime $39.99 | $39.99 | one-time |


### RatherDo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ratherdo-block-apps-and-routine/id6642646143)

This app helps you manage screen time by blocking distracting applications and setting usage limits. It includes accountability features, progress reports, and a focus timer to encourage healthier digital habits and a better online-offline balance.

**Highlights:** App blocking and usage limits, Strict accountability features, Personalized progress reports, Task and routine creation, Focus timer for uninterrupted concentration, Digital well-being support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LockedIn free?

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

### Is RatherDo free?

RatherDo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LockedIn or RatherDo?

LockedIn is rated higher. LockedIn averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while RatherDo averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do LockedIn or RatherDo have ads?

Neither LockedIn nor RatherDo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LockedIn or RatherDo?

LockedIn ships an update every 10 days, and RatherDo every 3 days. Most recently, LockedIn was updated on June 1, 2026 and RatherDo on August 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.*
