Comparison

App Lock vs Detox Timer

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

Head to head
About

App Lock

This app offers robust privacy and protection features for your device. Secure your applications with password or face unlock, prevent unwanted installations and deletions, and block in-app purchases. Customize restriction modes for different activities to manage screen time effectively.

Highlights
  • Password protection for apps
  • Prevent app installation
  • Prevent app deletion
  • Block in-app purchases
  • Customizable restriction modes
  • Face unlock support
Features
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Regardless of whether you're willing or not, electronic devices have become indispensable tools for children amidst the pandemic. At-home parenting has become reliant on electronic products, as they serve as productivity enhancers, but that doesn't mean parents can completely let go. To address this, we've introduced a powerful application aimed at providing comprehensive app protection and privacy management features. This application includes the following features: Password Protection: Users can set password protection for restricted applications, ensuring only authorized users can access them. Prevent Installation: This feature prevents the installation of new applications from the app store, effectively controlling the number and type of applications on the device. Prevent Deletion: Prevents accidental deletion of applications, particularly those containing important data like chat records, ensuring data security. In-App Purchase Blocking: Blocks in-app payments to prevent users from incurring additional costs unintentionally. Multiple Mode Switching and App Restriction Grouping: Users can customize app restriction modes for different scenarios such as learning, socializing, and gaming, and can also add custom groups to control screen time more flexibly. Set Application Password: Users can set a separate password for this application to protect its settings and features from unauthorized access. Face Unlock: In addition to passwords, users can use face unlock to quickly unlock applications, enhancing convenience and security. Subscription Services: Payment: Payments are deducted through the user's iTunes account immediately upon purchase confirmation, offering various subscription modes for users to choose from. Renewal: Apple iTunes accounts will be charged 24 hours before expiration, with the subscription period extending by 1 cycle upon successful payment. Cancel Subscription Renewal: To cancel subscription renewal, manually disable auto-renewal in Settings/Apple ID at least 24 hours before the current subscription expires.

About

Detox Timer

Features
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Take control of your digital wellness with Detox Timer: Refocus & Unplug — the simple, beautiful, and private way to reduce screen time and combat phone addiction. Our app helps you create space for mindfulness by encouraging focused, uninterrupted breaks. Core Features: • Focused Detox Sessions – Start a timer for a 5, 15, or 30-minute break to disconnect and recharge. • Track Your Progress – Review your history and monitor your digital wellness journey over time. • Daily Detox Goals – Set a personal goal and see your streaks grow. • Privacy First – All data stays on your device. We do not track you or sync your history to the cloud. Premium Features: • Weekly Insights – Advanced analytics on focus time, consistency, and your “Distraction Monster” score. • Extend Your Session – Add 5 minutes to any active session. • Calming Ambient Sounds – Focus better with premium background audio tracks. Detox Timer is your companion to unplug, refocus, and find balance with your phone.

Screenshots

App Lock4 screens
Detox Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Detox Timer at none against App Lock's shown. App Lock's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. App Lock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Detox Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
App Lock versus Detox Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp LockDetox Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小玲 黄- ASADUZZAMAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

App Lock

Subscriptions1
  • Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
1 purchases

Detox Timer

One-time1
  • Detox Timer Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is App Lock free?
App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Detox Timer free?
Detox Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do App Lock or Detox Timer have ads?
App Lock shows ads; Detox Timer does not.

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