# App Lock vs Unplug Me

The clearest difference is review sentiment: App Lock at 80% against Unplug Me's 29%. App Lock also leads on ratings volume (54 vs 3). Unplug Me's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Unplug Me sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unplug Me holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 54 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of App Lock's written reviews are positive against 29% of Unplug Me's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

App Lock ships an update every 5 weeks, Unplug Me every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock | Unplug Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-apps-blocker/id6467823109/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplug-me-screen-time-control/id6476094396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 73 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dindot Network Technology (Huizhou) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612606571) | [亚琴 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760550316) |

## What reviewers say

### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-apps-blocker/id6467823109)

This app helps manage screen time for children and protect personal privacy. It allows parents to lock specific apps, create custom control rules, and secure private data like photos and contacts. It's designed for families and individuals needing digital control and security.

**Highlights:** Screen Time Management, Widget Activation, App Control, Private Vault, Privacy Protection Mode, Focus on Work, Custom Mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### Unplug Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplug-me-screen-time-control/id6476094396)

This app helps you reduce phone distractions and build better habits. It offers customizable blocking and focus modes to help you reclaim your time and improve discipline. Achieve your goals and live more intentionally with its minimalist design.

**Highlights:** Customizable app usage limits, App blocking schedules, Dedicated focus timers, Strict mode for uninterrupted sessions, Daily and weekly schedule management, Time reclamation assessment

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unplug Me Pro Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unplug Me Pro Year | $12.99 | per year |
| Unplug Me Pro Year | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Lock free?

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

### Is Unplug Me free?

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

### Which has better reviews, App Lock or Unplug Me?

Unplug Me is rated higher. App Lock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Unplug Me averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do App Lock or Unplug Me have ads?

App Lock shows ads; Unplug Me does not.

### Which is updated more often, App Lock or Unplug Me?

App Lock ships an update every 5 weeks, and Unplug Me every 2 weeks. Most recently, App Lock was updated on October 21, 2026 and Unplug Me on October 12, 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.*