# Got the Bill vs LockMyApps Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Got the Bill at none against LockMyApps Screen Time Control's 15. Got the Bill also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). LockMyApps Screen Time Control's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LockMyApps Screen Time Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Got the Bill asks for nothing beyond the download.

Got the Bill ships an update every 3 months, LockMyApps Screen Time Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Got the Bill | LockMyApps Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockmyapps-screen-time-control/id6502597150/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **287** |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 83 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nube de Fuego NDF S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591167268) | [Andrew Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206652057) |

## What reviewers say

### Got the Bill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/got-the-bill/id6474850876)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### LockMyApps Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockmyapps-screen-time-control/id6502597150)

This app helps you reduce screen time and boost productivity by blocking selected applications for set durations. Utilize focus timers, daily limits, and scheduled blocking to minimize distractions and "doom scrolling."

**Highlights:** Set productivity timers to block apps, Reduce screen time, Minimize "doom scrolling", Block apps temporarily, Add daily time limits, Schedule app blocking, Lock Now feature for short focus

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LockMyApps Pro 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| LockMyApps Pro 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| LockMyApps Pro 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| LockMyApps Pro 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| LockMyApps Premium: 1 Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| LockMyApps Premium: Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| LockMyApps Premium: Discount | $19.99 | per year |
| LockMyApps: Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| LockMyApps: Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| LockMyApps: Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| LockMyApps: Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| LockMyApps Premium: 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| LockMyApps Premium: Lifetime | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with productivity and focus
- 🚀 Easy to use and set up
- 💰 Free app with no ads
- 🔒 Effectively locks apps to limit usage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or glitches
- 🔒 Limited ability to select multiple apps to lock at once
- 🕰️ Issues with recurring lock schedules not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App thinks it's a different day, affecting lock schedules
- Inability to select apps to lock on certain days

**Requested features**

- Add option to hide/make locked apps invisible
- Allow setting different lock schedules for different apps
- Include a widget for quick access to locking features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Got the Bill free?

Got the Bill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LockMyApps Screen Time Control free?

LockMyApps Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Got the Bill or LockMyApps Screen Time Control have ads?

LockMyApps Screen Time Control shows ads; Got the Bill does not.

### Which is updated more often, Got the Bill or LockMyApps Screen Time Control?

Got the Bill ships an update every 3 months, and LockMyApps Screen Time Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, Got the Bill was updated on October 1, 2026 and LockMyApps Screen Time Control on October 17, 2026.

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