Comparison

Padlock vs The Reset

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

Head to head
About

Padlock

This app locks distracting applications on your iPhone by requiring a physical device to be tapped against your phone. Once locked, apps remain inaccessible until the physical device is tapped again to unlock them.

Highlights
  • Lock distracting apps
  • Physical device integration
  • App access control
  • Phone distraction management
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Padlock will change the relationship you have with your phone. Tap it against your iPhone, stash the Padlock somewhere that's out of the way, and your distracting apps are locked up. If you need to unlock them, retrieve the padlock and tap it again. To use this app, a physical Padlock device is required.

About

The Reset

Features
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Reclaim 2 hours of your day. The Reset is a minimalist circuit breaker for digital addiction. It forces a mindful pause before you scroll, helping you break the dopamine loop and stay present. The Problem - Social media apps are designed to keep you hooked. Infinite scrolls, variable rewards, and instant gratification drain your focus and leave you feeling overwhelmed. The Solution- The Reset isn't just an app blockerβ€”it’s a mental resilience tool. By inserting a guided breathing exercise before you open distracting apps, we break the impulse and return control to you. Key Features - β€’ Mindful Friction: A forced pause that asks "Why am I opening this?" β€’ Resilience HP: Track your mental energy with our unique Health Point mechanic. β€’ Impulse Density: See exactly when your focus dips with real-time usage charts. β€’ Brutal Minimalism: A high-contrast, zero-distraction UI designed for utility. β€’ Privacy-First: No accounts. No cloud sync. Your data stays on your device. Why The Reset? Unlike "hard blockers" that feel like a digital prison, The Reset builds your self-control. It’s the perfect tool for: β€’ Dopamine Detox & Digital Minimalists β€’ ADHD task paralysis & time blindness β€’ Students & Professionals needing deep focus β€’ Anyone feeling "burnt out" by social media Subscription Details - Start your journey with a 3-day free trial. Unlock full access to Resilience tracking, long-term history, and custom goal setting. Privacy policy : https://theresetuk.lovable.app/landing#:~:text=The%20Reset-,Privacy,-%C2%B7 Terms and Conditions : https://theresetuk.lovable.app/landing#:~:text=%C2%B7-,Terms,-%C2%B7

Screenshots

Padlock4 screens
The Reset4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Padlock at none against The Reset's 2. The Reset's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. The Reset sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Padlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Padlock versus The Reset: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPadlockThe Reset
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews86.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPadlock Focus Technologies LTDAndrew Jeyasingham

In-app purchases

None

Padlock

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

The Reset

Subscriptions2
  • The Reset Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • The Reset Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Padlock free?
Padlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Reset free?
The Reset is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Padlock or The Reset have ads?
Neither Padlock nor The Reset shows ads.

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