Comparison

Blok vs The Lock In

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

Head to head
About

Blok

This app works with a physical device to help you block distracting apps and websites. It allows you to select which apps to block, tap a device to activate focus mode, and set custom schedules for different activities. Reclaim your time and boost productivity by minimizing digital distractions.

Highlights
  • Customizable app blocking
  • Tap-to-block technology
  • Focus modes for schedules
  • Secure and private data storage
  • Reclaim time and boost productivity
Features
Read full description

Blok helps you reduce screen time by making distractions harder to access. HOW IT WORKS ↓ 1. Choose the apps and websites you want to block 2. Start a Blok session by scanning a product barcode or Blok Card 3. To unBlok, complete the physical action again WHY BLOK WORKS ↓ Most app blockers are too easy to bypass. Blok adds friction at the exact moment you are most likely to scroll again. Instead of relying on willpower alone, Blok turns blocking and unblocking into a physical ritual. Tap your Blok Card or scan your registered barcode to Blok distracting apps and websites. When you want back in, you need the same physical action again. With Blok, you can: - Block distracting apps, websites, and categories - Use a product barcode or Blok Card as your physical key - Create focus modes for work, sleep, study, or personal time - Schedule automatic Blok sessions - Take limited breaks without fully giving up - Combine modes for stricter blocking - Track your Blok streak and time Blok'd - Add friends and compare progress in Blok World - See Blok'd status on your Lock Screen with Live Activities Blok is built for people who want a real-world way to reduce doomscrolling, social media overuse, and phone addiction. Privacy Policy: https://shop.blok.so/pages/privacy-policy Terms: https://shop.blok.so/pages/terms-and-conditions

About

The Lock In

Enhance deep focus, build lasting habits, and gain insights into your time management. This app combines distraction-free timers, streak tracking, AI coaching, and social accountability features to help you achieve your goals.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free focus timers
  • Habit streak tracking
  • AI-driven productivity coaching
  • Social focus sessions with friends
  • Habit history and success rate analysis
  • User profiles and home base dashboard
Features
Read full description

The Lock In is your all‑in‑one productivity companion for deep focus, habits that actually stick, and a clear picture of how you spend your time. Built for iOS 16 and above, The Lock In combines focus sessions, habit tracking, social accountability, and AI‑driven coaching into one sleek, intuitive app. Whether you’re studying, building a startup, or just trying to stay consistent with the basics, The Lock In helps you show up every day, lock in when it matters most, and see real progress instead of vague good intentions. — Key Features — - Focus Sessions that actually get you started Start a focus session in seconds with clean, distraction‑free timers. Choose a preset or set your own duration, tap start, and let The Lock In guide you into flow with clear time remaining and subtle haptics. When the timer ends, you know exactly what you just accomplished. - Habit Tracking for real streaks Turn small daily and weekly actions into long‑term streaks. Mark habits complete with one tap and let The Lock In track how often you follow through, how long your current streak is, and what your best streak has been, so you always know where you stand. - Habit History and success rates See the bigger picture behind your routine. Habit History shows you completed and missed days, streak changes, and success rates over time. Quickly spot patterns like “I always miss Thursdays” or “weekends are my weak spot” and adjust before things slide. - Bob – your data‑aware productivity companion * Bob isn’t guessing. Inside The Lock In, Bob can see all of your focus sessions, all of your habits, and the success rate of each one. Because he understands your real behavior, Bob can talk to you about where you’re consistent, where you stall, and what might help you get moving again. Check in when you feel stuck or overwhelmed, reflect on your week, and revisit past conversations in Bob’s history whenever you need a reminder. - Social Tab & Lock‑In Duo: focus with a friend The Social tab turns focus into something you don’t have to do alone. With Lock‑In Duo, you and a friend can lock in at the same time and see that you’re both in a session together, live. Instead of just sharing screenshots later, you’re actually focusing side‑by‑side in real time—bringing a new kind of social accountability experience to the App Store. - Profiles, usernames, and a clear home base Every user has a unique username, giving your account a simple identity across social features like Duos. Key profile information and high‑level stats live on the Home screen so you can quickly see how you’re doing and jump into your next session without digging through extra tabs. The Lock In is built for people who want serious tools without unnecessary complexity. It’s there when you need help starting, staying focused, or understanding your own patterns and it quietly steps back once you’re in the zone. Download The Lock In today to start locking in deep focus sessions, building habits that last, and working alongside friends in real time—one streak, one session, and one small win at a time. *Some AI features (including AI Insights and Bob’s advanced coaching) require a pro subscription. Terms of Use: https://lock-in-fb1d6.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://lock-in-fb1d6.web.app/privacy Developed by Deniz Gokcay

Screenshots

Blok4 screens
The Lock In4 screens

Verdict

The call

Blok and The Lock In both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of The Lock In's written reviews are positive against 51% of Blok's. Blok's advantage is ratings volume (780 vs 37). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Blok sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and The Lock In sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Lock In holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blok has 780 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Blok's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Lock In's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blok ships an update every 9 days, The Lock In every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Blok versus The Lock In: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlokThe Lock In
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (780 ratings)4.7 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings780 — better37
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJust Commit Inc.GOKHAN GOKCAY

Customer experience

Blok

All ratings775 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive50.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative43.0%

The Lock In

All ratings37 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Blok

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashing and freezing
  • Inconsistent blocking and unblocking of apps
  • Issues with card/magnet detection and functionality
  • Problems with account management and subscription

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow multiple schedules per day
  • Improve app categorization and blocking
  • Add more customization options

The Lock In

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Blok

Subscriptions7
  • Blok Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Blok Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Blok Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Show 4 more
  • Blok Pro (Yearly)$39.991 Year
  • Blok Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Blok Membership1 Year trial$59.991 Year
  • Blok Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Single Emergency Unblok$4.99
  • Three Emergency Unbloks$12.99
3 purchases

The Lock In

Subscriptions3
  • Lock In Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Lock In Pro – 6 Months7 Days trial$19.996 Months
  • Lock In Pro Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Blok free?
Blok is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Lock In free?
The Lock In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blok or The Lock In?
The Lock In is rated higher. Blok averages 4.5 out of 5 from 780 ratings, while The Lock In averages 4.7 from 37 ratings.
Do Blok or The Lock In have ads?
Neither Blok nor The Lock In shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blok or The Lock In?
Blok ships an update every 9 days, and The Lock In every 2 weeks. Most recently, Blok was updated on November 4, 2026 and The Lock In on October 30, 2026.

Other comparisons