Comparison

Drunk Mode Locker vs LockMyApps Screen Time Control

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

Head to head
About

Drunk Mode Locker

This app helps you avoid regrettable decisions when intoxicated by blocking access to chosen applications. You can set timers or solve puzzles to regain access, and it offers features like ride-share app integration and message redaction. It also provides monthly insights into your usage patterns.

Highlights
  • Block chosen apps
  • Solve puzzles to unlock
  • Set timers for access
  • Integrate ride-share apps
  • Redact drunken texts
  • View monthly insights
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----- TL;DR ----- Activate Drunk Mode to block opening of apps of your choice until you solve a puzzle or wait for the timer to expire. ----- THIS APP DOES/CAN NOT ----- - Allow blocking of phone calls, which is PROHIBITED by Apple - Allow blocking of specific contacts, which Apple does not yet allow developers do ----- Basic Features ----- - Force yourself to be safe and open your favorite Ride Share app when you fail on a simple puzzle - Select a Pause Puzzle that can be used to temporarily deactivate Drunk Mode (cause sure, I believe you, you're not drunk yet) - View your monthly insights and share them with friends or social media (that's all we will let you share... or save to album) - Redact drunken text messages ----- Terms & Conditions ----- https://drunkmode.app/terms ----- Privacy Policy ----- https://drunkmode.app/privacy ----- End User License Agreement (EULA) ----- https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LockMyApps Screen Time Control

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
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Introducing LockMyApps, the revolutionary AI-powered productivity app that helps you reduce your screen time so that you can focus on what matters in the real world. What LockMyApps can do for you: ● Set productivity timers to block out apps ● Increase your productivity ● Reduce your screen time ● Reduce “doom scrolling” on your phone And more. ———————————————————— How to use LockMyApps: 1. Select the apps that you want to temporarily block on your phone 2. Set the amount of minutes or hours you want to block your apps 3. Your selected apps will be unable to be opened until your timer is completed *If you need to remove the block on your apps (due to an emergency or something) you can do so in your app’s settings ———————————————————— LockMyApps Premium policy: Once you sign up to LockMyApps Premium, you will have full access to all of LockMyApps's features. You can cancel your subscription any time and you will be sent a reminder before your LockMyApps subscription begins after your trial. With LockMyApps Premium, you get access to the full app: ● Lock your apps and reduce your screen time up to 90% ● Use the Lock Now feature for short term focus ● Add daily time limits to your apps ● Schedule when to lock your apps ahead of time ● Works for any app on your phone ● No ads ● Cancel anytime LockMyApps Premium options: ● LockMyApps Weekly: $8.99/week ● LockMyApps Yearly: 3 days free and then $69.99/year ———————————————————— Have any questions or recommendations? Feel free to reach out to me at: Andrew@AndrewLee.Ventures Privacy Policy: https://andrewlee.ventures/privacy Terms Of Use: https://andrewlee.ventures/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Drunk Mode Locker4 screens
LockMyApps Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drunk Mode Locker at weekly against LockMyApps Screen Time Control's every 5 weeks. LockMyApps Screen Time Control's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 63%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Drunk Mode Locker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LockMyApps Screen Time Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drunk Mode Locker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 244 and 287 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Drunk Mode Locker's written reviews are positive against 87% of LockMyApps Screen Time Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drunk Mode Locker ships an update weekly, LockMyApps Screen Time Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Drunk Mode Locker versus LockMyApps Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrunk Mode LockerLockMyApps Screen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (244 ratings) — better4.6 (287 ratings)
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews87.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings244287 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB60 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRead Less LLCAndrew Lee

Customer experience

Drunk Mode Locker

All ratings187 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative30.0%

LockMyApps Screen Time Control

All ratings287 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative9.9%

User reviews

Drunk Mode Locker

From 244 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Prevents drunk texting
  • 👍 Effective app blocking
  • 👍 Peace of mind
  • 👍 Customizable lockdown
  • 👍 Variety of unlock options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App doesn't always block texts/calls
  • 🐛 App can be uninstalled
  • 🐛 Buggy deactivation
  • 🐛 Difficult to delete app
  • 🐛 Forceful notifications

LockMyApps Screen Time Control

From 287 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Drunk Mode Locker

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Text messaging app still accessible
  • Cannot deactivate app to change settings
  • Dynamic island bug freezes deactivation time
  • App requires iPhone reset to delete
  • Does not stop text messages and phone calls
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  • Bug button not working
  • Cannot disable calls even after upgrade

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to allow texting specific contacts
  • Future updates to fix dynamic island bug

LockMyApps Screen Time Control

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Drunk Mode Locker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$99.99
13 purchases

LockMyApps Screen Time Control

Subscriptions12
  • LockMyApps Pro 1 Week3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • LockMyApps Pro 1 Week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • LockMyApps Pro 1 Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
Show 9 more
  • LockMyApps Pro 1 Week3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • LockMyApps Premium: 1 Week$8.997 Days
  • LockMyApps Premium: Monthly$14.991 Month
  • LockMyApps Premium: Discount3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • LockMyApps: Premium3 Days trial2 variants$34.991 Year
  • LockMyApps: Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • LockMyApps: Premium3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • LockMyApps: Premium3 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • LockMyApps Premium: 1 Year3 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • LockMyApps Premium: LifetimeFree

Questions

Is Drunk Mode Locker free?
Drunk Mode Locker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockMyApps Screen Time Control free?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drunk Mode Locker or LockMyApps Screen Time Control?
Drunk Mode Locker is rated higher. Drunk Mode Locker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while LockMyApps Screen Time Control averages 4.6 from 287 ratings.
Do Drunk Mode Locker or LockMyApps Screen Time Control have ads?
Both Drunk Mode Locker and LockMyApps Screen Time Control show ads.
Which is updated more often, Drunk Mode Locker or LockMyApps Screen Time Control?
Drunk Mode Locker ships an update weekly, and LockMyApps Screen Time Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, Drunk Mode Locker was updated on October 1, 2026 and LockMyApps Screen Time Control on September 26, 2026.

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