Comparison

LockMyApps Screen Time Control vs Lesscreen

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

Head to head
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

About

Lesscreen

Features
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Lesscreen helps you reduce screen time and block distracting apps, so you can make room for what matters. Start a focus session, schedule regular breaks from apps, or set a shared daily time limit. FOCUS WHEN YOU CHOOSE Choose the apps, categories or websites you want to block, then set a focus duration. Start with 25, 45 or 60 minutes, or adjust the session to suit your day. BUILD A ROUTINE Schedule blocking for work, study or bedtime. Choose your start time, end time and days of the week. Overnight schedules can continue into the next morning. SET A DAILY LIMIT Give your selected apps a shared daily time budget. When the budget is reached, that selection is blocked for the rest of the day. The limit resets at local midnight. START WITH A TEMPLATE Work time, Wind down and Less social scrolling give you a starting point you can make your own. PROTECT YOUR PLANS An optional setting prevents you from stopping, editing or deleting a plan inside Lesscreen while it is actively blocking. You remain in control of Screen Time permission in iOS Settings. CLEAR, SIMPLE CONTROLS Manage your routines in one place and see which plans are active. If plans overlap, an app unlocks only when no active plan is still blocking it. No account is required. Your selected apps and plans are stored on your device. Lesscreen uses Apple's Screen Time features and requires permission to block your selection. Daily limits are shared across each plan's selection, not separate limits for every app. On iOS 17.4 and later, earlier usage from the same day is included. Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Simplified Chinese and Vietnamese. Requires iOS 16 or later.

Screenshots

LockMyApps Screen Time Control4 screens
Lesscreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lesscreen at none against LockMyApps Screen Time Control's 15. Lesscreen also leads on ads (none vs shown). LockMyApps Screen Time Control's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. LockMyApps Screen Time Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Lesscreen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockMyApps Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 weeks, Lesscreen every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LockMyApps Screen Time Control versus Lesscreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockMyApps Screen Time ControlLesscreen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (287 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings287 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew LeeShenzhen Jirry Jirry Technology Co., Ltd.

Bugs and requests

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

Lesscreen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
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  • 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
None

Lesscreen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LockMyApps Screen Time Control free?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lesscreen free?
Lesscreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LockMyApps Screen Time Control or Lesscreen have ads?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control shows ads; Lesscreen does not.
Which is updated more often, LockMyApps Screen Time Control or Lesscreen?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lesscreen every 12 months. Most recently, LockMyApps Screen Time Control was updated on October 9, 2026 and Lesscreen on October 12, 2026.

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