Comparison

LockMyApps Screen Time Control vs AppShield

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

AppShield

Take control of your screen time with this simple app blocker designed for better focus and balance. Easily block distracting apps by category or individually, and schedule blocking for specific times like study or sleep. Customize your shield screen with your own title, subtitle, and colors to create a personalized blocking experience.

Highlights
  • Block specific apps
  • Block app categories
  • Schedule app blocking
  • Customize shield screen
  • Simple setup
  • Focus and balance
Features
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AppShield blocks the apps and websites that steal your focus — so you can study, work, sleep, and live with less screen noise. Set it once and it's ready the moment you need it. BLOCK APPS & WEBSITES YOUR WAY • Pick specific apps to block • Block whole categories — games, social media, entertainment • Block distracting websites, not just apps BLOCK APP DOWNLOADS (NEW) • Stop new installs from the App Store • Kill impulse downloads before they start • Great for kids' devices and breaking the "just one more app" habit FOCUS SESSIONS • Start a timer (15–90 minutes or a custom length) • Apps unblock automatically when the session ends • Perfect for studying, working, or winding down STRICT MODE • Lock yourself into a session so you can't quit early • Beat the urge to "just check one app" • Real accountability when you need it most SCHEDULED BLOCKING • Set a daily start and end time — like 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM • Overnight schedules work too: block through the night, unblock in the morning • Perfect for bedtime, study time, or quiet hours MAKE THE SHIELD YOURS • Set your own title, subtitle, and icon • Choose background and text colors • Match the block screen to your style PERFECT FOR • Students who need fewer distractions • Parents who want healthier screen time at home • Anyone who wants to use their phone more mindfully No confusing setup. No clutter. Just clear, simple blocking that works — now in 20+ languages. AppShield is free to download with ads. An optional "Remove Ads" subscription (auto-renewing yearly) lets you remove them anytime — cancel whenever you like in Settings. AppShield uses Apple's Screen Time (Family Controls) to block apps and websites on your device. Your data stays private. Download AppShield and take back your time — one block at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XqF7Zyg1SJwKVLXO7ve5T_gANEBTgIY5-MooILJ__Tc/preview

Screenshots

LockMyApps Screen Time Control4 screens
AppShield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LockMyApps Screen Time Control at 87% against AppShield's 0%. LockMyApps Screen Time Control also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (295 vs 1). AppShield's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and AppShield sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LockMyApps Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockMyApps Screen Time Control has 295 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of LockMyApps Screen Time Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of AppShield's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockMyApps Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 weeks, AppShield every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LockMyApps Screen Time Control versus AppShield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockMyApps Screen Time ControlAppShield
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (295 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews87.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings295 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew LeeThieu Nguyen

Customer experience

LockMyApps Screen Time Control

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

AppShield

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

AppShield

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
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
1 purchases

AppShield

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$0.991 Year

Questions

Is LockMyApps Screen Time Control free?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AppShield free?
AppShield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LockMyApps Screen Time Control or AppShield?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control is rated higher. LockMyApps Screen Time Control averages 4.6 out of 5 from 295 ratings, while AppShield averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LockMyApps Screen Time Control or AppShield have ads?
Both LockMyApps Screen Time Control and AppShield show ads.
Which is updated more often, LockMyApps Screen Time Control or AppShield?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 weeks, and AppShield every 2 months. Most recently, LockMyApps Screen Time Control was updated on October 21, 2026 and AppShield on October 16, 2026.

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