# LockMyApps Screen Time Control vs AppShield

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.

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.

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.

LockMyApps Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 weeks, AppShield every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockMyApps Screen Time Control | AppShield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockmyapps-screen-time-control/id6502597150/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appshield-app-blocker-and-focus/id6747419309/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **295** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **87.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206652057) | [Thieu Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1129993116) |

## What reviewers say

### LockMyApps Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockmyapps-screen-time-control/id6502597150)

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LockMyApps Pro 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| LockMyApps Pro 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| LockMyApps Pro 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| LockMyApps Pro 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| LockMyApps Premium: 1 Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| LockMyApps Premium: Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| LockMyApps Premium: Discount | $19.99 | per year |
| LockMyApps: Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| LockMyApps: Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| LockMyApps: Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| LockMyApps: Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| LockMyApps Premium: 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| LockMyApps Premium: Lifetime | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appshield-app-blocker-and-focus/id6747419309)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 24, 2026 and AppShield on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*