Comparison

LockMyApps Screen Time Control vs Don't Open Yet

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

Don't Open Yet

Features
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**Don't Open Yet — Bubble Your Apps, Not Block Them** Ever opened Instagram "just for a second" and lost 40 minutes? Don't Open Yet wraps your chosen apps in a gentle bubble. A moment of pause before you dive in — because awareness changes everything. **HOW IT WORKS** 1. Choose which apps to bubble 2. Set your countdown timer (5 min to 24 hours) 3. Try to open a bubbled app — a "Take a breath" shield appears 4. Watch the live countdown on your home screen with dreamy floating bubbles 5. When the timer ends, bubbles burst in a celebration — you made it! **BEAUTIFUL THEMES** Customize your countdown experience with 8 unique themes: Minimal, Neon, Nature, Sunset, Mono, Barbie, Robot, and Cyber. Each with its own vibe and animation style. **FREE** - Bubble 1 app - 5, 10, or 15-minute countdown - Today's stats (survived / skipped) **PRO** - Bubble unlimited apps - Custom timers up to 24 hours - 8 countdown themes - 7-day and 30-day stats charts - Day streak tracking **PRIVACY FIRST** All data stays on your device. Don't Open Yet never collects or transmits personal information. Screen Time data is processed locally only. Requires Screen Time permission on first launch. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://quietbyte.io/privacy-dontopenyet.html

Screenshots

LockMyApps Screen Time Control4 screens
Don't Open Yet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Don't Open Yet at none against LockMyApps Screen Time Control's shown. LockMyApps Screen Time Control's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Don't Open Yet sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockMyApps Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 weeks, Don't Open Yet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LockMyApps Screen Time Control versus Don't Open Yet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockMyApps Screen Time ControlDon't Open Yet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (300 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings300 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew LeeJUMING LAI

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

Don't Open Yet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

LockMyApps Screen Time Control

Subscriptions9
  • 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: Discount3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • LockMyApps: Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • LockMyApps: Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • LockMyApps Premium: 1 Year3 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • LockMyApps Premium: LifetimeFree
1 purchases

Don't Open Yet

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$1.991 Month

Questions

Is LockMyApps Screen Time Control free?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Don't Open Yet free?
Don't Open Yet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LockMyApps Screen Time Control or Don't Open Yet have ads?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control shows ads; Don't Open Yet does not.
Which is updated more often, LockMyApps Screen Time Control or Don't Open Yet?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 weeks, and Don't Open Yet every 2 months. Most recently, LockMyApps Screen Time Control was updated on November 9, 2026 and Don't Open Yet on November 5, 2026.

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