LockMyApps Screen Time Control vs FilterCue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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."
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
FilterCue
Read full descriptionHide full description
FilterCue is a private household filter tracker for the replacement dates that are easy to forget. Add each filter, choose the last changed date, set a replacement cycle, and see what is overdue, due soon, or safely scheduled. Mark a filter replaced today and FilterCue calculates the next date automatically. Features: - HVAC, kitchen, air, and other filter groups - Last changed date and replacement-cycle tracking - Due, due-soon, scheduled, and overdue views - Optional local reminders before replacement dates - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - No account required - Local-first storage on your device FilterCue is a reminder tool for user-entered household maintenance dates. It does not diagnose air quality, certify filters, or replace manufacturer instructions. FilterCue is free to download. FilterCue Plus is an optional auto-renewable monthly subscription required for unlimited items, reminders, and widgets. New subscribers get the first month free; after that it renews monthly until canceled in App Store settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FilterCue at weekly against LockMyApps Screen Time Control's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. LockMyApps Screen Time Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and FilterCue sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LockMyApps Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 weeks, FilterCue weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LockMyApps Screen Time Control | FilterCue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (295 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 295 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Lee | 大伟 丁 |
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
FilterCue
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LockMyApps Screen Time Control
- 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 moreShow fewer
- 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
- LockMyApps Premium: LifetimeFree
FilterCue
- FilterCue Plus Monthly1 Month trial$1.001 Month
Questions
Is LockMyApps Screen Time Control free?
Is FilterCue free?
Do LockMyApps Screen Time Control or FilterCue have ads?
Which is updated more often, LockMyApps Screen Time Control or FilterCue?
Other comparisons















