Comparison

LockMyApps Screen Time Control vs Event Horizon

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

Event Horizon

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Event Horizon helps you pause before distractions take over. Build shields for distracting apps, websites, and categories. Start a session when you want to focus now, or schedule recurring protection windows for work, study, sleep, and offline time. When a protected app is opened, Event Horizon shows a clear decision screen before the habit loop continues. Choose the right shield strength: • Flexible for lighter sessions • Guarded when you want a deliberate pause before ending early • Locked for high-commitment sessions, with emergency release available when real life needs it What you can do: • Create reusable shield lists • Start timed focus sessions • Schedule recurring protection windows • Block apps, websites, and categories • Review focus time, completed sessions, streaks, and protected days • See breaks and early endings in your log • Keep your focus data private and local Event Horizon is designed around intentional friction, not punishment. It helps you notice the impulse, return to focus, or use a clearly defined exit when you need one. Privacy-first by design: • No account required • No ads • No tracking • No usage telemetry • Focus records stay on your device • Purchases are handled by Apple Use Event Horizon when you want a calmer phone, stronger boundaries, and a clear system for protecting deep work, study, reading, sleep, or any time you want distractions to stay outside. Privacy Policy: https://resisted-range-47e.notion.site/Event-Horizon-Privacy-Policy-35c3da759bca80eeabb2d2d654ad3dba Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LockMyApps Screen Time Control4 screens
Event Horizon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Event Horizon at none against LockMyApps Screen Time Control's shown. Event Horizon also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). LockMyApps Screen Time Control's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

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 Event Horizon sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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, Event Horizon daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LockMyApps Screen Time Control versus Event Horizon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockMyApps Screen Time ControlEvent Horizon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (295 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings295 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew Lee小龙 辛

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

Event Horizon

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
4 purchases

Event Horizon

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$6.991 Month
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Founding Lifetime$79.99
  • Lifetime Access$99.99

Questions

Is LockMyApps Screen Time Control free?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Event Horizon free?
Event Horizon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LockMyApps Screen Time Control or Event Horizon have ads?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control shows ads; Event Horizon does not.
Which is updated more often, LockMyApps Screen Time Control or Event Horizon?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 weeks, and Event Horizon daily. Most recently, LockMyApps Screen Time Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and Event Horizon on October 24, 2026.

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