Comparison

LockMyApps Screen Time Control vs Fried

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

Fried

This app helps you reduce phone usage by blocking distracting applications and setting daily limits. It offers focus sessions, smart scheduling, and insights into your screen time habits, all while keeping a playful companion happy.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Set daily limits
  • Focus sessions
  • Smart schedules
  • Screen time insights
  • Focus companion
Features
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Stop losing hours to your phone. Fried is a playful screen time control app that helps you spend less time scrolling and more time living. Block distracting apps, set limits that actually stick, and keep Pebble happy while you stay focused. Less scrolling. More life. What you get: • Block distracting apps before they steal your attention • Daily limits that help you spend less time on your phone • Focus sessions for work, school, studying, and deep work • Smart schedules for bedtime, mornings, and daily routines • Gentle reminders before you go over your limits • Screen time insights to track your progress • Pebble, your tiny focus companion, who reacts to your habits PRIVATE & SECURE Fried uses Apple's Screen Time API to block apps and manage screen time directly on your device. Your data stays on your device and is never sold or shared. Some features require a subscription. Terms of Service: https://app.notion.com/p/Terms-of-Service-382e65a7343180e9a443da1aeb2abf9b?source=copy_link Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/Fried-Privacy-Policy-382e65a7343180a48fd7d604ca50fe82?source=copy_link

Screenshots

LockMyApps Screen Time Control4 screens
Fried4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fried at none against LockMyApps Screen Time Control's shown. Fried also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). LockMyApps Screen Time Control's advantage is ratings volume (287 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Fried sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fried holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockMyApps Screen Time Control has 287 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockMyApps Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 weeks, Fried every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LockMyApps Screen Time Control versus Fried: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockMyApps Screen Time ControlFried
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (287 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings287 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew LeeCarter Clark

Customer experience

LockMyApps Screen Time Control

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

Fried

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Fried

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
2 purchases

Fried

Subscriptions2
  • Fried Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Fried Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is LockMyApps Screen Time Control free?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fried free?
Fried is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LockMyApps Screen Time Control or Fried?
Fried is rated higher. LockMyApps Screen Time Control averages 4.6 out of 5 from 287 ratings, while Fried averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LockMyApps Screen Time Control or Fried have ads?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control shows ads; Fried does not.
Which is updated more often, LockMyApps Screen Time Control or Fried?
LockMyApps Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 weeks, and Fried every 3 days. Most recently, LockMyApps Screen Time Control was updated on September 26, 2026 and Fried on September 9, 2026.

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