# LockMyApps Screen Time Control vs Fried

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockMyApps Screen Time Control | Fried |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockmyapps-screen-time-control/id6502597150/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fried-screen-time-control/id6780674154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **287** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 60 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206652057) | [Carter Clark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862935823) |

## 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


### Fried

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fried-screen-time-control/id6780674154)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fried Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Fried Premium Yearly | $49.99 | 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*