Comparison

Chat vs LockIn

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chat

Features
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Stand out from the crowd with Chat Assistant – Your AI for impressive and personalized communication! MAIN FEATURES - AI-powered chat responses using state-of-the-art language models - Personalized suggestions for every situation - Intuitive user interface for quick results - Multi-platform: iOS, macOS, Web PERFECT FOR - Dating Advice & Flirting: Impressive opening messages - Professional Communication: Professional emails & messages - Friendships: Creative and entertaining conversations - Daily Chats: Never speechless again IN-APP PURCHASES & SUBSCRIPTIONS FREE START: - 10 free analyses to try TOKEN PACKAGES (One-time purchase): - 20 Tokens – $1.99 - 50 Tokens – $4.99 - 100 Tokens – $9.99 PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION: - Unlimited use of all features - Weekly: $2.99 - 6 Months: $69.99 - Annual: $99.99 SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - Payment via iTunes account upon purchase confirmation - Automatic renewal (cancellable anytime) - Cancellation at least 24h before expiry in account settings - No cancellation possible during active period PRIVACY & SECURITY Your privacy matters to us. All data is processed securely. Privacy: https://www.pc-notdienst-und-rettung.de/hinweise-datenschutz/ This app uses the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LockIn

This app helps you block distracting applications until you complete your daily tasks. It allows you to set goals, lock away time-wasting apps, and earn access back by finishing your work. Track your progress and build consistency to reduce screen time and beat procrastination.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Set daily tasks
  • Earn access to blocked apps
  • Track progress and streaks
  • Hard Mode for commitment
  • Reduce screen time
  • Build better habits
Features
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Kill the distraction. Earn your dopamine. LockIn helps you block distracting apps until you finish what actually matters. Choose your distractions. Set your daily tasks. Get to work. Your selected apps stay blocked until you've earned them back. TASKS FIRST. DOPAMINE SECOND. HOW LOCKIN WORKS • Choose your distractions Select the apps that steal your attention. • Set your daily tasks Decide what needs to get done today. • Lock distractions Keep selected apps out of reach while your tasks are waiting. • Earn your access Complete your tasks and unlock your distractions. • Build consistency Track your streak, promises kept, missed tasks, give ups, and time protected. HARD MODE Know you'll give in? Hard Mode removes the easy way out. Once activated, stay committed to your rules and finish your tasks before unlocking your distractions. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See how consistently you're keeping your promises and protecting your time. Build streaks, review your progress, and turn discipline into a habit. BUILT FOR FOCUS LockIn can help you: • Reduce screen time • Stop mindless scrolling • Beat procrastination • Stay focused • Build better habits • Finish daily tasks • Use distracting apps more intentionally You make the rules. LockIn helps you follow them. Do the work. Earn the dopamine. Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/5ac457fa-58f8-4d10-8aac-15e0c53ef8ee Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Chat4 screens
LockIn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LockIn at every 9 days against Chat's every 6 weeks. Chat's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Chat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and LockIn sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chat ships an update every 6 weeks, LockIn every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Chat versus LockIn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChatLockIn
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJORG BALTERSPureScan Solutions Corp

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Chat

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited access 1 week$2.997 Days
  • Unlimited access 1/2 year$59.996 Months
  • Unlimited access for one year3 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time3
  • Token für 20 Bilder Analysen$1.99
  • Token für 50 Bilder Analysen$3.99
  • Token für 100 Bilder Analysen$8.99
3 purchases

LockIn

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • LockIn Premium - Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Chat free?
Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockIn free?
LockIn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chat or LockIn have ads?
Neither Chat nor LockIn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chat or LockIn?
Chat ships an update every 6 weeks, and LockIn every 9 days. Most recently, Chat was updated on November 7, 2026 and LockIn on October 31, 2026.

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