# Locked vs Lock In

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Locked at 100% against Lock In's 50%. Locked also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Lock In's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Locked sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Lock In sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Locked ships an update every 3 months, Lock In every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locked | Lock In |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locked-in/id6503163623/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Locked Industries LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747210694) | [Georg Ye](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801307743) |

## What reviewers say

### Locked

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locked-in/id6503163623)

This app helps users reduce phone usage and improve focus. It's designed for students and individuals struggling with phone addiction, encouraging them to engage more with the real world.

**Highlights:** Reduce phone usage, Improve focus, Screen time management, Study aid, Combat phone addiction

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly | $2.99 | per month |


### Lock In

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in-stop-procrastinating/id6743096520)

This app helps you break phone addiction by disabling selected apps during focused sessions. You can set durations, create schedules, and take scheduled breaks. Friends can help you end sessions early, and emergency unlocks are available.

**Highlights:** Disable selected apps for set durations, Create weekly app usage schedules, Scheduled breaks with daily limits, Friend-assisted session unlocking, Emergency unlock option, App uninstall protection, Set daily app usage limits

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solo Membership (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Solo Membership (Annually) | $19.99 | per year |
| Friends Membership (Annually) | $24.99 | per year |
| Emergency Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Locked free?

Locked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lock In free?

Lock In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Locked or Lock In have ads?

Neither Locked nor Lock In shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Locked or Lock In?

Locked ships an update every 3 months, and Lock In every 3 days. Most recently, Locked was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lock In on October 30, 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.*