Comparison

Locked vs TezBlock

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

Head to head
About

Locked

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
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Lock-In and boost your productivity! Locked-In is a ScreenTime app that is designed to help you lock-in on what matters. Whether you are a student that needs to study, or someone that has phone addiction, Locked-In can help you get off of your phone, and back into the world. Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and EULA can be found on our website: www.lockedindustries.com.

About

TezBlock

This app introduces physical friction to block distracting applications. Instead of tapping 'Ignore Limit' on screen time warnings, use NFC tags or QR codes placed away from your device to lock apps. Set timers or schedules for focused work or study sessions.

Highlights
  • Block apps with NFC tags
  • Block apps with QR codes
  • Customizable timers for focus sessions
  • Automated blocking schedules
  • Manual blocking with friction
  • Block app categories and websites
  • Unlimited focus profiles
Features
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Make room for real life with TezBlock. Block distracting apps and websites, create focus routines, and see your progress—all in a calm woodland space. FOCUS YOUR WAY • Start a session with a timer or manual controls. • Use an NFC tag or QR code to make unlocking a deliberate action. • Create profiles for work, study, and downtime. • Set recurring schedules and optional breaks. • Follow your streak, focus sessions, and activity in Stats. • Focus with friends, share progress, and use widgets and Siri shortcuts. Core blocking works without an account. Sign in only if you want Friends and synced session history. NFC modes require a compatible iPhone and NFC tag. QR modes require a code to scan. No dedicated TezBlock hardware is required. MEMBERSHIP TezBlock is free to download. Membership unlocks all blocking modes, unlimited profiles, schedules, breaks, and insights. Eligible new subscribers get one month free, then $1.99/month or $19.99/year in the U.S. Local prices may vary. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the trial or billing period ends. Manage or cancel in App Store settings. One introductory offer per subscription group. Past subscription payments do not grant lifetime access. Use Restore Purchases to recover an active subscription or an existing lifetime purchase. Existing subscriptions are not canceled automatically. The optional developer tip does not unlock features. Privacy: https://tezblock.app/privacy.html Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Locked2 screens
TezBlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TezBlock at every 11 days against Locked's every 3 months. TezBlock also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 4). Locked's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Locked sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TezBlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Locked holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Locked's written reviews are positive against 86% of TezBlock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locked ships an update every 3 months, TezBlock every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Locked versus TezBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockedTezBlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.8 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings416 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB219 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLocked Industries LLCGandzhiya Edaliva

Customer experience

Locked

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TezBlock

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Locked

Subscriptions3
  • monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
3 purchases

TezBlock

Subscriptions2
  • TezBlock Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • TezBlock Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tip the Developer$1.99

Questions

Is Locked free?
Locked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TezBlock free?
TezBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Locked or TezBlock?
Locked is rated higher. Locked averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TezBlock averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.
Do Locked or TezBlock have ads?
Neither Locked nor TezBlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Locked or TezBlock?
Locked ships an update every 3 months, and TezBlock every 11 days. Most recently, Locked was updated on September 20, 2026 and TezBlock on October 3, 2026.

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