Comparison

DetoxLock vs Lilo

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

Head to head
About

DetoxLock

This app helps you regain control of your digital habits by blocking distracting applications and reducing screen time. It offers scheduled locking and the ability to allow essential apps, aiding in focus and productivity.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Reduce screen time
  • Scheduled app locking
  • Allow essential apps
  • Dopamine detox support
  • Focus and productivity boost
Features
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Detox Lock is an extreme app blocker, designed to help you block apps, reduce screen time, and control social media distractions so you can focus on what truly matters. Free to start, this app blocker free experience gives you a simple way to take back control of your digital habits. Whether you need a productivity boost, want to unplug during your free time, or need a focused study environment, Detox Lock works as a powerful cold turkey blocker—helping you block apps when willpower isn’t enough. ■ Trusted by 300,000+ Users Worldwide
4,900+ Reviews · 4.5+ Rating
 This app blocker free version lets you experience essential app blocking features before choosing advanced controls. Designed to help you block apps that waste time, reduce impulsive screen use, and build healthier digital habits. ■ App Blocker
 Select and block apps like social media, games, and short-form video apps that drive overuse. The app blocker free mode allows you to get started instantly, while advanced app lock and limit features are available for users who want stricter control. ■ Scheduled Lock
 Automatically lock selected apps during study time, sleep hours, or work sessions. A powerful way to block apps consistently and protect your focus—perfect for structured routines and dopamine control. ■ Allow Essential Apps
 Even during a lock, you can allow critical apps to stay accessible. Flexible control within your app limit rules. ▶ Recommended For • Students who want to block apps and protect study time • Users looking for an app blocker free to try before committing • People struggling with app overuse and screen time • Those starting a dopamine detox or focus routine • Anyone needing stronger control similar to a Cold Turkey–style blocker ▶ User Reviews: "App lock helped me focus on my exam prep by blocking distracting apps!" "My screen time on social media dropped significantly! The best cold turkey blocker for app overuse." "Sealed off games with the app blocker. Secured study time for my exams, a real dopamine manager!" "I had severe app overuse, but my routine is back on track. This app limit tool is a lifesaver." "When I need to focus, I use app lock! Studying is much more productive." App overuse affects everyone. Start with an app blocker free experience, then choose how strong you want your limits to be. Regain focus, reduce screen time, and take control of your digital habits—intentionally. #AppLimit #AppLock #ScreenTime #AppBlocker #ColdTurkeyBlocker #DopamineDetox #Dopamine #Focus #Study #DigitalDetox #ADHD #AppLock#App Block --- Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after subscribing. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. For more information, please refer to the following links: - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://addictionlabs.notion.site/Detox-Lock-Privacy-Policy-fbf8bbaaa8d94e3191ed179921340f7c - Email: cs@on-off-labs.com

About

Lilo

This app helps students focus by offering study timers, Pomodoro sessions, and friendly challenges with friends. Track progress, maintain study streaks, and climb leaderboards to stay motivated. Includes focus music and customizable scenes to enhance concentration.

Highlights
  • Study timer and Pomodoro
  • Challenges with friends
  • Weekly leaderboards
  • Daily study streak protection
  • Focus music and scenes
  • Day planner and stats
Features
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Lilo is the study timer you use with friends. Start a focus session or a Pomodoro, challenge your friends, climb the weekly leaderboard and keep your study streak alive. 500K+ students have downloaded Lilo and left 200K+ ratings, because studying together works better than studying alone. STUDY TIMER AND POMODORO - Focus timer, stopwatch and Pomodoro with breaks. - Pick a subject and tasks before you start, so every session counts toward a goal. - Timer scenes and a full screen mode keep your phone out of the way. - A Live Activity and a home screen widget show your session and streak at a glance. CHALLENGES WITH FRIENDS - Invite friends to a study challenge: streak, time goal, speed race or ranking battle. - Follow everyone's progress live and see who stays focused the longest. - Join a challenge from a link, even before you create an account. LEADERBOARDS AND STREAKS - Weekly rankings with your friends. - Daily study streak with streak protection, so one bad day does not erase your progress. - Comment on your friends' sessions and keep each other accountable. PLANNER AND STATS - Day planner with tasks and subjects. - Study history, subject distribution, activity heatmap and advanced stats. - Share your weekly results to Instagram Stories in one tap. FOCUS MUSIC AND SCENES - Lofi, nature sounds and white noise inside the timer. - Choose a timer scene and an accent colour that matches your mood. WHO IS LILO FOR High school and university students, exam season, homework, language learning, thesis writing, and anyone who focuses better with a bit of friendly competition. Lilo is free to use. Lilo Premium adds Pomodoro and stopwatch modes, the full focus music library and extra scenes. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms: https://lilostudytimer.com/terms/ Privacy: https://lilostudytimer.com/privacy/

Screenshots

DetoxLock4 screens
Lilo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lilo at none against DetoxLock's shown. Lilo also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 511) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). DetoxLock's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. DetoxLock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Lilo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DetoxLock against 4.7 for Lilo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lilo has 4.7K ratings behind it against 511, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of DetoxLock's written reviews are positive against 68% of Lilo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DetoxLock ships an update every 4 days, Lilo every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DetoxLock versus Lilo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetoxLockLilo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (511 ratings)4.7 (4.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews — better67.7% of reviews
Number of ratings5114.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnOff LabsPawel Gladysz

Customer experience

DetoxLock

All ratings508 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral7.0%
Negative20.9%

Lilo

All ratings4,729 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative29.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

DetoxLock

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Plan$2.491 Month
  • Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Annual Plan (Discount)2 variants$13.991 Year
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  • Annual Plan (Discount)$23.991 Year
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$89.99
5 purchases

Lilo

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Access Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Access$6.991 Month
  • Premium Access Yearly$25.991 Year
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  • Premium Access Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is DetoxLock free?
DetoxLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lilo free?
Lilo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DetoxLock or Lilo?
Lilo is rated higher. DetoxLock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 511 ratings, while Lilo averages 4.7 from 4.7K ratings.
Do DetoxLock or Lilo have ads?
DetoxLock shows ads; Lilo does not.
Which is updated more often, DetoxLock or Lilo?
DetoxLock ships an update every 4 days, and Lilo every 10 days. Most recently, DetoxLock was updated on November 8, 2026 and Lilo on November 8, 2026.

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