Comparison

Studyhour vs Lock In

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

Head to head
About

Studyhour

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Do you struggle with procrastination, especially on academic projects? Studyhour is here to help. Studyhour transforms your projects into engaging games, making it easy and fun to track your progress. Stay motivated with day streaks and reward points, encouraging you to work on your projects every day. Why you’ll love Studyhour: Gamify your projects: Turn your tasks into fun games and stay motivated with day streaks, reward points, badges and more. Relax sessions: Keep stress at bay with relaxing sessions that help you focus on what really matters. Proven tools: Utilize Pomodoro timers, day streaks, and reward points to boost your productivity. Minimalistic design: Enjoy a clean, iOS-native interface that keeps you focused on your goals.

About

Lock In

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
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Reduce your screen time with the help of your friends. Lock in empowers you to break phone addiction by disabling selected apps during focused sessions. Core Features (Subscription Required): • Select apps to be disabled for a set duration or create weekly schedules. • Take breaks: 3x 1-minute and 2x 15-minute breaks available daily. • End sessions early only by: • Requesting a subscribed friend to unlock you. • Using an emergency unlock (1 free; more can be purchased (consumable)). • App uninstall protection during lock sessions. • Set daily app usage limits (e.g. 1h of Instagram, Snapchat). • To extend a limit, record yourself reading a preset message aloud and post it on the Wall of Shame. Auto-Renewable Subscriptions: All subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime via your App Store account settings. Available Plans: • Member Friends (Annual): Full access to all features. Also includes 1 free coupon to gift a “Member Solo (Annual)” subscription to a friend. Duration: 1 Year – Renews annually. • Member Solo (Annual): Full access to all features. Duration: 1 Year – Renews annually. • Member (Monthly): Full access to all features. Duration: 1 Month – Renews monthly. Prices vary by region and will be shown before purchase. Additional Purchases: • Additional emergency unlocks can be purchased in-app. Privacy Policy: https://getlockinapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://getlockinapp.com/terms-of-service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Studyhour4 screens
Lock In4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Studyhour at none against Lock In's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lock In sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Studyhour asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Studyhour versus Lock In: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudyhourLock In
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel MartinGeorg Ye

In-app purchases

None

Studyhour

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Lock In

Subscriptions3
  • Solo Membership (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Solo Membership (Annually)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Friends Membership (Annually)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Emergency Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Studyhour free?
Studyhour is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lock In free?
Lock In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Studyhour or Lock In have ads?
Neither Studyhour nor Lock In shows ads.

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