# Friend Controls vs LockPact

The clearest difference is ads: Friend Controls at none against LockPact's shown. Friend Controls also leads on ratings volume (647 vs 8) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Friend Controls sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and LockPact sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Friend Controls holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Friend Controls has 647 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Friend Controls's written reviews are positive against 75% of LockPact's.

Friend Controls ships an update every 9 days, LockPact every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Friend Controls | LockPact |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (647 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friend-controls-screen-time/id6651826679/reviews)** | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockpact-screen-time-partner/id6759302382/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **647** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Moazzami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552062516) | [Rotate, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435998437) |

## What reviewers say

### Friend Controls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friend-controls-screen-time/id6651826679)

This app helps you manage your screen time by setting daily limits for app usage. When you reach your limit, friends can approve or deny your requests for additional time, putting accountability in their hands.

**Highlights:** Set time limits for apps, Schedule app block-out times, Request extra screen time from friends, Approve or deny time requests with messages, Monitor screen time reduction

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |


### LockPact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockpact-screen-time-partner/id6759302382)

This app pairs you with a trusted partner for mutual screen time accountability. You both select apps to lock on your own devices, and only your partner can approve unlocking them. It's designed to help users reduce phone usage through shared responsibility.

**Highlights:** Mutual app locking with a partner, Unlock requests require partner approval, Bypass notifications sent to partner, Private screen time data processing, Solo lock timer for practice, Pairing via 6-digit code

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Willpower Waiver – 1 Skip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spark | $2.99 | one-time |
| Willpower Waiver – 3 Skips | $4.99 | one-time |
| Steady | $6.99 | one-time |
| Willpower Waiver Unlimited | $9.99 | one-time |
| Torch | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Friend Controls free?

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

### Is LockPact free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Friend Controls or LockPact?

Friend Controls is rated higher. Friend Controls averages 4.7 out of 5 from 647 ratings, while LockPact averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Friend Controls or LockPact have ads?

LockPact shows ads; Friend Controls does not.

### Which is updated more often, Friend Controls or LockPact?

Friend Controls ships an update every 9 days, and LockPact every 6 weeks. Most recently, Friend Controls was updated on October 27, 2026 and LockPact on October 28, 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.*