Comparison

Unplugged vs Unlock

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

Head to head
About

Unplugged

This app helps you reduce screen time, improve focus, and build healthier phone habits. It offers features like app blocking, strict modes, and mindful reminders to help you stay present and productive.

Highlights
  • App Blocker & Screen Time Control
  • Strict Mode for deep focus
  • Mindful Block Screens with quotes
  • Focus Timer / Pomodoro
  • App Usage Limits
  • Scheduled App Blocking
  • Screen Time Tracker
Features
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Unplugged helps you to • Reduce screen time up to 2+ hours daily • Focus deeper ending mindless scrolling • Fix Brainrot. Reduce stress and feel more present • Sleep better and improve your daily rhythm • Build mindful phone habits that actually stick • Save money preventing impulsive buying and overexposure to social media ads • Maintain digital well-being and stay in control with Social Limit and Take Break reminders Offering features: ▶ App Blocker & Screen Time Control → Lock in your goals by restricting or blocking apps and websites. Set personalised rules to stop distractions like social media, games, or dating apps. ▶ Strict Mode → Prevent yourself from unblocking apps when you need deep focus. ▶ Interruption Mode → Do breathe exercise or touch some grass going out before using app. ▶ Mindful Block Screens → See inspiring quotes every time you try to open an app you shouldn’t. ▶ Blocklist & Allowlist → Choose which apps or sites to block or allow during your focus sessions. ▶ Focus Timer / Pomodoro → Work or study in focus sessions with built-in breaks. Quick block for any duration. ▶ App Usage Limit → Automatically block apps after your chosen limit (e.g., block Instagram after 10 minutes). ▶ Schedule Block → Block apps at specific times (e.g., weekdays from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). ▶ App Lock → Limit how many times you can open an app daily (e.g., TikTok only twice a day). ▶ Focus Reminders → Get timely nudges when you start doomscrolling or hit your limit. ▶ Screen Time Tracker → Track and control your usage via Apple’s private & secure Screen Time API. Why users love Unplugged: Whether you want to study smarter, stop endless scrolling, or just feel calmer, Unplugged helps you balance focus and freedom — your digital lifetime lock-in for mindfulness and productivity. Be well. Stop it before it steals your time. Let’s start today. Focus deeper : Live better. Privacy Policy: https://arifurrahmancs.github.io/ZenScreen_PublicUrls/Unplugged_PrivacyPolicy.html Terms & Conditions: https://arifurrahmancs.github.io/ZenScreen_PublicUrls/Unplugged_tc.html

About

Unlock

This app helps you reduce screen time by requiring a custom phrase spoken into the front camera each time you open an app. It connects to your device's screen time data to enforce usage limits. Unlock Core offers full access to all features.

Highlights
  • Voice authentication for app access
  • Screen Time data integration
  • Customizable phrases
  • Subscription for full features
  • App locking functionality
Features
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Most people spend over 10 years of their life on their phone. What would you do with an extra 10 years? Find out with Unlock: 1) Download Unlock 2) Connect your Screen Time data 3) Set your custom phrase 4) Each time you open an app, look into the front camera and say your phrase. Questions? Email -> carter@carter.red Consider Unlock Core and enjoy full access to all features and content. If you choose an Unlock Core subscription, payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. From iTunes Account settings you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your trial ends, the remaining free trial period will be forfeited when your purchase is confirmed. App locking requires an active subscription. ----- Terms of service: https://unlock.carter.red/terms Privacy policy: https://unlock.carter.red/privacy Made by -> x.com/__carter

Screenshots

Unplugged4 screens
Unlock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Unplugged at 100% against Unlock's 50%. Unplugged also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Unplugged sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Unlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Unplugged holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Unplugged's written reviews are positive against 50% of Unlock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unplugged ships an update every 3 weeks, Unlock every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Unplugged versus Unlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnpluggedUnlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMd. Arifur RahmanCarter Annandale

Customer experience

Unplugged

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Unlock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Unplugged

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life Time$59.99
3 purchases

Unlock

Subscriptions3
  • Unlock$13.991 Month
  • Unlock$19.991 Year
  • Unlock$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Unplugged free?
Unplugged is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unlock free?
Unlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Unplugged or Unlock?
Unplugged is rated higher. Unplugged averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Unlock averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Unplugged or Unlock have ads?
Neither Unplugged nor Unlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unplugged or Unlock?
Unplugged ships an update every 3 weeks, and Unlock every 10 days. Most recently, Unplugged was updated on October 20, 2026 and Unlock on October 23, 2026.

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