Locked In vs TaskManage Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Locked In
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Locked In is the first focus app that pairs award-winning software with NFC technology to help you reclaim your time, crush tasks, and quiet digital noise. WHY LOCKED IN? β’ Instant pause before distraction β Quick tap of any NFC chip or a quick plug into a charging port to create a pause between when you want to access distracting apps. β’ Built-in Pomodoro timer β Classic 25 / 5 cycles, fully editable, with gentle haptics. β’ Mood-based focus music β Curated playlists and brown-noise loops stream offline to keep you in flow. β’ Live screen-time dashboard β Watch minutes-saved climb in real time and celebrate weekly streaks. β’ Challenges & community β Join the #LockedIn, share wins, and stay accountable. β’ Parental Control mode β Lock apps and schedule study sessions on a teenβs device and prevent editing of existing profiles in the app. β’ Privacy first β Usage data never leaves your iPhone. No ads, no trackers. We believe in a privacy first appraoch. β’ Universal β Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Macs (requires iOS 17.6 or later). VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and Color-Blind palettes supported. HOW IT WORKS Download the app (free). Scan any NFC chip (optional) or plug your phone into any charger Select the apps you want behind the βlock.β Start a timer or dive straight into deep workβLocked In handles the rest. *NFC Chips sold separately (under β¬0.50 per unit). The app can be used without hardware; tapping the on-screen lock, using a charging cable, or QR codes provides similar friction. PRICING β’ Free core features forever. β’ Pay any third party for NFC accessory for the full tactile experience. β’ Subscriptions to unlock extra features like color customization, more music options, and more Stop letting your phone dictate your day. Turn your phone into a tool again. Join thousands who already took back control and get Locked In today. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TaskManage Pro
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Stay focused. Get more done. TaskTracker Pro is your all-in-one productivity app to organize, prioritize, and track your tasks with precision. Key Features: - Smart Task Manager: Plan daily, weekly, or custom tasks with flexible scheduling. - Live Countdown Timer: Stay on track with a clean, distraction-free timer for every task. - Progress Analytics: View stats by day, week, or month. Understand how you spend your time. - Calendar & Weekly Overview: See your tasks and goals clearly laid out. - Reminders & Notifications: Never miss a deadline. - Focus Mode: Eliminate distractions and maximize deep work. - Multi-language Support: Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, and more. Designed for students, professionals, and anyone who values time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Locked In at none against TaskManage Pro's shown. TaskManage Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Locked In sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TaskManage Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Locked In ships an update fortnightly, TaskManage Pro every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Locked In | TaskManage Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 313 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Julius Brussee | Anh Dao Kieu |
In-app purchases
Locked In
- Locked In Plus Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Locked In Plus Yearly1 Month trial$24.991 Year
TaskManage Pro
- Remove Ads$0.991 Month
- Remove Ads$7.991 Year
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