Comparison

Locked In vs ScrollShield

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

Head to head
About

Locked In

Features
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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 – 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 – Classic 25 / 5 cycles, fully editable, with gentle haptics. β€’ Mood-based focus music – Curated playlists and brown-noise loops stream offline to keep you in flow. β€’ Live screen-time dashboard – Watch minutes-saved climb in real time and celebrate weekly streaks. β€’ Challenges & community – Join the #LockedIn, share wins, and stay accountable. β€’ Parental Control mode – Lock apps and schedule study sessions on a teen’s device and prevent editing of existing profiles in the app. β€’ Privacy first – Usage data never leaves your iPhone. No ads, no trackers. We believe in a privacy first appraoch. β€’ Universal – 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 β€œlock.” Start a timer or dive straight into deep workβ€”Locked In handles the rest. *NFC Chips sold separately (under €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/

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ScrollShield

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Walk first. Then scroll. ScrollShield helps you put a healthy pause between you and the apps you open on autopilot. Choose the apps that pull you in, walk with Pip, and turn your steps into time you decide when to use. Every 100 steps recorded through Motion & Fitness adds one minute to today's balance. HOW IT WORKS 1. CHOOSE YOUR APPS Use Apple's private app picker to select the apps you want to make more intentional. 2. WALK WITH PIP See today's steps and your progress toward the next earned minute while Pip walks with you. 3. CHOOSE YOUR TIME When you are ready, choose a short session. Unused minutes stay in today's balance. 4. SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE Review weekly and monthly steps alongside earned, used, and available time. DESIGNED TO FEEL CLEAR β€’ A simple exchange: 100 steps = 1 minute β€’ Earned, used, and available time in one calm view β€’ Weekly and monthly activity history β€’ Automatic light and dark appearance β€’ A friendly walking companion instead of streak pressure β€’ No account required β€’ No location tracking PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your app selection and activity stay on your device. ScrollShield does not read your browsing history or the content inside your apps. Apple's Screen Time framework keeps your app selection private. Walk a little. Make the next scroll a choice. Privacy Policy: https://scrollshield.seabdulbasit.workers.dev/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Locked In4 screens
ScrollShield4 screens

Verdict

The call

Locked In and ScrollShield are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Locked In sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ScrollShield sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locked In ships an update fortnightly, ScrollShield every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Locked In versus ScrollShield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocked InScrollShield
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size313 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulius BrusseeAmin Ur Rahman

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Locked In

Subscriptions2
  • Locked In Plus Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Locked In Plus Yearly1 Month trial$24.991 Year
4 purchases

ScrollShield

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.497 Days
  • ScrollShield Weekly$8.997 Days
  • ScrollShield Yearly$35.991 Year
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  • Yearly7 Days trial$35.991 Year

Questions

Is Locked In free?
Locked In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScrollShield free?
ScrollShield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Locked In or ScrollShield have ads?
Neither Locked In nor ScrollShield shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Locked In or ScrollShield?
Locked In ships an update fortnightly, and ScrollShield every 10 days. Most recently, Locked In was updated on October 25, 2026 and ScrollShield on November 5, 2026.

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