Comparison

Locked In vs ScrollMine

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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? • 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. • Built-in Pomodoro timer – Classic 25 / 5 cycles, fully editable, with gentle haptics. • Mood-based focus music – Curated playlists and brown-noise loops stream offline to keep you in flow. • Live screen-time dashboard – Watch minutes-saved climb in real time and celebrate weekly streaks. • Challenges & community – Join the #LockedIn, share wins, and stay accountable. • Parental Control mode – Lock apps and schedule study sessions on a teen’s device and prevent editing of existing profiles in the app. • Privacy first – Usage data never leaves your iPhone. No ads, no trackers. We believe in a privacy first appraoch. • 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 “lock.” Start a timer or dive straight into deep work—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 • Free core features forever. • Pay any third party for NFC accessory for the full tactile experience. • 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/

About

ScrollMine

Effortlessly save and organize short-form video clips into a personal knowledge library. The app automatically generates transcripts, stores source videos, and categorizes content for easy retrieval.

Highlights
  • Save short-form video clips
  • Generate video transcripts
  • Save source video links
  • Organize clips into categories
  • Build a personal knowledge library
Features
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ScrollMine helps you save and organize short‑form video clips in seconds. Paste or share a video link, and ScrollMine generates a transcript, saves the source, and organizes clips into categories so you can build a personal knowledge library from your scrolling. Terms of Use: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/malfieri05/ScrollMineTermsofUse/main/terms.md

Screenshots

Locked In4 screens
ScrollMine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScrollMine at weekly against Locked In's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Locked In sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ScrollMine sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locked In ships an update fortnightly, ScrollMine weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Locked In versus ScrollMine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocked InScrollMine
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size313 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulius BrusseeMichael Alfieri

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
3 purchases

ScrollMine

Subscriptions3
  • Starter$2.991 Month
  • Silver$6.991 Month
  • Gold$12.991 Month

Questions

Is Locked In free?
Locked In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScrollMine free?
ScrollMine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Locked In or ScrollMine have ads?
Neither Locked In nor ScrollMine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Locked In or ScrollMine?
Locked In ships an update fortnightly, and ScrollMine weekly. Most recently, Locked In was updated on October 25, 2026 and ScrollMine on October 31, 2026.

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