# Lock In vs Lock In

The clearest difference is rating: Lock In at 5.0 against Lock In's 4.0. Lock In also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Lock In's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock In sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Lock In sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock In holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Lock In ships an update every 3 weeks, Lock In every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock In | Lock In |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in-app-lock-focus-timer/id6742712899/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in-stop-procrastinating/id6743096520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 59 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MARCUS ALEXANDER DOMANN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790957370) | [Georg Ye](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801307743) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock In

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in-app-lock-focus-timer/id6742712899)

This app helps you block distracting applications and manage your daily tasks with a built-in Pomodoro timer and planner. It guides you through setting goals, planning your day, and focusing on what matters to improve productivity and reduce screen time.

**Highlights:** App Lock & Blocker, Pomodoro Focus Timer, Smart Daily Planner, Task Vault & To-Do List, Distraction Diagnosis, Digital Detox Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lock-In Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Lock-In Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Lock-In Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lock-In Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lock-In Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lock In - Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lock-In Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lock-In Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Lock In

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in-stop-procrastinating/id6743096520)

This app helps you break phone addiction by disabling selected apps during focused sessions. You can set durations, create schedules, and take scheduled breaks. Friends can help you end sessions early, and emergency unlocks are available.

**Highlights:** Disable selected apps for set durations, Create weekly app usage schedules, Scheduled breaks with daily limits, Friend-assisted session unlocking, Emergency unlock option, App uninstall protection, Set daily app usage limits

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solo Membership (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Solo Membership (Annually) | $19.99 | per year |
| Friends Membership (Annually) | $24.99 | per year |
| Emergency Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock In free?

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

### Is Lock In free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lock In or Lock In?

Lock In is rated higher. Lock In averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Lock In averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lock In or Lock In have ads?

Neither Lock In nor Lock In shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock In or Lock In?

Lock In ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lock In every 3 days. Most recently, Lock In was updated on September 17, 2026 and Lock In on September 9, 2026.

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