# Lock In vs ByWhen

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

Both are free to download. Lock In sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and ByWhen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock In | ByWhen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in-app-lock-focus-timer/id6742712899/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 59 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MARCUS ALEXANDER DOMANN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790957370) | [NiONlite LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891899842) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**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 |


### ByWhen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bywhen-deadline-task-planner/id6778767584)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock In free?

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

### Is ByWhen free?

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

### Do Lock In or ByWhen have ads?

Neither Lock In nor ByWhen shows ads.

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

Lock In ships an update weekly, and ByWhen weekly. Most recently, Lock In was updated on November 4, 2026 and ByWhen on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*