Comparison

Locked vs QuickRecap

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

Head to head
About

Locked

This app uses a physical NFC tag to create friction and help you break phone addiction. Set app limits and lock them until you scan the tag, encouraging focus and reducing distractions.

Highlights
  • NFC-powered physical tag app blocker
  • Deep Focus Mode with no override
  • Customizable app blocking
  • Works with Apple Screen Time API
  • Minimal interface for easy setup
  • No data collection or cloud sync
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Locked is the most effective screen time control app that pairs with a physical NFC tag to help you reduce screen time, stay focused, and stop phone addiction. We all know how it goes: you sit down to work or study, and before you know it, you’re lost in a scroll loop - Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, games, notifications, distractions. Even with screen time apps (like those expensive apps, Opal, cough), it’s easy to override the limit. Your brain knows there’s no real consequence. That’s why Locked is different. Why Locked Works: According to behavioral science, friction changes behavior. Most screen time apps are low-friction - you can override limits with a tap. But with Locked, you set app limits and then lock them with a physical NFC tag. When the tag is out of reach, so are your distractions. You can’t override it unless you scan the tag. This break in the autopilot gives your rational brain a chance to intervene and choose focus. How It Works: Choose which apps to block inside the Locked app Scan your phone to the Locked Tag Your selected apps are now locked. Leave the tag at home, in a drawer, or far away Apps stay blocked until you scan the tag again to unlock them No passwords, no sneaky bypass. Just a real-world app blocker your brain respects. Benefits: Save 1–4 hours per day from less screen time Improve focus and productivity at work or school Stop phone addiction and doomscrolling habits Be more present with friends, family, and yourself Support your mental health by reducing digital overwhelm Create intentional tech boundaries that stick Build better habits with a tool that holds you accountable Reduce stress and anxiety caused by overuse Helps with ADHD and ADD Gain back control, without deleting apps or your whole phone Features: NFC NFC-powered tag that physically locks your phone’s distracting apps Works with Apple Screen Time (no shady VPNs or tracking) Deep Focus Mode: no override without the tag Custom app blocking: choose what’s locked vs what stays usable (e.g., music, maps, messages) Simple, minimal interface designed for quick setup and long-term success No data collection, no cloud sync. Your usage stays private and secure What People Are Saying: “I’ve tried everything - Focus Mode, Opal, Screen Time — but nothing worked until Locked. The physical tag makes all the difference.” “It’s like turning your phone into a brick when you need to focus.” “I didn’t realize how often I opened apps out of habit until I used Locked. Game changer for productivity and mental clarity.” Privacy & Terms: We care about your privacy. Locked does not track your app usage or personal data. All blocking is handled locally using Apple’s Screen Time API. Privacy Policy: https://nowlocked.com/policies/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://nowlocked.com/policies/terms-of-service

About

QuickRecap

Features
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QuickRecap is your podcast companion that makes sure you never miss what matters. Hear something worth saving? QuickRecap transcribes and summarizes it instantly — no app switching, no scrubbing back, no forgetting. FEATURES - Save any podcast moment from any app using the share sheet - AI-powered transcriptions and summaries - Works with Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more - Siri support — save episodes with just your voice - Everything stored on your device, private by default - Optional account for cloud sync across devices QuickRecap works without an account. Sign in when you want to sync across devices. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://quickrecap.site/privacy

Screenshots

Locked4 screens
QuickRecap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Locked at 16.4 against QuickRecap's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locked ships an update every 2 weeks, QuickRecap every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Locked versus QuickRecap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockedQuickRecap
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSocialMate Pty LtdBasam Ismaeel

In-app purchases

None

Locked

No in-app purchases

None

QuickRecap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Locked free?
Locked is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickRecap free?
QuickRecap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Locked or QuickRecap have ads?
Neither Locked nor QuickRecap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Locked or QuickRecap?
Locked ships an update every 2 weeks, and QuickRecap every 10 days. Most recently, Locked was updated on September 28, 2026 and QuickRecap on September 29, 2026.

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