Comparison

Locked vs logi

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

logi

Features
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logi focus is an app blocker you switch on and off with a physical NFC key. ■ How it works 1. Pick the apps you want to block (social media, games, video) 2. Tap your logi key on your phone to start a focus session 3. If you open a blocked app during focus, a lock screen stops you 4. Tap the key again to unlock — or it unlocks automatically when time runs out ■ Who it's for - Anyone who keeps reaching for their phone while studying or working - People for whom in-app blockers weren't enough — a physical key adds real friction - Students and professionals who want less screen time ■ Your usage data stays on your device - Screen-time analysis happens entirely on your iPhone. Nothing is sent to a server. - Blocking is powered by Apple's Screen Time (Family Controls) framework. ■ You stay in control - You can end a focus session anytime. This is not an unbreakable lock. - You can revoke Screen Time permission anytime in Settings. You can start without an NFC key — a free mode lets you start focus manually in the app.

Screenshots

Locked4 screens
logi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Locked at none against logi's 5. Locked also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. logi sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Locked asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locked ships an update every 2 weeks, logi weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Locked versus logi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockedlogi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSocialMate Pty Ltdkim dahye

In-app purchases

None

Locked

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

logi

One-time5
  • 1-Month Pass$4.99
  • 3-Month Pass$13.99
  • 6-Month Pass$24.99
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  • 12-Month Pass Renewal$27.99
  • 12-Month Pass$34.99

Questions

Is Locked free?
Locked is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is logi free?
logi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Locked or logi have ads?
Neither Locked nor logi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Locked or logi?
Locked ships an update every 2 weeks, and logi weekly. Most recently, Locked was updated on October 24, 2026 and logi on October 24, 2026.

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