Comparison

Samir vs Welockin

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

Head to head
About

Samir

This app helps you regain control over your scrolling habits by providing real-time awareness of your screen time. Receive customizable, gentle reminders to stay mindful and break free from endless scrolling, allowing you to use your time more intentionally.

Highlights
  • Real-time scrolling notifications
  • Customizable app tracking
  • Adjustable reminder frequency
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
  • Lightweight and battery-friendly
Features
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Ever found yourself doomscrolling for 1 hour long? You’re not alone losing track of time while scrolling. Samir helps you break free from endless scrolling by making you aware of your screen time in real-time. With gentle, customizable reminders, you’ll stay in control - not your feed. STAY MINDFUL AS YOU SCROLL Social media apps are designed to keep you scrolling endlessly. Samir interrupts the cycle by sending you push notifications while you scroll, reminding you how much time has passed. It’s like a reality check, right when you need it. KEY FEATURES 1. Real-Time Awareness: Get notifications reminding you how long you've been scrolling. No more losing hours to the void. 2. Customizable Alerts: Choose which apps to track and how often you want to be reminded. Stay flexible and in control. 3. Simple & Automatic: No need to check another app. Just set up your preferences, and Samir does the rest. 4. Privacy-First Design: No tracking, no data collection. Your screen time is your business. 5. Lightweight & Battery-Friendly: Works seamlessly in the background without draining your battery. HOW IT WORKS? 1. Select the apps from which you want to track scrolling 2. Set your reminder frequency, every minute by default 3. That’s it! Start scrolling with awareness. We'll send you real-time notifications reminding you how long you've been scrolling. WHY USE SAMIR? We all want to spend our time wisely, but social media makes it easy to lose track. Samir keeps you mindful, helping you scroll with intention instead of habit. Whether you're looking to be more productive, reduce screen time, or just be more present in your life, this app is your secret weapon. Download Samir today and take back control of your time. Terms of Use (EULA): - https://delmaass.com/projects/howlong/terms - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Some features may require additional purchases.

About

Welockin

Features
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Built by students for students, WeLockIn helps you protect study time on iPhone. Focus alone when you need quiet deep work, or start a shared session with friends when a common timer and accountability help you stay on track. SOLO FOCUS Need a quiet session? Start Solo Focus, choose what you want to block and set your own timer. Study independently, with the same commitment options and without involving anyone else. FOCUS WITH FRIENDS Focus with Friends lets your study group start and stay focused together. One person creates a session, chooses a duration and shares an invitation code. Every participant joins from their own iPhone and chooses the apps they want to block. Those choices stay private. When everyone is ready, the organiser starts the session and the same countdown begins for every member. β€’ Flexible: participants can leave before time is up. β€’ Hard Lock: one shared commitmentβ€”no one can end the session early. β€’ Optional encouragement: friends can receive a simple alert when someone tries to open a blocked app, without seeing their app list, Screen Time data or complete activity. No rankings. No competition. No extra chat. Just a shared timer, a common commitment and the support of friends. MADE FOR STUDENT LIFE β€’ Deep-work sessions for lectures, essays, problem sets and coding β€’ Exam mode for revision weeks β€’ Recurring schedules that match your timetable β€’ Pomodoro sessions and planned breaks β€’ Focus sounds for the library, cafΓ© or home β€’ Progress, streaks and completed-session statistics HOW WELOCKIN WORKS 1. Choose what to block. Build personal lists for social media, games, video platforms and distracting websites. 2. Set your session. Start a quick sprint, plan an afternoon at the library or schedule a recurring block. 3. Choose your commitment. Use Soft Lock when you need flexibility, or Hard Lock when you do not want an easy way out. 4. Lock in. WeLockIn keeps selected distractions out of reach until your session ends. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Each person controls their own blocked-app choices. Focus with Friends does not reveal one member's blocklist to the group. Your focus activity and personal settings remain under your control. STUDENT-FRIENDLY PLANS Monthly: 3-day free trial, then a monthly subscription. Yearly: 7-day free trial, then a yearly subscription. Lifetime: one-time purchase, no recurring payments. Free trials are available to eligible users. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial or current billing period. You can manage or cancel at any time in your Apple Account settings.

Screenshots

Samir3 screens
Welockin4 screens

Verdict

The call

Samir and Welockin are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Samir sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Welockin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Samir versus Welockin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamirWelockin
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews63.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size70 MB66 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLouis DelmasHedi Fourati

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Samir

Subscriptions2
  • Samir Pro$8.991 Month
  • Samir Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Welockin

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Access7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$79.99

Questions

Is Samir free?
Samir is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Welockin free?
Welockin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Samir or Welockin have ads?
Neither Samir nor Welockin shows ads.

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