# Lock In vs Study & Work Timer

Lock In and Study & Work Timer both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Study & Work Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lock In's. Study & Work Timer also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Lock In's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock In sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Study & Work Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lock In against 5.0 for Study & Work Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Lock In's written reviews are positive against 100% of Study & Work Timer's.

Lock In ships an update every 3 days, Study & Work Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock In | Study & Work Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in-stop-procrastinating/id6743096520/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-and-work-timer-lock-in/id6745751608/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 127 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Georg Ye](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801307743) | [Dipanshu Sehrawat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747965608) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Study & Work Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-and-work-timer-lock-in/id6745751608)

This app helps you focus by blocking distractions and tracking your work sessions. Build streaks and visualize your productivity with detailed stats to optimize your routine and achieve your goals.

**Highlights:** Focus Timer (Pomodoro or Custom), App Blocker, Daily Goal + Streak Tracker, Productivity Stats, Daily Timeline View, Capture thoughts during focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock In free?

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

### Is Study & Work Timer free?

Study & Work Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lock In or Study & Work Timer?

Lock In and Study & Work Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Lock In or Study & Work Timer have ads?

Neither Lock In nor Study & Work Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock In or Study & Work Timer?

Lock In ships an update every 3 days, and Study & Work Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lock In was updated on September 9, 2026 and Study & Work Timer on September 8, 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.*