# Lock In vs GRIT Habit

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GRIT Habit at 15.1 against Lock In's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock In sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GRIT Habit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock In ships an update every 3 days, GRIT Habit every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock In | GRIT Habit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 127 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Georg Ye](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801307743) | [Caleb Orhomre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825925334) |

## 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 |


### GRIT Habit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grit-habit/id6748471606)

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Days | $9.99 | per month |
| 12 Months | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock In free?

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

### Is GRIT Habit free?

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

### Do Lock In or GRIT Habit have ads?

Neither Lock In nor GRIT Habit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock In or GRIT Habit?

Lock In ships an update every 3 days, and GRIT Habit every 4 days. Most recently, Lock In was updated on October 30, 2026 and GRIT Habit on October 30, 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.*
