# LOCKD vs AutoGhost

The clearest difference is update cadence: AutoGhost at every 11 days against LOCKD's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

LOCKD ships an update every 3 months, AutoGhost every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LOCKD | AutoGhost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [VINBIZ LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803618441) | [Paul Lemon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889283909) |

## What reviewers say

### LOCKD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockd-block-distractions/id6743627565)

This app helps you reduce screen time by temporarily blocking distracting applications. You can select which apps to lock and unlock them when you choose, allowing you to focus on work, study, or simply enjoy offline moments without deleting your applications.

**Highlights:** Select and block distracting apps, Temporarily lock apps without deleting, Reduce screen time effortlessly, Focus on work or study, Enjoy phone-free time, Full privacy, no tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3 Unlock Attempts | $9.99 | one-time |


### AutoGhost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autoghost-block-apps-driving/id6761390306)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AutoGhost | $4.99 | per month |
| AutoGhost | $39.99 | per year |
| AutogGhost Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LOCKD free?

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

### Is AutoGhost free?

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

### Do LOCKD or AutoGhost have ads?

Neither LOCKD nor AutoGhost shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LOCKD or AutoGhost?

LOCKD ships an update every 3 months, and AutoGhost every 11 days. Most recently, LOCKD was updated on October 30, 2026 and AutoGhost on November 5, 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.*
