Comparison

MotivationLock vs Cadence

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

Head to head
About

MotivationLock

Features
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Transform your to-do list into a rewarding adventure! MotivationLock is the revolutionary motivation app that turns everyday tasks into exciting quests with real rewards. Unlike traditional productivity tools, MotivationLock uses a unique point system that connects your goals directly to meaningful rewards YOU choose. How it works: 1) Create personal tasks and assign point values based on difficulty 2) Complete tasks to earn "Triumph Points" in your customizable reward bank 3) Unlock rewards you've pre-selected - from small daily treats to major life experiences 4) Track your progress with stunning visuals that show your growth over time The MotivationLock difference is our psychology-backed point system. By linking specific rewards to your accomplishments, your brain creates powerful connections that boost motivation and make productivity addictive in the best possible way. Whether you're tackling work projects, fitness goals, household chores, or personal development, Elevate transforms mundane tasks into stepping stones toward rewards that truly matter to you. Join others who've discovered that when meaningful rewards await, impossible-seeming tasks become achievable challenges. Privacy Policy - https://enginezero.tech/app-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cadence

Features
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Cadence is a calm, distraction-free way to run routines, procedures, and checklists one step at a time. Start instantly with 200 built-in routine templates for daily life, work, travel, health, sports, home maintenance, family care, events, software releases, and more β€” or build your own from scratch. Tap a routine and move through it in Focus Mode. No clutter, no noise, no ads β€” just the next step. β€’ 200 built-in templates β€” ready-made routines for real-life repeatable tasks β€’ One step at a time β€” a serene focus screen, not a cluttered to-do list β€’ Branch logic β€” if/then steps for procedures that change β€’ Run history & export β€” proof you completed every step, shareable as a PDF β€’ Lock Screen widgets β€” launch a routine instantly β€’ Cloud sync β€” your routines on all your iOS devices β€’ Works fully offline Made for morning routines, gym warmups, weekly reviews, packing lists, home checks, pre-flight checks, software releases, SOPs, and any routine you repeat β€” and can’t afford to get wrong. Terms of Use (EULA): https://iseif.dev/cadence/term_of_service.html Privacy Policy: https://iseif.dev/cadence/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

MotivationLock4 screens
Cadence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Cadence at 3 against MotivationLock's 1. Cadence also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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. MotivationLock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Cadence sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
MotivationLock versus Cadence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotivationLockCadence
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.415.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size34 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEngineZeroSeif Ibrahim

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MotivationLock

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$2.991 Month
3 purchases

Cadence

Subscriptions2
  • Cadence. Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Cadence. Pro (Annual)$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cadence Pro (Lifetime)$39.99

Questions

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

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