Comparison

Screen Time Limit vs LOCKR

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Limit

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by setting clear boundaries. It combines app blocking, customizable schedules, and simple insights to minimize distractions during work, study, or relaxation. Take back your time and reduce impulse checking with this minimalist screen time companion.

Highlights
  • App blocking by category or individual app
  • Customizable focus sprints and longer blocks
  • Daily and weekly scheduling for routines
  • Insightful dashboard for usage patterns
  • Minimalist and simple user interface
  • Scheduled downtime for calmer evenings
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Most of us pick up our phones hundreds of times a day. Research shows, the average internet user spends about 3h 46m per day online on mobile devices and 2h 52m on computers. That time adds up fast. Disconnect helps you take back control by turning “I should stop scrolling” into clear boundaries that actually stick. TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR TIME Disconnect is a minimalist screen time companion for iPhone. It combines app blocking, schedules, and simple insights so you can work, study, and relax without constant distractions. QUIT ENDLESS DOOMSCROLLING When you feel yourself slipping into “just one more minute,” start a block and get back on track. • Pick distracting apps (or entire categories) • Choose a duration (from a short focus sprint to a longer reset) • See your remaining time at a glance while a block is active • Disconnect steps in so you don’t have to rely on willpower BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Create friction where it matters, right at the moment you’re about to open a distraction. • Block social media, video, games, or any apps you choose • Get a clear blocked screen instead of an endless feed • Protect focus during work sessions, classes, reading, or workouts • Reduce impulse checking and “auto-pilot” tapping CREATE YOUR OWN SCHEDULES Make focus automatic with schedules that run in the background. • Build daily or weekly routines (Work Time, Deep Sleep, Gym Time, etc.) • Keep evenings calmer by scheduling downtime • Sleep better by removing late-night scrolling triggers • See what’s active now and what’s coming up next • Take a break when you need it, then jump back in INSIGHTS THAT MAKE YOU AWARE (WITHOUT THE GUILT) Awareness is the first step to change. Disconnect gives you a clean dashboard so you can understand your patterns and improve over time. • Your screen time today at a glance • Hour-by-hour activity to spot peak scrolling moments • A simple list of your most-used apps • Track progress over time as your routines get stronger MADE FOR REAL LIFE Disconnect is useful for: • Work & study: protect deep focus and finish tasks faster • Sleep: stop “one more scroll” at night • Digital detox: reset your relationship with your phone for a day or a weekend • Training & hobbies: stay present and consistent • Family & friends: create distraction-free time • Anyone who wants fewer interruptions and more intentional time GET STARTED IN UNDER A MINUTE 1) Choose the apps (or categories) you want to block 2) Start a one-time block or set up a schedule 3) Check Insights to see what changed SIMPLE BY DESIGN No clutter. No complicated setup. Just the tools you need to block distractions, build routines, and reclaim your time. POPULAR WAYS TO USE DISCONNECT • Morning focus: block distractions for the first hour of your day • Work time: keep social apps out of reach during deep work • Study sessions: block distractions while you revise, write, or take notes • Deep sleep: schedule a nightly block so your phone doesn’t pull you in at bedtime • Quick reset: start a short block when you catch yourself mindlessly scrolling • Weekend detox: create a longer schedule for a calmer weekend WHAT YOU’LL NOTICE • Less “checking” without thinking • More uninterrupted time for the things you actually care about • A clearer picture of where your time goes, so you can change it DISCONNECT IS FOR YOU IF… • You want stronger boundaries than “I’ll just stop later” • You keep opening the same apps out of habit • You want your phone to support your goals—not steal your attention IMPORTANT Disconnect's features require a Disconnect Pro subscription (free trial available). Disconnect uses Apple’s Screen Time framework to block apps and apply restrictions. You will be asked to grant the required permissions. Blocking behavior and availability can vary by app and system conditions. Install Disconnect and take back control of your time, starting today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LOCKR

This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting applications. It uses a personalized AI coach that evaluates your reasons for accessing blocked apps and grants time-limited access based on your set strictness. Track your progress and reclaim your focus with insightful analytics.

Highlights
  • AI focus coach
  • Instant app and website blocking
  • Personalized blocking configuration
  • Screen time usage analytics
  • Daily check-ins
  • Goal setting and tracking
  • Focus and pause mode
Features
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Stop doomscrolling today and reclaim your time! LOCKR is a screen time control app blocker that uses a personalized AI focus coach. You select the apps you want to block and whenever you open one of those apps, LOCKR intercepts it. To get access to an app, you have to provide a reason for the access. The coach will evaluate your reason and, based on the strictness that you set, it will decide on an appropriate amount of time for your access. When the timer ends, it will lock you out of the app again. It works with your screen time data to adapt your coach's strictness, track your progress, and show you exactly how much time you've reclaimed relative to your goal. Here are all of the features you get: - Instant app and website blocking - A personalized focus coach you can configure - Insights into your screen time usage through analytics - Daily check-ins that tell your coach how you're doing - A way to set and track your screen time goals - A focus and pause mode for adaptive blocking PRIVATE & SAFE * All features above require a subscription Terms of Service: https://trylockr.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://trylockr.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Screen Time Limit4 screens
LOCKR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Screen Time Limit at freemium against LOCKR's subscription. Screen Time Limit also leads on ads (none vs shown). LOCKR's advantage is ratings volume (327 vs 10). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Time Limit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and LOCKR sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Screen Time Limit against 4.6 for LOCKR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LOCKR has 327 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Limit ships an update every 8 days, LOCKR every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screen Time Limit versus LOCKR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time LimitLOCKR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings)4.6 (327 ratings)
Positive reviews—18.8% of reviews
Number of ratings10327 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThom KamphuisEthan Harbinger

Customer experience

Screen Time Limit

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

LOCKR

All ratings327 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative78.1%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Screen Time Limit

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Yearly$59.991 Year
8 purchases

LOCKR

Subscriptions7
  • LOCKR Unlimited (1 Week)$8.997 Days
  • LOCKR Unlimited (1 Month)$14.991 Month
  • LOCKR Unlimited (1 Month)3 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • LOCKR Unlimited (1 Year Discount)$24.991 Year
  • LOCKR Unlimited (1st Year Discount)1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • LOCKR Unlimited (1 Year)$29.991 Year
  • LOCKR Unlimited (1 Year)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • LOCKR Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Screen Time Limit free?
Screen Time Limit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LOCKR free?
LOCKR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Time Limit or LOCKR?
Screen Time Limit and LOCKR are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 327 ratings respectively.
Do Screen Time Limit or LOCKR have ads?
LOCKR shows ads; Screen Time Limit does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Limit or LOCKR?
Screen Time Limit ships an update every 8 days, and LOCKR every 9 days. Most recently, Screen Time Limit was updated on October 5, 2026 and LOCKR on October 16, 2026.

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