Comparison

AI Screen Time vs LockBuddy

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

Head to head
About

AI Screen Time

Features
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Take Control of Your Screen Time & Build Better Habits with Focus Mama AI Feeling distracted by your phone? Want to boost productivity, reduce social media use, or help your family develop healthy digital habits? Focus Mama AI is your smart, chat-based coach for screen time management, habit tracking, and digital wellbeing. Not just another app blocker or parental control tool—Focus Mama AI helps you: - Limit app usage (social media, games, entertainment) - Break phone addiction and reduce distractions - Build and track positive habits - Achieve personal and study goals - Stay accountable with AI-powered motivation Key Features - AI Chat Coach: Get encouragement, set goals, and request extra app time through natural conversation. - Smart Screen Time Limits: Set daily limits for specific apps or categories using Apple’s Screen Time API. - Goal & Habit Tracker: Link app limits to real-life goals and habits for extra motivation. - Reward-Based Unlocks: Earn extra app time by completing habits or goals. - Insightful Stats: Visualize your app usage, habit streaks, and progress. - Privacy-First: All data stays private and secure on your device. Perfect For: - Students: Beat procrastination and study smarter. - Professionals: Boost focus and productivity. - Parents: Encourage healthy device use for kids. - Anyone: Seeking digital balance and mindful phone use. Break free from distraction and make time for what matters. Download Focus Mama AI today!

About

LockBuddy

This app helps you enforce your own Screen Time limits by locking distracting applications. It allows you to set daily limits, create strict lock days, and even designate a trusted person as a Guardian for added accountability. It's designed for adults seeking fewer loopholes in managing their digital habits.

Highlights
  • Per-app daily limits
  • Strict lock for no-change days
  • Local Guardian Code for protected edits
  • Break passes for emergencies
  • Shareable unlock request messages
  • Local event log
Features
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LockBuddy helps you protect your own Screen Time rules when willpower is not enough. Choose distracting apps, set daily limits, and let iPhone shield those apps when their time is up. For stronger accountability, add a trusted person as your Guardian and let them hold the local Guardian Code for sensitive changes. LockBuddy is built for adults who want fewer loopholes: - Per-app daily limits - Strict Lock for no-change days - Local Guardian Code for protected edits - Break passes for limited emergencies - Shareable unlock request messages - Shareable local event log - No account required - No backend required LockBuddy uses Apple's Screen Time frameworks. App selections are private system tokens, and your settings stay on your device.

Screenshots

AI Screen Time4 screens
LockBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LockBuddy at 16.0 against AI Screen Time's 18.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
AI Screen Time versus LockBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAI Screen TimeLockBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSenthilnathan PalanisamyKRISHNA PINNAMANENI

In-app purchases

None

AI Screen Time

No in-app purchases

None

LockBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AI Screen Time free?
AI Screen Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LockBuddy free?
LockBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AI Screen Time or LockBuddy have ads?
Neither AI Screen Time nor LockBuddy shows ads.

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