# Small Wins vs MorningLock

The clearest difference is rating: MorningLock at 5.0 against Small Wins's 4.2. Small Wins's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MorningLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Small Wins asks for nothing beyond the download.

MorningLock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.

Small Wins ships an update every 4 days, MorningLock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Small Wins | MorningLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-wins-progress-tracker/id6744619218/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morninglock-app-blocker/id6759895381/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 133 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KAYJO, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790766804) | [Richard Mandanas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881484630) |

## What reviewers say

### Small Wins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-wins-progress-tracker/id6744619218)

This app helps you capture, celebrate, and reflect on daily achievements to build a positive mindset and boost motivation. Log wins with photos and emojis, organize them by custom categories, and visualize your progress over time.

**Highlights:** Log wins with photos and emojis, Organize with custom categories, Visualize progress with timeline and calendar, Set and track personal milestones, Share wins and progress stats, Private and exportable data, Customizable wallpapers and themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MorningLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morninglock-app-blocker/id6759895381)

This app locks your chosen applications each morning until you complete a brief journaling exercise. It encourages a healthier relationship with your phone by replacing the habit of mindless scrolling with intentional reflection.

**Highlights:** Lock selected apps until journaling is complete, Set custom morning journaling windows, Type or use voice to journal, Adjustable word count or time minimums, Journal entries stay on-device, no account needed, Optional journal prompts for guided reflection, Hardcore Mode for uninterrupted focus

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MorningLock Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| MorningLock Pro Annual | $11.99 | per year |
| MorningLock Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Small Wins free?

Small Wins is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MorningLock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Small Wins or MorningLock?

MorningLock is rated higher. Small Wins averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while MorningLock averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Small Wins or MorningLock have ads?

Neither Small Wins nor MorningLock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Small Wins or MorningLock?

Small Wins ships an update every 4 days, and MorningLock weekly. Most recently, Small Wins was updated on October 24, 2026 and MorningLock on October 20, 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.*