Unlock vs Nothing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Unlock
This app helps you reduce screen time by requiring a custom phrase spoken into the front camera each time you open an app. It connects to your device's screen time data to enforce usage limits. Unlock Core offers full access to all features.
- Voice authentication for app access
- Screen Time data integration
- Customizable phrases
- Subscription for full features
- App locking functionality
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Most people spend over 10 years of their life on their phone. What would you do with an extra 10 years? Find out with Unlock: 1) Download Unlock 2) Connect your Screen Time data 3) Set your custom phrase 4) Each time you open an app, look into the front camera and say your phrase. Questions? Email -> carter@carter.red Consider Unlock Core and enjoy full access to all features and content. If you choose an Unlock Core subscription, payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. From iTunes Account settings you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your trial ends, the remaining free trial period will be forfeited when your purchase is confirmed. App locking requires an active subscription. ----- Terms of service: https://unlock.carter.red/terms Privacy policy: https://unlock.carter.red/privacy Made by -> x.com/__carter
Nothing
This app encourages users to take a break and do nothing. Simply activate the application and engage in inactivity. It's designed to help you disconnect and relax.
- Encourages inactivity
- Promotes relaxation
- Simple activation
- Disconnect and unwind
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Nothing is an app that makes you do Nothing. To use it, activate it and do Nothing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Nothing at 5.0 against Unlock's 1.0. Nothing also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Unlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Nothing asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nothing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
Unlock ships an update every 10 days, Nothing daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Unlock | Nothing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carter Annandale | PAOLO CASARINI |
In-app purchases
Unlock
- Unlock$13.991 Month
- Unlock$19.991 Year
- Unlock$49.991 Year
Nothing
No in-app purchases
