Locked In vs Aro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Locked In
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Locked In is a simple pomodoro timer that helps you become more focused and productive for your work, for free! Key Features: - Configure work and break times - Sound Notification for work and break times
Aro
This app uses the Pomodoro technique to help you focus on tasks. It offers calming environments and customizable timers to create a ritual for deep work. Track your progress and build streaks without guilt.
- Customizable Pomodoro timers
- Calming focus spaces
- Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration
- Session organization with intentions and tags
- Progress tracking and streaks
- Adaptive Pomodoro
- Ad-free experience with Pro
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Aro turns the Pomodoro method into a calm ritual for beginning what matters. Choose one intention, enter a beautiful focus space, and let Aro carry the rhythm. No clutter, no pressure—just a clear place to start and an honest record of the time you gave. FOCUS THAT FEELS DIFFERENT • Name the one thing that matters now • Work with a classic 25/5 Pomodoro or shape your own rhythm • Preview every space before beginning • Pair atmosphere, sound and timing into a repeatable ritual • Keep the timer visible with Live Activities and Dynamic Island • Organize sessions with intentions and tags • See daily progress, patterns and streaks without guilt BEAUTIFUL SPACES FOR REAL WORK Move between quiet mornings, deep-work studios and late-night atmospheres. Each space is designed to reduce friction and make returning to focus feel familiar. ARO PRO Unlock the complete ritual system: • The full collection of premium focus spaces • Smart rituals that prepare your room on the days and times you choose • Mix two soundscapes with independent volume controls • Adaptive Pomodoro that learns from sessions on your device • A private weekly coach with patterns and recommendations • Unlimited rituals, backgrounds and advanced personalization • A completely ad-free experience Your existing FocusRooms sessions and Pro access remain with you when you update to Aro. Privacy policy: https://aro.manurivas.dev/privacy/ Support: https://aro.manurivas.dev/support/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Locked In at none against Aro's 3. Locked In also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Aro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Locked In asks for nothing beyond the download.
Locked In ships an update daily, Aro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Locked In | Aro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jia-An Wang | Manuel Jose Rivas Farinas |
In-app purchases
Locked In
No in-app purchases
Aro
- Focus Rooms Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Focus Rooms Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Focus Rooms PRO Lifetime$39.99









