Comparison

Locked In vs TickTock

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

Head to head
About

Locked In

Features
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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

About

TickTock

Features
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TickTock: Focus Timer & Productivity Tracker Master your time with TickTock—the elegant Pomodoro timer designed for deep work and balanced breaks. Whether you’re studying, working, or creating, turn focus into a rhythm and make every minute meaningful. Why Choose TickTock? • Smart Sessions: Customize work/break intervals (25/5, 50/10, or your own pace) • Focus Analytics: Track daily/weekly progress with visual insights • Minimalist Design: Clean interface with calming colors and smooth animations • Focus Mode: Block distractions with auto Do Not Disturb integration • Task Manager: Build focused to-do lists with session tagging • Cloud Sync: Seamlessly sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Gentle Reminders: Customizable alerts with soothing sounds More Than Just a Timer TickTock combines proven Pomodoro technique with mindfulness principles. Complete focus sessions to unlock relaxing soundscapes, motivational quotes, and achievement badges—because productivity should feel rewarding. Perfect For: Students preparing for exams Professionals tackling deadlines Creatives seeking flow states Anyone building better habits Download TickTock now and transform how you work, one focused session at a time.

Screenshots

Locked In3 screens
TickTock3 screens

Verdict

The call

Locked In and TickTock are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Locked In versus TickTock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocked InTickTock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJia-An WangFocus On Timetable Schedule Group

In-app purchases

None

Locked In

No in-app purchases

None

TickTock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Locked In free?
Locked In is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TickTock free?
TickTock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Locked In or TickTock have ads?
Neither Locked In nor TickTock shows ads.

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