Comparison

Locked In vs SmartPomo Timer

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

SmartPomo Timer

Features

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Customizable 25/5/15 min timers Clean, distraction-free UI Smart break reminders Progress stats & streak tracking Works offline, zero ads Perfect for students, developers, writers & remote workers. Build focus, reduce stress, achieve more.

Screenshots

Locked In3 screens

SmartPomo Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Locked In at none against SmartPomo Timer's 1. Locked In also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SmartPomo Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Locked In asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locked In ships an update daily, SmartPomo Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

Locked In versus SmartPomo Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Locked In	SmartPomo Timer
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Daily — better	Every 5 months
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.6	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	4 MB	54 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Jia-An Wang	Ozkan Gungor

In-app purchases

None

Locked In

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SmartPomo Timer

One-time1

Deep Work Timer Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Locked In free?

Locked In is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is SmartPomo Timer free?

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

Do Locked In or SmartPomo Timer have ads?

SmartPomo Timer shows ads; Locked In does not.

Which is updated more often, Locked In or SmartPomo Timer?

Locked In ships an update daily, and SmartPomo Timer every 5 months. Most recently, Locked In was updated on October 7, 2026 and SmartPomo Timer on September 30, 2026.