Comparison

Lock In vs Genius Thinking

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

Head to head
About

Lock In

This app helps you focus by blocking distracting applications during timed work sessions. Set durations, choose apps to block, and track your productive time and streaks. Ideal for building better digital habits and reducing screen time.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Set custom focus timers
  • Track productive hours
  • Visualize progress and streaks
  • Build better digital habits
Features
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Lock In helps you stay focused and productive by blocking distracting apps during timed work sessions. Set your focus duration, select apps to block, and commit to distraction-free deep work. Track your progress with detailed statistics and visualizations that show your productive hours, longest streaks, and consistency over time. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone looking to build better digital habits and reclaim their time from endless scrolling.

About

Genius Thinking

Features
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Genius Thinking: Decisions Pal is your personal companion for thinking sharply, solving problems, and beating brain rot instantly, powered by ancient mental models combined with modern AI. In a world of endless distractions and information overload, it is easy to feel "brain fog" or get stuck in analysis paralysis. Most apps just offer simple games, but Genius Thinking offers a permanent path to upgrade your mind and decision-making. We turn your phone into a smart decision-making engine. Combining History’s Best Ideas with AI, we have trained our AI chatbot on the same mental frameworks used by history’s greatest thinkers—from Aristotle to Elon Musk. Whether you are facing a tough career choice, a relationship dilemma, or just want to win an argument, your AI companion is ready to guide you. Key Features: - AI Decision Companion: Chat with an advanced AI that uses logic—not just data—to help you solve real-life problems. - Master Mental Models: Learn and apply powerful frameworks like First Principles, Inversion, and Second-Order Thinking. - Beat Brain Rot: Replace mindless scrolling with daily conversations that sharpen your focus and critical thinking. - Smart Logic & Psychology: Understand the why behind your choices and learn to spot cognitive biases. - Instant Clarity: Turn confusion into action with step-by-step guidance for any situation. Who is this for? If you want to think smarter, improve your vocabulary, or just love deep intellectual challenges, this is for you. It is perfect for professionals, students, and anyone tired of "brain rot" content who wants to elevate their mind. It’s time to think like a Genius. Download Genius Thinking: Decisions Pal today and level up your brain with the ultimate skill of the 21st century. The app includes paid features and free functionality, flexible for your situation. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lock In4 screens
Genius Thinking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Genius Thinking at none against Lock In's shown. Lock In's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lock In sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Genius Thinking sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lock In versus Genius Thinking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock InGenius Thinking
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB57 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperEli YoungToan Truong

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lock In

One-time1
  • Lock In Premium (No Ads)$4.99
6 purchases

Genius Thinking

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Annual Plan Subscription3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time4
  • Energy Pack Mini$0.99
  • Energy Package Small$2.99
  • Energy Pack Medium$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Energy Pack Large$9.99

Questions

Is Lock In free?
Lock In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Genius Thinking free?
Genius Thinking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lock In or Genius Thinking have ads?
Lock In shows ads; Genius Thinking does not.

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