# Lock In Squad vs Blocus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lock In Squad at 100% against Blocus's 17%. Lock In Squad also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). Blocus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (226 vs 10). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock In Squad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blocus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock In Squad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocus has 226 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Lock In Squad's written reviews are positive against 17% of Blocus's.

Lock In Squad ships an update daily, Blocus every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock In Squad | Blocus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in-squad-app-blocker/id6746732331/reviews)** | [4.5 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocus-earn-screen-time/id6758338291/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **226** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eli Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818182523) | [Diyar Dirik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849149412) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock In Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in-squad-app-blocker/id6746732331)

This app helps you limit screen time by blocking selected applications and websites. You can set timers, block apps by category, and even collaborate with friends to stay focused together. Earn in-app currency to customize your blocking experience.

**Highlights:** Block apps by category or specific selection, Set timed schedules for app blocking, Collaborate with friends for group focus sessions, Track focus streaks and daily goals, Customize app blocker appearance, Live Activities and widgets for lock-in status

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lock In Premium (No Ads) | $4.99 | one-time |


### Blocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocus-earn-screen-time/id6758338291)

This app helps you break distraction habits and regain control of your time by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers various enforcement modes, from gentle nudges to strict, irreversible blocks, and allows unlocking distractions only after completing specific tasks or challenges.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps and websites, Set daily limits and smart schedules, Extreme Mode for irreversible blocking, Unlock distractions via challenges or tasks, PIN Code Mode for external accountability, Integrates with system Screen Time

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $17.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $44.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock In Squad free?

Lock In Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blocus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lock In Squad or Blocus?

Lock In Squad is rated higher. Lock In Squad averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Blocus averages 4.5 from 226 ratings.

### Do Lock In Squad or Blocus have ads?

Lock In Squad shows ads; Blocus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lock In Squad or Blocus?

Lock In Squad ships an update daily, and Blocus every 3 days. Most recently, Lock In Squad was updated on November 8, 2026 and Blocus on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*