Comparison

Mindless vs LockedHQ

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

Head to head
About

Mindless

This app helps you understand and change your phone usage habits by prompting you to state your intention before opening distracting apps. It uses AI journaling and mood tracking to reveal patterns and provide insights into your digital behavior.

Highlights
  • Intention setting before app opens
  • AI-powered journaling and reflection
  • Mood tracking and pattern analysis
  • Accountability coaching with AI
  • Connected intelligence across data points
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You don't have a phone problem. You have a scrolling problem. Mindless helps you understand why you reach for your phone - and actually do something about it. -- THE PAUSE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING -- Every time you open Instagram, TikTok, or any app you want to use less, Mindless asks one question: What's your intention? That single pause breaks the autopilot. Most users report catching themselves mid-scroll for the first time ever. But here's the truth: knowing your screen time is 4 hours won't change your behavior. Understanding the emotion behind it will. -- AI JOURNALING -- Write about your day. The AI doesn't just store your words - it reflects them back with follow-up questions that help you see what you couldn't see alone. Like having a wise friend who remembers everything and helps you connect the dots between your scrolling and what's really going on: stress, boredom, anxiety, avoidance. When you're ready to go deeper, Therapy Mode asks the questions that help you find the words for feelings you couldn't name. -- MOOD CHECK-INS -- Quick emotional check-ins throughout the day reveal connections you'd never spot on your own. Maybe you always scroll after hard conversations. Maybe Sunday nights are when you lose hours. The AI tracks it all. -- YOUR ACCOUNTABILITY COACH -- The AI on your home screen watches your patterns and gently calls them out. Not mean. Not preachy. Like a friend who sees your blind spots and helps you stay aware. When your screen time spikes, it asks why. When you're avoiding something, it notices. When you hit a goal, it celebrates with you. -- CONNECTED INTELLIGENCE -- Everything connects: journal entries, mood data, intentions, and usage patterns. The AI remembers your history and builds a complete picture of your digital habits. The more you share, the smarter it gets. -- HOW IT WORKS -- 1. Set which apps trigger an intention check (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, etc.) 2. When you open them, pause and state your intention 3. Journal when you feel like it - even 60 seconds helps 4. Check in with your mood throughout the day 5. Watch as the AI reveals patterns you never knew existed -- WHY MINDLESS WORKS -- Screen time trackers show you numbers. Mindless shows you yourself. Real habit change doesn't come from blocking apps or setting limits you'll ignore. It comes from awareness. When you understand WHY you reach for your phone - the boredom, the anxiety, the avoidance - you can finally address the real problem. -- WHAT USERS SAY -- "I finally understand why I can't put my phone down." "The AI journaling is like therapy I can actually afford." "First app that helped me see my patterns instead of just blocking me." -- SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION -- A MINDLESS SUBSCRIPTION is required to use and enjoy full access to features and content. If you choose a MINDLESS subscription, payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -- IMPORTANT NOTE -- Mindless is designed for self-reflection and awareness, not as a replacement for professional mental health care. If you’re facing serious mental health concerns, please consult a qualified professional. -- CONTACT -- Have questions or need support? Reach out to us at support@mindless.so. We're here to help! Terms of Use: https://mindless.so/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://mindless.so/privacy-policy Stop counting minutes.  Start understanding yourself. Download Mindless and break the scroll.

About

LockedHQ

This app helps you achieve your goals by creating challenges with real consequences. Automatically track progress using health data and monitor your streaks to build consistency. It's designed to motivate follow-through on habits like fitness or reducing screen time.

Highlights
  • Create custom goal challenges
  • Automatic progress tracking with Apple Health
  • Commit real stakes for accountability
  • Monitor streaks and completion history
  • Simple design for consistency
Features
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LockedHQ helps you commit to your goals with real consequences. Create challenges tied to habits like fitness, routines, or screen time, and lock in real stakes to stay accountable. Track progress automatically with Apple Health, monitor completion, and build consistency over time. Whether you're trying to work out more, reduce screen time, or stay disciplined with daily routines, LockedHQ adds real accountability to follow through. Key Features: • Create custom challenges with defined goals • Track progress automatically with Apple Health • Commit real stakes to stay accountable • Monitor streaks and completion history • Simple, focused design built for consistency LockedHQ is designed to motivate follow-through, not just intention.

Screenshots

Mindless4 screens
LockedHQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LockedHQ at none against Mindless's 5. LockedHQ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Mindless's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mindless sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. LockedHQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mindless ships an update every 3 weeks, LockedHQ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mindless versus LockedHQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindlessLockedHQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMindless LLCJoe Schwartz

Customer experience

Mindless

Written reviews16 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

LockedHQ

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Mindless

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
None

LockedHQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mindless free?
Mindless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockedHQ free?
LockedHQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mindless or LockedHQ have ads?
Mindless shows ads; LockedHQ does not.
Which is updated more often, Mindless or LockedHQ?
Mindless ships an update every 3 weeks, and LockedHQ every 2 days. Most recently, Mindless was updated on October 17, 2026 and LockedHQ on October 24, 2026.

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