# LockedIn vs Phoneless

The clearest difference is ads: LockedIn at none against Phoneless's shown. LockedIn also leads on ratings volume (131 vs 12). Phoneless's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LockedIn sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Phoneless sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phoneless holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockedIn has 131 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LockedIn ships an update monthly, Phoneless every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockedIn | Phoneless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockedin-earn-screen-time/id6747677872/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoneless-screen-time-control/id6749281040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Scholl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806318105) | [Glow Up](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747715096) |

## What reviewers say

### LockedIn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockedin-earn-screen-time/id6747677872)

Transform phone addiction into a superpower with this pixel-art habit tracker. Earn coins by completing healthy routines to unlock distracting apps, making screen time a reward. Build lasting habits through a fun, game-like experience.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Create daily and one-time habits, Habit templates and custom habits, Streak tracking, Built-in break timer, Pixel art design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LockedIn Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Lockedin Premium Discount | $24.99 | per year |
| LockedIn Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $44.99 | one-time |


### Phoneless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoneless-screen-time-control/id6749281040)

This app encourages you to walk more by converting your daily steps into minutes you can spend in distracting apps. Set a step goal and choose which apps to limit. Once your minutes are used up, you'll need to move to earn more time.

**Highlights:** Convert steps to app time, Limit distracting apps, Set daily step goals, Earn minutes by walking, Subscription for full access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| One Time Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual access | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LockedIn free?

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

### Is Phoneless free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LockedIn or Phoneless?

Phoneless is rated higher. LockedIn averages 4.6 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Phoneless averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do LockedIn or Phoneless have ads?

Phoneless shows ads; LockedIn does not.

### Which is updated more often, LockedIn or Phoneless?

LockedIn ships an update monthly, and Phoneless every 4 weeks. Most recently, LockedIn was updated on October 28, 2026 and Phoneless on October 24, 2026.

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