Comparison

LockedIn vs Myscroll

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

Head to head
About

LockedIn

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
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Turn your phone addiction into your superpower! This playful, pixel-art habit tracker helps you reduce screen time, stay focused, and build healthy routines you’ll actually stick with. Complete habits to earn coins, then use those coins to unlock your distracting apps. If you don’t complete enough habits… those apps stay blocked. It’s simple, powerful, and surprisingly fun. How it works - Block distracting apps you want to use less - Choose healthy habits from categories like Health, Focus, Home & more - Earn coins by completing your habits throughout the day - Spend coins to unlock screen time using the built-in timer Why it works This app uses a proven behavioral approach: Do something good → earn what you want. It transforms screen time into a reward, not a default. Playful Retro Design Everything is rendered in charming pixel art - icons, animations, characters, even the fonts. Building habits feels like playing a retro game. Features - Daily & one-time habit creation - Habit templates ready to use - Custom habits with rewards - Streak tracking - Built-in break timer - App blocking Make progress in real life and earn the screen time you want. Start building better habits today! Terms of Use: https://www.app-locked.in/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.app-locked.in/privacy

About

Myscroll

Features
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Your time is the most valuable asset you own. Yet every day, endless feeds and distracting algorithms withdraw hours from your life without your permission. The goal isn’t digital isolation. Technology isn’t the enemy, and your phone is an incredible tool. The problem isn’t using apps—it’s mindless consumption without intention. MyScroll changes that by turning your attention into a finite currency. Instead of vague timers or easy-to-ignore reminders, MyScroll introduces a disciplined system for your digital wellbeing. You decide which distracting apps to monitor, fund your card with a strict daily allowance, and spend every minute with purpose. When you open a feed, you do it consciously. And once your funds hit zero, the transaction is declined. Zero funds. Zero scroll. The rest of your day belongs to your real life. HOW IT WORKS: 1. SELECT YOUR DISTRACTOR APPS Keep your essential communication, work, and utility tools open. Choose only the specific apps that pull you into passive scrolling loops. 2. FUND YOUR FOCUS CARD Set your daily scroll budget and deposit those minutes directly into your card. Every minute spent on your designated apps is a direct debit from your available balance. 3. SPEND WITH INTENTION Engage with clear purpose. When you open a feed, you know exactly what it costs. Watch your balance in real time and replace zombie scrolling with conscious decisions. 4. HARD STOP: ZERO FUNDS, ZERO SCROLL Once your balance reaches zero, your card declines further access. No infinite extensions, no accidental binge sessions. Access locks until the next daily reset, protecting your focus for what truly matters. DESIGNED FOR DISCIPLINE, NOT GUILT: • Intentional, Not Isolated: Stay connected where it counts; eliminate only the passive scroll that drains your day. • Tangible Accountability: Put a clear, measurable cost on your screen time so every session becomes a deliberate choice. • Real Behavioral Friction: Overcome the habit loops that standard screen time limits fail to curb. • Purposeful Living: Reclaim hours for deep work, meaningful relationships, fitness, and rest. PRIVACY FIRST: MyScroll leverages Apple’s native Screen Time and FamilyControls APIs to keep all app management strictly on your device. Your browsing habits, app usage, and personal data are never tracked, stored, or sent to external servers. Your focus is strictly your business. Stop giving away your life for free. Fund your card, spend with intention, and reclaim your time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kaput-lemur-65c.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-MyScroll-The-Focus-Bank-3e7ff5c3862380dcbefbe9b1669fcb55?source=copy_link

Screenshots

LockedIn4 screens
Myscroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LockedIn at 18.0 against Myscroll's 26.5. On price, ads, 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. LockedIn sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Myscroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LockedIn versus Myscroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockedInMyscroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (130 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings130 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan SchollRicardo Acevedo

In-app purchases

5 purchases

LockedIn

Subscriptions4
  • LockedIn Premium$6.997 Days
  • Lockedin Premium Discount$24.991 Year
  • LockedIn Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Premium Plan$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$44.99
3 purchases

Myscroll

Subscriptions2
  • MyScroll Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Myscroll Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • MyScroll Lifetime Pass$49.99

Questions

Is LockedIn free?
LockedIn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Myscroll free?
Myscroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LockedIn or Myscroll have ads?
Neither LockedIn nor Myscroll shows ads.

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