Comparison

WillOS vs AppLock

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

Head to head
About

WillOS

This productivity tool helps users organize their time and prioritize tasks. It offers features to stay aware of time, focus on high-value activities, and manage tasks across multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Time awareness
  • Task prioritization
  • Cross-device task management
  • Organized time management
Features
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For J-types, P-types who want to be more J-like, or anyone who wants their time management to be well-organized. This tool can give you a hand and help you get your act together. Β· Stay aware of time at all times Β· Constantly remind yourself to prioritize high-value tasks Β· Want to view your tasks across multiple devices anytime, anywhere

About

AppLock

Features
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This is a smart focus and digital wellbeing app that helps you cut distractions and stay in flow. With flexible time-based rules, you can automatically limit access to distracting apps during work, study or sleep. β—† Focus Control β€’ Manual Mode – Quickly enable or disable focus rules for selected app groups with a single tap. Perfect for on-demand focus sessions. β€’ Time Mode – Schedule focus sessions (e.g., 09:00–12:00 on weekdays) and let the app automatically restrict distracting apps at those times. Rules run in the background even when the app is closed. β€’ Schedule-based Restrictions – Set specific time windows when apps are automatically locked. Ideal for work hours, study sessions, or sleep time. β€’ Daily Usage Limits – Set daily time limits for app groups. Once the limit is reached, apps are automatically restricted for the rest of the day. β—† SafeBox – Private Storage β€’ Encrypted Photo & Video Albums – Safely store your private photos and videos in encrypted albums. Create custom albums and organize your memories with complete privacy protection. β€’ Private Contacts – Keep important contacts secure and separate from your regular address book. Import contacts and manage them privately. β€’ Local Encryption – All SafeBox data is encrypted and stored locally on your device. No data is uploaded to servers. β—† System Control Tools β€’ Block App Deletion – Prevent apps from being deleted from your device. β€’ Block App Installation – Control which apps can be installed on your device. β€’ Block Payments – Require password authentication for all App Store purchases and block in-app purchases. β€’ Block Account Changes – Lock account settings to prevent unauthorized modifications. β€’ Block Date & Time Changes – Prevent tampering with device date and time settings. β€’ Game Center Controls – Block multiplayer gaming and prevent adding Game Center friends. β€’ Content Filtering – Block explicit content and set age rating restrictions for App Store downloads. β€’ Siri Control – Disable Siri access when needed. β—† Intruder Detection β€’ Auto-capture photos when incorrect password is entered, helping you monitor unauthorized access attempts. β—† How it works This app uses Apple's Screen Time / Family Controls framework: β€’ You pick the apps or categories you want to manage with FamilyActivityPicker. β€’ The app applies Screen Time restrictions through the official ManagedSettings APIs. β€’ A Device Activity extension allows time-based rules to run even when the main app is closed. All changes are fully under your control: you can edit, pause or delete any rule at any time. β—† Privacy β€’ No user data is uploaded to servers. β€’ No third-party analytics, ads or tracking SDKs. β€’ All configuration data (groups, schedules, preferences, SafeBox content) is stored locally on your device with encryption. This app is designed purely to help you build better focus habits, reduce time-wasting app usage and improve your digital wellbeing.

Screenshots

WillOS4 screens
AppLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AppLock at Free against WillOS's $3.99. AppLock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). WillOS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

AppLock is free to download; WillOS costs $3.99 up front. WillOS sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. AppLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WillOS ships an update every 2 weeks, AppLock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
WillOS versus AppLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWillOSAppLock
Price$3.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerθ‰Ίζ™― εΌ ε°‘η§‹ ι™ˆ

In-app purchases

5 purchases

WillOS

One-time5
  • Wishing Well (人・ω・。)2 variants$0.99
  • Fuel me (//Ο‰//)2 variants$2.99
  • Feed me (//Ο‰//)$4.99
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  • PRO$6.99
  • Feed me (//Ο‰//)$6.99
None

AppLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WillOS free?
WillOS costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is AppLock free?
AppLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WillOS or AppLock have ads?
Neither WillOS nor AppLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WillOS or AppLock?
WillOS ships an update every 2 weeks, and AppLock fortnightly. Most recently, WillOS was updated on September 7, 2026 and AppLock on September 11, 2026.

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