AnkiLock vs Horai
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AnkiLock
Build consistent study habits by locking distracting apps until daily learning goals are met. Integrate with existing study decks and visualize progress with widgets. Compete with friends on leaderboards for added motivation.
- Lock distracting apps
- Set daily study goals
- Integrate with existing decks
- Visualize progress with widgets
- Social features and leaderboards
- Customizable barriers
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AnkiLock helps you build a consistent study habit by locking your favorite distracting apps until you finish your daily cards. Whether you're grinding for the MCAT/USMLE or mastering a new language, AnkiLock ensures your active recall happens before your social media fix. How it works: Set Your Goal: Choose how many cards you need to complete to unlock your apps. Pick Your Distractions: Select the specific apps you want to restrict. Sync & Study: AnkiLock integrates directly with your existing decks for a seamless experience. Key Features: Customizable Barriers: You decide the stakes and the limits. Visualize Progress: Stay motivated with heatmap widgets and consistency graphs right on your home screen. Build Your Streak: Keep a daily streak alive and earn badges. Watch & Widgets: Check your progress from your wrist, Home Screen, or Lock Screen. Siri & Shortcuts: Check your progress hands-free. Social & Leaderboards: Add friends, compete on daily leaderboards, and send cheers to motivate each other. Requires the free AnkiLock add-on for Anki on desktop to sync your reviews. Terms of Service: https://ankilock.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://ankilock.com/privacy.html
Horai
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Horai is a simple, privacy-first time tracking app built to help you understand where your time really goes — without accounts, ads, or tracking. Track your work, habits, and daily activities with clean timers and clear insights. Horai is designed to work fully offline, storing all your data securely on your device. For premium users, optional iCloud sync is available to keep your data in sync across your Apple devices — encrypted and under your control. Why Horai? • Start and stop timers instantly • Organize time entries with categories and notes • View your time clearly and stay focused • Local notifications to remind you when time matters • Export your data anytime (CSV, JSON, PDF) • Works offline — no internet required Privacy Policy: https://ecliptalab.com/horai/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AnkiLock at 18.6 against Horai's 26.0. 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
Both are free to download. AnkiLock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Horai sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | AnkiLock | Horai |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Milan Sajeev George | Ajithkumar V |
In-app purchases
AnkiLock
- Kind Tip$2.99
- Amazing Tip$4.99
- Generous Tip$9.99
Horai
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
