818 vs LockThem
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
818
This app provides voice-activated reminders that call you to ensure you never miss important tasks. It aims to reduce stress by making reminders impossible to ignore, allowing you to live in the moment.
- Voice call reminders
- AI-powered to-do list
- Weekly subscription plan
- Cancel anytime
- No long-term contracts
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Ever just forgotten to pay rent? Call your mom back? Reply to that one important email? Or turn in an essay just in time? Meet 818 - the reminder app that calls you. Literally. So can stop worrying about what you’re forgetting and start living in the moment again (feature requires 818 Weekly Plan subscription). 818 (through the 818 Weekly Plan subscription) uses real voice calls to make your reminders impossible to ignore - and kinda charming!. No annoying buzzes. No judgment. Just you and your voice-powered to-do list. 818 (through the 818 Weekly Plan) is a week-to-week subscription (subscription required) that begins at sign-up. You can cancel anytime, online, 24 hours a day. No long-term contracts or cancellation fees - just effortless AI-reminders you’ll love.
LockThem
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Take back control of your phone with LockThem. LockThem helps you block distracting apps, protect your focus, and create stronger digital habits. When you know you should not open something, LockThem makes it easier to stick to your decision. Whether you want to stay off social media, stop doomscrolling, focus on work, study without interruptions, or create healthier routines, LockThem gives you a faster and more intentional way to lock the apps that pull your attention away. Why LockThem • Lock distracting apps in seconds • Create focused sessions for work, study, reading, or rest • Use stricter unlock conditions when you need more discipline • Reduce impulsive app opening and mindless scrolling • Build better phone habits with a cleaner, calmer flow Designed for real self control LockThem is built for people using the app on their own device. It is not about soft reminders. It is about making distraction harder to reach when you have something more important to do. Use LockThem to • Block social media during work • Lock entertainment apps before bed • Stay away from shopping apps during no spend periods • Create study sessions without temptation • Protect deep work, meetings, writing time, or family time Core features • App locking with Apple Screen Time integration • Fast lock creation • Flexible lock durations • Multiple lock support • Immediate protection for selected apps • Basic and stricter unlock paths • Clean, focused interface • Privacy friendly on-device behavior where supported by Apple frameworks Who it is for • Students • Professionals • Creators • Founders • Anyone trying to reduce screen time and use their phone more intentionally LockThem is for moments when motivation is not enough and you want your phone to help you keep your promise to yourself. Download LockThem and make distraction harder to reach. Privacy Policy: https://www.sahancava.me/#lockthem-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.sahancava.me/#lockthem-terms-of-use
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Verdict
818 and LockThem are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. 818 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and LockThem sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | 818 | LockThem |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Octo Computer | Sahan Cava |
In-app purchases
818
- Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
- Monthly Plan3 Days trial$14.991 Month
LockThem
- Weekly$2.997 Days
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Yearly$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$99.99









