Comparison

The Lock In vs StreetShare

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

Head to head
About

The Lock In

Enhance deep focus, build lasting habits, and gain insights into your time management. This app combines distraction-free timers, streak tracking, AI coaching, and social accountability features to help you achieve your goals.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free focus timers
  • Habit streak tracking
  • AI-driven productivity coaching
  • Social focus sessions with friends
  • Habit history and success rate analysis
  • User profiles and home base dashboard
Features
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The Lock In is your all‑in‑one productivity companion for deep focus, habits that actually stick, and a clear picture of how you spend your time. Built for iOS 16 and above, The Lock In combines focus sessions, habit tracking, social accountability, and AI‑driven coaching into one sleek, intuitive app. Whether you’re studying, building a startup, or just trying to stay consistent with the basics, The Lock In helps you show up every day, lock in when it matters most, and see real progress instead of vague good intentions. — Key Features — - Focus Sessions that actually get you started Start a focus session in seconds with clean, distraction‑free timers. Choose a preset or set your own duration, tap start, and let The Lock In guide you into flow with clear time remaining and subtle haptics. When the timer ends, you know exactly what you just accomplished. - Habit Tracking for real streaks Turn small daily and weekly actions into long‑term streaks. Mark habits complete with one tap and let The Lock In track how often you follow through, how long your current streak is, and what your best streak has been, so you always know where you stand. - Habit History and success rates See the bigger picture behind your routine. Habit History shows you completed and missed days, streak changes, and success rates over time. Quickly spot patterns like “I always miss Thursdays” or “weekends are my weak spot” and adjust before things slide. - Bob – your data‑aware productivity companion * Bob isn’t guessing. Inside The Lock In, Bob can see all of your focus sessions, all of your habits, and the success rate of each one. Because he understands your real behavior, Bob can talk to you about where you’re consistent, where you stall, and what might help you get moving again. Check in when you feel stuck or overwhelmed, reflect on your week, and revisit past conversations in Bob’s history whenever you need a reminder. - Social Tab & Lock‑In Duo: focus with a friend The Social tab turns focus into something you don’t have to do alone. With Lock‑In Duo, you and a friend can lock in at the same time and see that you’re both in a session together, live. Instead of just sharing screenshots later, you’re actually focusing side‑by‑side in real time—bringing a new kind of social accountability experience to the App Store. - Profiles, usernames, and a clear home base Every user has a unique username, giving your account a simple identity across social features like Duos. Key profile information and high‑level stats live on the Home screen so you can quickly see how you’re doing and jump into your next session without digging through extra tabs. The Lock In is built for people who want serious tools without unnecessary complexity. It’s there when you need help starting, staying focused, or understanding your own patterns and it quietly steps back once you’re in the zone. Download The Lock In today to start locking in deep focus sessions, building habits that last, and working alongside friends in real time—one streak, one session, and one small win at a time. *Some AI features (including AI Insights and Bob’s advanced coaching) require a pro subscription. Terms of Use: https://lock-in-fb1d6.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://lock-in-fb1d6.web.app/privacy Developed by Deniz Gokcay

About

StreetShare

Easily share any file type in person by generating a QR code. Recipients scan it with any device to download files instantly, without needing an account. Ideal for quick, direct file transfers.

Highlights
  • Share any file type (photos, videos, documents)
  • Generate QR codes for instant downloads
  • No app required for recipients
  • File expiration options
  • Batch file sharing
  • In-app subscription for expanded limits
Features
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StreetShare is the fastest way to share files with someone in person. • Pick any file - photo, video, PDF, document, archive • Show them a QR code • They scan and download. Done. How it works: 1. Open StreetShare and tap "Share a File" 2. Select one or more files (or take a photo on the spot) 3. Show the auto-generated QR code on your screen 4. The recipient scans with any phone - no app required on their end Built for moments where AirDrop is a no-go, email is overkill, and a chat app feels weird. Street photographers sharing portraits with subjects. Designers handing off mockups in person. Anyone passing a document to someone they just met. You stay in control: • Revoke any link and the page stops working. Re-enable it later if you change your mind - the file stays in your account. Free for everyone. • Every share link is unguessable and blocked from search engines. • Free files delete themselves 30 days after upload. Nothing lingers by default. Sign in your way: • Sign in with Apple, sign in with Google, or use an email address and password • Sign in with Apple works with Hide My Email - we never need your real address Free tier (everything you need to get started): • 50 MB per file • 1 GB total storage • Batches of up to 10 files under a single QR code • Files automatically expire 30 days after upload • Free account required (so you can manage and delete your own files) StreetShare Plus (in-app subscription): • 200 MB per file • 25 GB total storage • Batches of up to 50 files at once • Password-protect your shares - recipients enter a password before they can see a preview, a filename, or download anything. Tell them the password in person; it is never in the link. • Files do not expire while your subscription is active • $4.99/month or $29.99/year (about 50% off with the annual plan) • 7-day free trial for new subscribers Privacy: Every share link is unguessable and blocked from search engines. You can delete your account and all of your uploaded files at any time from in-app Settings. We don't sell your data, and recipient-side viewing requires no account. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.streetshare.net/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.streetshare.net/legal/privacy StreetShare Plus is an auto-renewing subscription: $4.99/month or $29.99/year. A 7-day free trial is available to new subscribers and converts to a paid subscription unless cancelled before it ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.

Screenshots

The Lock In4 screens
StreetShare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StreetShare at 5.0 against The Lock In's 4.7. The Lock In's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (37 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. The Lock In sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and StreetShare sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StreetShare holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Lock In has 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Lock In ships an update every 2 weeks, StreetShare every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Lock In versus StreetShare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Lock InStreetShare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (37 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGOKHAN GOKCAYNeil David Howard Jr.

Customer experience

The Lock In

All ratings37 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StreetShare

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

The Lock In

Subscriptions3
  • Lock In Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Lock In Pro – 6 Months7 Days trial$19.996 Months
  • Lock In Pro Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
2 purchases

StreetShare

Subscriptions2
  • StreetShare Plus (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • StreetShare Plus (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is The Lock In free?
The Lock In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StreetShare free?
StreetShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Lock In or StreetShare?
StreetShare is rated higher. The Lock In averages 4.7 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while StreetShare averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do The Lock In or StreetShare have ads?
Neither The Lock In nor StreetShare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Lock In or StreetShare?
The Lock In ships an update every 2 weeks, and StreetShare every 6 weeks. Most recently, The Lock In was updated on October 24, 2026 and StreetShare on October 25, 2026.

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