# Grail vs TimeLocked

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grail at none against TimeLocked's 3. Grail also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). TimeLocked's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeLocked sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Grail asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Grail against 5.0 for TimeLocked. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Grail ships an update every 3 months, TimeLocked weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grail | TimeLocked |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grail-clock-widget/id6751243236/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelocked-self-control-lock/id6775219353/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reda Hallal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834192474) | [Vasily Ponomarev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880050875) |

## What reviewers say

### Grail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grail-clock-widget/id6751243236)

Transform your devices into stylish clock displays with detailed horological designs. Customize watch faces with various hands, bezels, and colors to create a unique look for your home screen, nightstand, or car dashboard.

**Highlights:** Detailed horological watch face designs, Customizable hands, bezels, and colors, Home screen and desktop widgets, StandBy mode bedside clock, CarPlay dashboard clock, Growing collection of watch models

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TimeLocked

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelocked-self-control-lock/id6775219353)

This app helps you resist impulsive decisions by locking away sensitive information, like passwords or recovery codes, for a set duration. It ensures you can only access your data after a chosen waiting period, protecting you from your own immediate desires.

**Highlights:** Lock passwords, codes, and card PINs, Set custom waiting periods (hours, days, weeks), Timed by iCloud servers for reliability, Encrypts stored data with AES-256-GCM, Optional master password for added security, Pause tab for immediate temptations, Write messages to your future self

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grail free?

Grail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TimeLocked free?

TimeLocked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Grail or TimeLocked?

Grail and TimeLocked are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Grail or TimeLocked have ads?

Neither Grail nor TimeLocked shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grail or TimeLocked?

Grail ships an update every 3 months, and TimeLocked weekly. Most recently, Grail was updated on November 5, 2026 and TimeLocked on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
