Daybound vs TodoLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Daybound
This app helps you overcome procrastination by locking distracting applications until you complete assigned tasks. It uses AI-powered photo verification to confirm task completion, offering built-in and custom routines for accountability without timers or streaks.
- App locking until task completion
- AI photo verification for task proof
- Built-in routine templates
- Custom routine creation
- Privacy-focused data storage
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If you’ve ever stared at a simple task for way too long even when you know it would only take five minutes, Daybound is for you. When internal motivation isn’t enough, Daybound locks your distracting apps until you finish the tasks you’d normally put off. It’s an app blocker tied directly to task completion. No timers. No streak pressure. No gimmicks. Just simple accountability that actually works. Key Features • Apps stay locked until tasks are done • AI photo verification to unlock • Built-in and custom routines AI-Verified Routines Snap a photo to prove you finished a task. Unlike traditional app blockers, Daybound unlocks when the task is complete–not when a timer runs out. Built-In Template Library Start with common routines like getting out of bed, brushing your teeth, or doing the dishes. They’re simple, practical, and designed to help you build momentum. Custom Routine Templates Create your own routines for anything in your life. If you can take a photo of it, you can turn it into a Daybound task. Privacy First Your photos and routine data stay on your device and in your personal iCloud account. There are no ads, no tracking, and no required account. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TodoLock
This app locks distracting applications until your daily tasks are completed. It uses a psychological approach to enforce productivity by requiring task completion before access to chosen apps is granted. Features include task-based locking, automatic unlocking, and smart scheduling.
- Task-based app locking
- Automatic app unlocking upon task completion
- Smart scheduling for lock activation
- Sync with Apple Reminders
- Temporary bypass options (Pro)
- Usage reports (Pro)
- Home Screen widgets
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The task you keep putting off can become your reason to start. TodoLock locks the distracting apps you choose while today's tasks remain unfinished. Complete your tasks to unlock them. Set a daily start time for all-day tasks, or schedule individual tasks. KEY FEATURES • Task-based app locking with Apple's Screen Time APIs • Daily, weekly and monthly recurring tasks • Temporary unlocks when you need a short break • Screen Time usage reports • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets FREE AND PRO The free plan lets you lock one app and includes three base temporary unlocks per day. Completing tasks can earn additional unlocks. Pro lets you lock multiple apps, set the base daily unlock allowance from 0 to 5, disable temporary unlocks during tasks, and set a cooldown between unlocks. Temporary unlock duration can be set to 5, 10 or 15 minutes. The annual plan includes a 1-month free trial for eligible subscribers. Plans, eligibility, prices and renewal terms are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. You can manage or cancel your subscription in App Store settings. GET STARTED Add one task and choose an app to lock. Screen Time access is required for app locking. You can set permissions and app selection up later. Notifications are optional; they help you return to TodoLock from a blocked app. PRIVACY Your tasks, selected apps and Screen Time activity stay on your device. Analytics and diagnostics may be collected to improve TodoLock, as described in the privacy policy. Privacy Policy: https://lockapp.stryde.studio/todolock/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TodoLock at 5.0 against Daybound's 4.8. Daybound's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Daybound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and TodoLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TodoLock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively.
Daybound ships an update every 4 weeks, TodoLock fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Daybound | TodoLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brandon Halloran | Daisuke Kajiwara |
Customer experience
Daybound
TodoLock
In-app purchases
Daybound
- Monthly$5.991 Month
- Yearly14 Days trial$35.991 Year
TodoLock
- TodoLock Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
- TodoLock Pro (Yearly)1 Month trial$39.991 Year









