Comparison

unhookd vs RingLock

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

Head to head
About

unhookd

This app helps you break phone habit by blocking distracting apps by default. You intentionally choose when to access them through scheduled slots or quick peeks, promoting focus and mindful usage.

Highlights
  • Default-locked apps
  • Scheduled access slots
  • Mindful 'peek' feature
  • Healthy friction prompts
  • Usage insights and score
  • Focus on intentional use
Read full description

Your phone is designed to hook you. Notifications. Autoplay. Infinite scroll. unhookd is the antidote: the first app that blocks your distracting apps by default, 24/7. No willpower. No time limits you'll override. Just apps that stay blocked until you decide otherwise. —————————————————————— DEFAULT-LOCKED APPS The moment you install unhookd, your chosen apps are blocked. Around the clock. SLOTS Schedule recurring windows for when apps become accessible e.g. YouTube on Weekdays from 6-7pm PEEKS Need quick access outside a Slot? Set a duration (max 20m), pick a reason, get in, and get locked out when the time's up. INSIGHTS & SCORE See when, why, and how often you peek. Build real awareness of your digital habits. —————————————————————— All other screen-time apps: Apps available all day → you decide when to block unhookd: Apps blocked by default, 24/7 → you decide when to access That shift changes everything. Use unhookd to: → Stop opening Instagram or TikTok "just to check" → Protect deep work, study time, or creative flow → Be more present with the people who matter → Actually follow the rules you set for yourself "I've been using unhookd for a couple weeks now, and it has been amazing! I only use it for social media, and it has taken my daily average from 3.5 hours down to only 20 minutes a day! Works wonders for me, thank you." - JP Boyd Stop scrolling on autopilot. Block distractions by default. Use your phone with intention. —————————————————————— Terms of Use: https://www.unhookd.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.unhookd.app/privacy-policy

About

RingLock

This app encourages a healthier lifestyle by linking app access to physical activity. Users must close activity rings to unlock their phone's apps, promoting less screen time and more real-world engagement.

Highlights
  • Unlock apps by closing activity rings
  • Reduce screen time
  • Promote healthier habits
  • Subscription for full access
  • Manage auto-renewal
Features
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Get fitter, stronger, healthier and happier with FitScreen Close your rings to unlock apps for screen time Scroll less, Live more SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION A FItScreen Subscription is required to unlock full access to features and content. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation. The subscription auto-renews unless turned off in your iTunes settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your iTunes Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.readyset-joy.com/rsjappsprivacypolicy Contact: hello@readyset-joy.com

Screenshots

unhookd4 screens
RingLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: unhookd at free with in-app purchases against RingLock's subscription. unhookd also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 1). RingLock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. unhookd sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RingLock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RingLock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: unhookd has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

unhookd ships an update every 3 weeks, RingLock weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
unhookd versus RingLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterunhookdRingLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperunhookdReady Set Joy

Customer experience

unhookd

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RingLock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

unhookd

Subscriptions7
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • unhookd Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • unhookd Pro$49.99
  • unhookd Pro$129.99
  • unhookd Pro$149.99
6 purchases

RingLock

Subscriptions5
  • Unlimited Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
  • FitScreen Annual$19.951 Year
  • FitScreen Annual$27.991 Year
Show 2 more
  • FitScreen Annual$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited (1 Year)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • FitScreen Lifetime$100.00

Questions

Is unhookd free?
unhookd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RingLock free?
RingLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, unhookd or RingLock?
RingLock is rated higher. unhookd averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while RingLock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do unhookd or RingLock have ads?
unhookd shows ads; RingLock does not.
Which is updated more often, unhookd or RingLock?
unhookd ships an update every 3 weeks, and RingLock weekly. Most recently, unhookd was updated on September 22, 2026 and RingLock on September 28, 2026.

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