Comparison

Screen Time Control vs TodoLock

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Control

This app helps you block distracting applications until you complete your tasks, transforming your phone into a productivity tool. It allows you to track your progress, build better habits, and unlock apps as rewards for finishing your to-do list.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps until tasks are completed
  • Track productivity and streaks
  • Flexible task management
  • Unlock apps as rewards
  • Build better habits
Features
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Make distracting apps wait until your priorities are done. DoUnlock helps you reduce screen time and follow through on tasks by connecting app access to real progress. Choose the apps that pull your attention away, create the tasks or routines you want to finish, and unlock access after you complete them. FOCUS WITH A CLEAR REASON • Block distracting apps during study, work, or personal time • Create tasks and repeatable routines • Schedule focused work in advance • Track focused time and completed activity • Turn app access into a motivating reward USE DOUNLOCK FOR • Studying and exam preparation • Deep work and productive mornings • Exercise, reading, chores, and daily habits • Reducing social media and compulsive scrolling • Building healthier digital routines HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose the apps you want to block 2. Add a task, routine, or focus session 3. Complete your goal to unlock access DoUnlock gives your phone a simple boundary so your attention can stay with what matters. Optional subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b2FQZ_HK2I_6ZBJhiaJw_Vii5aKW9D4dYjGfP9C8efU/edit?usp=sharing

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
TodoLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TodoLock at 5.0 against Screen Time Control's 3.0. TodoLock also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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. Screen Time Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TodoLock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update monthly, TodoLock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Screen Time Control versus TodoLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlTodoLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFenuku KekeliDaisuke Kajiwara

Customer experience

Screen Time Control

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

TodoLock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions3
  • All Access for a week$5.997 Days
  • All Access for a month3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • All Access for a year$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • All Access to Lifetime$99.99
2 purchases

TodoLock

Subscriptions2
  • TodoLock Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • TodoLock Pro (Yearly)1 Month trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TodoLock free?
TodoLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Time Control or TodoLock?
TodoLock is rated higher. Screen Time Control averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TodoLock averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Screen Time Control or TodoLock have ads?
Neither Screen Time Control nor TodoLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or TodoLock?
Screen Time Control ships an update monthly, and TodoLock fortnightly. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on October 25, 2026 and TodoLock on October 24, 2026.

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