WorkHaven vs LockIn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WorkHaven
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WorkHaven — comfortable places to get things done Whether you’re remote for the day or hunting for a quiet corner with decent Wi‑Fi, WorkHaven helps you find coffee shops and spaces that work for laptop life. Discover around you Search your area for spots tailored to working—then browse details like Wi‑Fi quality, noise level, power outlets, and practical tips. See everything on a map Open the map to explore pins nearby, center on your location, and discover new venues around where you are. Make it yours Rate spots, leave tips for others, and keep everything organized with search and filters. Stay in sync Sign in to iCloud to sync spots across your devices with CloudKit (private to your account). Built for real-world use Location is used to discover nearby places and sort by distance—only when you choose features that need it—and you can manage permissions anytime in Settings. WorkHaven is crafted as a calm, coffee-shop-inspired companion for anyone who wants better-than-random place picks when it’s time to open the laptop.
LockIn
Discover quiet and productive spaces like cafes, libraries, and coworking spots. Get real-time updates on noise levels, crowdedness, and amenities. Track your focus time and find your ideal work or study environment.
- Live map of study spots
- Real-time noise and crowd reports
- WiFi and outlet availability
- Study session tracker
- Trending quiet spots
- User-submitted reports
- Favorite spot saving
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LockIn helps you find the perfect place to focus — whether you're a student, remote worker, freelancer, or anyone who needs to escape distractions. KEY FEATURES: - Live map of nearby study-friendly cafes, libraries, and coworking spots - Real-time noise levels and crowdedness reports from real users - WiFi quality, outlet availability, and bathroom access info - Study session tracker to log your focus time - Trending tab to discover the quietest spots in your area - Submit reports to help fellow students find the best places - Save your favorite spots for quick access LockIn Pro ($4.99/mo or $39.99/yr — 3-day free trial on annual): - Unlimited venue views per day - Advanced filters (quiet hours, study-only spots, and more) - Bathroom codes shared by other students - 7-day noise & crowd trend charts - Time-of-day insights (quietest hours, best WiFi times) - Full study analytics (streaks, total hours, top spots) - Unlimited favorites - Ad-free experience Whether you're cramming for finals, working remotely, or just need a quiet place to think — LockIn finds your spot. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in your App Store account settings. Created by Theo Seitzman Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/lockinterms/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WorkHaven at none against LockIn's 2. LockIn's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. LockIn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WorkHaven asks for nothing beyond the download.
WorkHaven ships an update every 11 days, LockIn every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WorkHaven | LockIn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JGM Creative LLC | Ellen Rapoport |
In-app purchases
WorkHaven
No in-app purchases
LockIn
- LockIn Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- LockIn Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
