Nobel Diet vs DharmaLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Nobel Diet
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The primary goal of the Nobel Diet is to restore the body's health by eliminating the fat, toxins, and heavy metals that have accumulated over the years. The secondary goal of the Nobel diet is to lose weight, rejuvenate the body, and strengthen the immune system.
DharmaLock
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Replace scrolling with mindful presence. Every time you reach for social media, DharmaLock steps in with a moment of awareness. Instead of mindless scrolling, you engage with Buddhist teachings โ reading a sutta from the Pali Canon, reflecting on the Dharma, or sitting in brief meditation. Cultivate right attention with every unlock. WHAT YOU GET: - Lock any app behind Buddhist teachings โ choose Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Reddit, or any app - Multiple unlock methods โ sutta reading, fill-in-the-blank, word selection, and timed meditation - Mood-based teaching selection โ receive passages matched to your present state of mind - Smart scheduling โ set daily practice times or create custom lock periods - Mala bead counter โ track your meditation and chanting practice - Family-friendly โ uses Apple Screen Time to enforce locks reliably FREE + PREMIUM: DharmaLock requires a Premium subscription for app access. Eligible subscriptions start with Apple's 1-week introductory free trial and unlock unlimited app unlocks, unlimited schedules, advanced challenge types, and the full premium Buddhist library. BUDDHIST TEACHINGS: DharmaLock includes an extensive Buddhist text library with over 5,700 entries: - Pali Canon โ suttas from the Digha, Majjhima, Samyutta, and Anguttara Nikayas - Vinaya Pitaka โ monastic discipline and ethical teachings - Dhammapada โ 423 verses of the Buddha's essential teachings - Jataka Tales โ stories of the Buddha's previous lives - Theravada & Mahayana texts โ spanning multiple traditions Content is organized by theme: compassion, equanimity, impermanence, loving-kindness, mindfulness, wisdom, suffering, liberation, and more. TRADITION SUPPORT: DharmaLock supports various Buddhist traditions: - Theravada: Pali Canon suttas, Vipassana meditation focus - Zen: Koans, zazen practice, Shikantaza - Tibetan: Tonglen, refuge prayers, Bodhicitta - Secular Buddhism: Mindfulness-based teachings without religious framing HOW IT WORKS: 1. Choose which apps to lock (social media, games, entertainment โ anything) 2. Set your schedule (morning sits, evening reflection, or all day) 3. When you open a locked app, DharmaLock presents a teaching or meditation 4. Read, reflect, and unlock โ choosing presence over distraction PRIVACY FIRST: DharmaLock processes everything on your device. No reading habits, no meditation data, and no personal information ever leaves your phone. We use Apple's built-in Screen Time framework โ no tracking, no ads, no accounts required. LEGAL: Privacy Policy: https://apps.nereusdata.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Let the Dharma guide your attention. Choose presence over distraction.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nobel Diet at none against DharmaLock's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. DharmaLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Nobel Diet asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nobel Diet ships an update every 2 months, DharmaLock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nobel Diet | DharmaLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months โ better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GOLDMAN YAZILIM EGITIM VE DANISMANLIK TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI | Patrick Deutsch |
In-app purchases
Nobel Diet
No in-app purchases
DharmaLock
- Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
- DharmaLock Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
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