Comparison

Shared Phone Limits vs Maehe

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

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Shared Phone Limits

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A new kind of screen-time app — quit phone addiction together with friends! Digital detox is hard to stick with alone. With friends, it sticks. Can't put your phone down? Hours disappear into social media. You sat down to study, opened one video — and suddenly it's midnight. Sound familiar? Most of us slip into phone addiction without ever noticing. CoLock was built to break that cycle. ■ What makes CoLock different CoLock is a screen-time control app that blocks distracting apps — but it's not just another app timer. What sets it apart is the friend system and the habit-building loop. Connect with friends and family and restrict your phones together. Friends get notified when you start or finish a session, and you can see who's locked in right now — so even if you've never managed to stick with it alone, you won't be alone this time. Cheer each other on, climb the leaderboards, and watch focus become a habit. Set shared rules like "phones locked during study hours" or "no screens after 10 p.m." Quitting is hard alone — together, it actually lasts. ■ Key features App blocking: Start a timer to block selected apps (or all of them). Sessions from 15 to 300 minutes. Restriction schedules: Pick days and times, and restrictions start and end automatically — even with the app closed. Strict Mode (Pro): No giving up, no pausing until time is up. Tags: Label sessions (work, study, reading…) and track your focus by activity. Live Activity & widgets (Pro): See the time remaining on your Lock Screen and Home Screen. Detailed stats: 7-day and monthly charts, focus by tag, success rate, and streaks. Compare charts with friends. Badges & titles: Earn badges for streaks, total hours, and completed sessions. Friend features: Status notifications, weekly / all-time / nationwide leaderboards, cheer stamps, and friend profiles. Messages (Pro): Attach a short note to your session-start notification. ■ CoLock is for you if… You can't stay off your phone on your own Your phone keeps you from studying or working You want to cut down on social media and video apps You've tried other screen-time apps and dropped them You're ready to start a digital detox If you want your time back, CoLock is your new accountability partner. ■ Habits stick when you quit together Most people abandon screen-time apps for one simple reason: it's lonely. Willpower runs out fast when no one's watching. But when a friend is in it with you, motivation comes naturally. CoLock isn't about "I should quit" — it's about "let's quit together." Your effort reaches your friends, and theirs reaches you. Cheers, leaderboards, and badges keep you going until the habit takes over. ■ Take your time back Turn the hours your phone steals into hours that are yours. Read. Work out. Talk to your family. Escaping phone addiction isn't a solo mission — it's a team effort. ■ About CoLock Pro The core features are free: app blocking, one restriction schedule, stats, friends, leaderboards, and badges. Pro takes it further: Ad-free experience Unlimited friends Choose exactly which apps to exempt Time remaining on your Lock Screen and Home Screen (Live Activity / widgets) Up to 5 restriction schedules with per-day settings Strict Mode (no unlocking until the end) Send cheer stamps to friends Add a message when you start a session ■ Download now Whether you're into digital detox, looking for a screen-time blocker, or simply want to focus better — CoLock is for you. It takes courage to put your phone down. Bring your friends. Let's quit — together. ● Subscriptions Please see the links below for subscription terms. Terms of Use: https://github.com/miya-gen/CoLock/wiki/CoLock%E3%80%80%E5%88%A9%E7%94%A8%E8%A6%8F%E7%B4%84 Privacy Policy: https://github.com/miya-gen/CoLock/wiki/CoLock%E3%80%90%E3%83%97%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%90%E3%82%B7%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9D%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B7%E3%83%BC%E3%80%91

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Maehe

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「今日も、自分のやりたかったことが後回しになっていませんか?」 「Maehe(まえへ)」は、つい「忙しい」を理由に、やりたいことはあるのに「明日でいいか」と後回しにしてしまう。 そんな、前へ進みたいのに進めない自分に危機感を持つあなたのための、AIパーソナル・コーチングアプリです。 ◆ なぜ、一人では続かないのか? 目標を立てても、日々のタスクに追われれば意識は薄れていきます。 誰も見ていない努力は、簡単に後回しにできてしまうからです。 Maeheは、あなたの24時間に寄り添い、孤独な努力を「確かな実績」へと変えていきます。 【Maeheが届ける、3つの伴走サポート】 1. 無意識の「後回し」を可視化 日々の実績をタイムラインに記録し、あなたの24時間を可視化。自分を客観視することで無意識の「後回し」に気付きます。(仕事、育児、家事、趣味、交流など) 「なんとなく過ぎていた時間」を正しく把握することで、言い訳の余地をなくし、目標のために使える「本当の隙間時間」を見つけ出します。 2. AIによる「客観的な評価」と「次の一手」 入力された実績をGemini AIが分析。あなたの目標に照らし合わせ、その日の行動が目標に繋がっていたかを客観的に評価します。 ただの記録で終わらせず、明日のあなたが迷わず「まえへ」進むための具体的なアクションを提案します。 3. 自分を信じられる「成長の軌跡」 過去のアドバイスや記録はカレンダーから一目で確認。 後回しにせず積み上げたデータは、あなたが着実に理想へ近づいている動かぬ証拠です。 AIと共に改善を繰り返した日々が、折れない自信を育みます。 【こんな方にこそ、使ってほしい】 ・「いつかやりたい」と思いながら、数ヶ月が過ぎてしまった方 ・忙しさに追われ、一日の終わりに虚しさを感じている方 ・誰かに見守られていないと、つい自分を甘やかしてしまう方 ・主観だけでなく、AIによる冷静なフィードバックで自分を律したい方 さあ、Maeheと一緒に、理想の自分への一歩を踏み出しましょう。

Screenshots

Shared Phone Limits4 screens
Maehe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maehe at none against Shared Phone Limits's 2. Maehe also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Shared Phone Limits's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shared Phone Limits sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Maehe asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shared Phone Limits ships an update weekly, Maehe every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Shared Phone Limits versus Maehe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShared Phone LimitsMaehe
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerriku miyamotoHirofumi Noji

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shared Phone Limits

Subscriptions2
  • 月間Proプラン$4.991 Month
  • 年間Proプラン7 Days trial$22.991 Year
None

Maehe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shared Phone Limits free?
Shared Phone Limits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maehe free?
Maehe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shared Phone Limits or Maehe have ads?
Neither Shared Phone Limits nor Maehe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shared Phone Limits or Maehe?
Shared Phone Limits ships an update weekly, and Maehe every 3 days. Most recently, Shared Phone Limits was updated on October 26, 2026 and Maehe on October 8, 2026.

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