Comparison

Tether vs Lockd'

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

Head to head
About

Tether

This app helps you break free from excessive screen time by introducing friction to app usage. It allows you to block apps, websites, and categories with customizable difficulty levels for ending sessions, promoting stronger phone habits.

Highlights
  • App and website blocking
  • Customizable session difficulty
  • Focus modes (indefinite, countdown, Pomodoro)
  • Scheduled sessions
  • Reusable blocklists
  • Strict Mode to prevent loopholes
  • Live Activity and Dynamic Island integration
Features
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You open your phone for "just a second" and lose 45 minutes to scrolling. Tether is an app blocker built to break that loop with real friction. Block apps, websites, and categories, then choose how hard it should be to stop: tap out, scan an NFC tag, scan a QR code, or get approval from someone you trust. Focus modes for real life - Indefinite sessions when you just need to stay locked in - Countdown sessions for deep work, study, and sprints - Pomodoro sessions with built-in breaks - Scheduled sessions for work hours, bedtimes, and daily routines Why Tether works - Create reusable blocklists for work, study, sleep, and weekends - Use Allow Mode to block everything except what you need - Turn on Strict Mode to prevent easy loopholes mid-session - Keep emergency overrides for genuine exceptions - See your session with Live Activity and Dynamic Island - Sync across devices so your rules stay consistent Tether is for people who want less screen time, stronger phone habits, and a system that's harder to cheat. Make distractions harder to reach, make quitting harder to justify, and make focus easier to keep. Terms of Use: https://www.tetherto.me/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.tetherto.me/privacy

About

Lockd'

Features
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Lockd' is your intelligent alarm and reminder companion that ensures you never miss what matters most. Whether it's waking up, taking medication, or completing tasks, Lockd' keeps you on track with smart features designed for reliability. KEY FEATURES: Smart Alarms Set alarms with natural voice commands or manual time selection. Choose from AI-generated voice reminders or classic alarm tones. Alarms work even when your phone is locked. Medication Mode (medMode) Never miss a medication dose. medMode alarms ensure critical medication reminders are always heard. Automatically repeats daily. Photo Proof Verify you completed your task by taking a photo. Perfect for medication reminders, morning routines, or any task that requires confirmation. Timers & Stopwatch Set countdown timers with custom labels and reminders. Track time with precision using the built-in stopwatch with lap functionality. AI Voice Agent Interact naturally with Lockd's AI voice agent. Simply speak to set alarms, ask questions, and get intelligent responses. No typing required. Modern Design Beautiful, dark-themed interface with smooth animations and intuitive controls. Built for iOS with a focus on simplicity and reliability. PERFECT FOR: • Medication reminders • Morning wake-up alarms • Task completion tracking • Time management • Daily routines • Productivity Lockd' works offline for local alarms and uses your device's timezone automatically. Your data stays private and secure on your device. Download Lockd' today and take control of your time and health.

Screenshots

Tether4 screens
Lockd'3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lockd' at none against Tether's 7. Tether's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tether sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Lockd' asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tether ships an update every 10 days, Lockd' monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tether versus Lockd': the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTetherLockd'
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndrift LLCDeepak Bahl

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Tether

Subscriptions5
  • Tether Pro Monthly Member$5.491 Month
  • Tether Pro Free Trial3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Tether Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
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  • Tether Pro Yearly Member$24.491 Year
  • Tether Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Tether Pro Lifetime Member$79.99
  • Tether Pro Lifetime$99.99
None

Lockd'

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tether free?
Tether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lockd' free?
Lockd' is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tether or Lockd' have ads?
Neither Tether nor Lockd' shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tether or Lockd'?
Tether ships an update every 10 days, and Lockd' monthly. Most recently, Tether was updated on October 22, 2026 and Lockd' on October 16, 2026.

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