# Tether vs LockBuddy

The clearest difference is rating: Tether at 5.0 against LockBuddy's 2.0. Tether also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). LockBuddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tether sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. LockBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tether holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tether has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tether | LockBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-focus-and-accountability/id6754545887/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockbuddy-screen-time-lock/id6785063991/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Undrift LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848781331) | [KRISHNA PINNAMANENI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880298048) |

## What reviewers say

### Tether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-focus-and-accountability/id6754545887)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tether Pro Monthly Member | $5.49 | per month |
| Tether Pro Free Trial | $6.99 | per month |
| Tether Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Tether Pro Yearly Member | $24.49 | per year |
| Tether Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Tether Pro Lifetime Member | $79.99 | one-time |
| Tether Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### LockBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockbuddy-screen-time-lock/id6785063991)

This app helps you enforce your own Screen Time limits by locking distracting applications. It allows you to set daily limits, create strict lock days, and even designate a trusted person as a Guardian for added accountability. It's designed for adults seeking fewer loopholes in managing their digital habits.

**Highlights:** Per-app daily limits, Strict lock for no-change days, Local Guardian Code for protected edits, Break passes for emergencies, Shareable unlock request messages, Local event log

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tether free?

Tether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LockBuddy free?

LockBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tether or LockBuddy?

Tether is rated higher. Tether averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while LockBuddy averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tether or LockBuddy have ads?

Neither Tether nor LockBuddy shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*