# AppTimeOut vs LockPact

The clearest difference is rating: AppTimeOut at 5.0 against LockPact's 4.4. AppTimeOut also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). LockPact's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppTimeOut sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and LockPact sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AppTimeOut holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockPact has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AppTimeOut ships an update every 5 weeks, LockPact every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppTimeOut | LockPact |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apptimeout-app-blocker/id6755306490/reviews)** | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockpact-screen-time-partner/id6759302382/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Harry Huynh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853045478) | [Rotate, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435998437) |

## What reviewers say

### AppTimeOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apptimeout-app-blocker/id6755306490)

This app helps users break phone addiction by providing accountability features like friend-assisted unlocking and scheduled blocking. It allows users to block distracting apps and websites to improve focus and reclaim their time.

**Highlights:** Buddy Lock for accountability, Scheduled blocking of apps/websites, Timer-based blocking, Block any app or website, Safari website blocking, Screen Time integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $4.99 | per year |


### LockPact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockpact-screen-time-partner/id6759302382)

This app pairs you with a trusted partner for mutual screen time accountability. You both select apps to lock on your own devices, and only your partner can approve unlocking them. It's designed to help users reduce phone usage through shared responsibility.

**Highlights:** Mutual app locking with a partner, Unlock requests require partner approval, Bypass notifications sent to partner, Private screen time data processing, Solo lock timer for practice, Pairing via 6-digit code

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Willpower Waiver – 1 Skip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spark | $2.99 | one-time |
| Willpower Waiver – 3 Skips | $4.99 | one-time |
| Steady | $6.99 | one-time |
| Willpower Waiver Unlimited | $9.99 | one-time |
| Torch | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppTimeOut free?

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

### Is LockPact free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AppTimeOut or LockPact?

AppTimeOut is rated higher. AppTimeOut averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LockPact averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do AppTimeOut or LockPact have ads?

LockPact shows ads; AppTimeOut does not.

### Which is updated more often, AppTimeOut or LockPact?

AppTimeOut ships an update every 5 weeks, and LockPact every 6 weeks. Most recently, AppTimeOut was updated on November 5, 2026 and LockPact on October 31, 2026.

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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.*