Comparison

Alibi vs Locked In

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

Head to head
About

Alibi

This app acts as an accountability partner by blocking distracting applications during work sessions. It requires users to provide photographic proof of task completion, verified by AI, before marking a session as finished. Features include app blocking, AI-powered photo verification, and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • AI-powered app blocking
  • Photo proof of task completion
  • Give-up deterrence
  • Focus time stats and streaks
  • Live Activity and Lock Screen widgets
Features
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Alibi is your accountability partner that blocks distracting apps while you work — then makes you prove you actually finished. HOW IT WORKS • Create a task and set your focus duration • Alibi locks your distracting apps using Screen Time • When the timer ends, snap a photo proving you did the work • AI verifies your proof before marking the task complete FEATURES • App Blocking — Uses Apple Screen Time to shield selected apps, categories, and websites during focus sessions • Proof of Completion — Take a photo or upload from your gallery. AI checks if it matches your task • Give-Up Deterrence — Multi-step confirmation makes you think twice before quitting • Stats & Streaks — Track your focus time, completion rate, and daily streaks • Evidence Board — A gallery of all your proof photos • Live Activity — See your active timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Lock Screen Widget — Quick glance at your focus status No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Your data stays on your device. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://alibiapp.vercel.app/privacy

About

Locked In

Features
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Locked In is your execution system for building discipline and getting real results. Plan your priorities, track your daily execution, and build unstoppable momentum. Features: – Daily task execution system – Habit tracking – Focus tools and streaks – AI-powered priority planning Stay consistent. Stay focused. Stay locked in. Subscription Plans: • Locked In — $17/month • Locked In+ — $29/month • Elite — $49/month All subscriptions are auto-renewable. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase Terms of Use (EULA): https://foreverlockedin.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://foreverlockedin.com/privacy

Screenshots

Alibi4 screens
Locked In3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alibi at every 2 days against Locked In's monthly. Locked In's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Alibi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and Locked In sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alibi ships an update every 2 days, Locked In monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Alibi versus Locked In: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlibiLocked In
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRefino Kashi Kyle EstudilloMaxwell Fredericks

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Alibi

Subscriptions2
  • Alibi Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Alibi Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Locked In

Subscriptions3
  • Locked In Premium$14.991 Month
  • Locked In+$23.991 Month
  • Elite$29.001 Month

Questions

Is Alibi free?
Alibi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Locked In free?
Locked In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alibi or Locked In have ads?
Neither Alibi nor Locked In shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alibi or Locked In?
Alibi ships an update every 2 days, and Locked In monthly. Most recently, Alibi was updated on October 30, 2026 and Locked In on October 31, 2026.

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