Alibi vs Locked In
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- AI-powered app blocking
- Photo proof of task completion
- Give-up deterrence
- Focus time stats and streaks
- Live Activity and Lock Screen widgets
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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
Locked In
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
Alibi ships an update every 2 days, Locked In monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alibi | Locked In |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Refino Kashi Kyle Estudillo | Maxwell Fredericks |
In-app purchases
Alibi
- Alibi Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Alibi Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
Locked In
- Locked In Premium$14.991 Month
- Locked In+$23.991 Month
- Elite$29.001 Month









