# Alibi vs LockBuddy

The clearest difference is rating: Alibi at 5.0 against LockBuddy's 2.0. LockBuddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alibi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. LockBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alibi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alibi | LockBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alibi-ai-screen-time-control/id6755371646/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockbuddy-screen-time-lock/id6785063991/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 12 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Refino Kashi Kyle Estudillo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852212388) | [KRISHNA PINNAMANENI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880298048) |

## What reviewers say

### Alibi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alibi-ai-screen-time-control/id6755371646)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alibi Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Alibi Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### 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 Alibi free?

Alibi 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, Alibi or LockBuddy?

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

### Do Alibi or LockBuddy have ads?

Neither Alibi 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.*