Comparison

loomlock vs Suro

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

Head to head
About

loomlock

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The ultimate companion app for your loomlock devices*. Tap your loomlock key to block apps and start focusing. Lock away distractions and temptations with your loomlock and start building better habits. Track every session, create accountability with friends, and break free from unwanted habits. **Flexible App Blocking** loomlock uses Apple's Screen Time API to block distracting apps during your focus sessions**, helping you cut down on doom-scrolling, build better habits, and become more productive. - App Groups: Create and customize your own lists of apps to block, or use ready-made groups like "Focus” and β€œBe Present” - Scheduled Blocking: Set recurring schedules to automatically block apps at specific times - Blocking Modes: Choose to block distracting apps or allow only those which are essential or productive - Quick and Easy Blocking: Assign app groups to your loomlock keys to block apps with just a few quick taps. **Session Logging and Journaling** Build self-awareness, understand your habits, and track your progress. - Log Sessions: Start and end sessions to track your focus and habit-building sessions - Write Journals: Reflect on each session with mood tracking and guided journal prompts - Session History: Track sessions over time, allowing you to view progress **loomlock Device Integration** Bridge the physical and digital by registering your loomlock products and customizing their functionality. - Register Your Products: Register your loomlock devices with the app - Customize loomlock keys: Assign specific app groups and settings to each loomlock key - Quick-Start Sessions: Tap your loomlock key to your phone to quickly block apps and start a timed session - Physical Connection: Using a physical loomlock key reinforces your commitment with every use. **Participate in loomlock Experiences** Tap in at participating venues to block distracting apps and be fully present, whether you're working out, socialising, or taking some time for yourself. No sign-in or loomlock device required. **Social Accountability (Lockers)** Stay motivated by sharing your journey with others. - Create Lockers: Create private groups for shared accountability - See Friends' Activity: See what your locker members are up to and cheer each other on. * At least one loomlock device (key or loomlock) is required ** Requires a loomlock key

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Suro

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Suro is a shared corkboard for the people you do life with. Lists, calendar, notes, files and shared expenses for your group, in one calm place β€” so you can stop juggling chats, spreadsheets and reminders. LISTS Shopping lists, packing lists, to-dos. Organize items into categories, save reusable templates, and check things off together in real time. CALENDAR Plan trips, dinners and birthdays. Link a list or a note to an event so the packing or the shopping is right where you need it. Subscribe from third-party calendars. NOTES & FILES Share rich-text notes, photos and PDFs with the whole group. No more digging through chat history. SHARED EXPENSES Track who paid for what, split the bill fairly, and let Suro work out the simplest way to settle up. STAY IN THE LOOP Get notified when someone updates a list, adds an event, or settles a debt. No chat-app noise. MADE FOR THE GROUPS IN YOUR LIFE β€’ Flatmates β€” keep the shopping, chores and bills under control, together, not just in one person's head. β€’ Families β€” from weekly meal planning to holiday packing, share what matters with the people at home. β€’ Friend groups β€” plan the trip and split the costs without endless group-chat scrolling. Start your first group in under a minute: sign in, create a group, and invite your people with a link. No credit card, no setup. Suro doesn't sell your data and runs no algorithmic feeds.

Screenshots

loomlock4 screens
Suro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Suro at every 3 days against loomlock's every 3 weeks. Suro also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

loomlock ships an update every 3 weeks, Suro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
loomlock versus Suro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterloomlockSuro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.616.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size43 MB48 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLoomlock AppsRoger Clotet

In-app purchases

None

loomlock

No in-app purchases

None

Suro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is loomlock free?
loomlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Suro free?
Suro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do loomlock or Suro have ads?
Neither loomlock nor Suro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, loomlock or Suro?
loomlock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Suro every 3 days. Most recently, loomlock was updated on October 3, 2026 and Suro on October 15, 2026.

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