Comparison

Predictionary vs Lock

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

Head to head
About

Predictionary

Features
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Predictionary is a Risk-Free & Money-Free way to make sports picks! Join free contests and play free mini-games to show off your sports know-how and win awesome prizes from our awesome sponsors! Predictionary is always free to play and thus is not subject to gaming and gambling laws and restrictions.

About

Lock

Easily share sports picks with friends and discover games your group agrees on. Track records, see real-time updates, and leverage collective knowledge for stronger plays. Ideal for casual fans and dedicated enthusiasts alike.

Highlights
  • Share sports picks with friends
  • Create and join private groups
  • View picks in real-time
  • Identify consensus picks
  • Track user records
  • Receive pick notifications
Features
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Lock-In — Sports Picks with Your Crew Lock-In is the easiest way to share sports picks with your friends and find the games you all believe in. Create or join a private group, submit your picks each day, and instantly see what everyone else is locking in on. When your whole crew is on the same game, you know it's worth paying attention to. What you can do with Lock-In: * Submit your daily picks for any game * See your group's picks in real time as they lock in * Spot the consensus — find the games everyone agrees on * Track records and see who's been calling it right all season * Get notified when your friends lock in their picks Lock-In isn't about going it alone. It's about combining your crew's knowledge, finding your strongest plays together, and seeing whose instincts hold up over time. Whether you're a casual fan or obsessed with every line, Lock-In keeps your whole group on the same page. Download Lock-In and invite your crew today.

Screenshots

Predictionary4 screens
Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lock at daily against Predictionary's weekly. Predictionary'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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Predictionary ships an update weekly, Lock daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Predictionary versus Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPredictionaryLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaize LabsAndrew Carcich

In-app purchases

None

Predictionary

No in-app purchases

None

Lock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Predictionary free?
Predictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lock free?
Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Predictionary or Lock have ads?
Neither Predictionary nor Lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Predictionary or Lock?
Predictionary ships an update weekly, and Lock daily. Most recently, Predictionary was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lock on October 7, 2026.

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