Comparison

Chore Time vs LockIn

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

Head to head
About

Chore Time

Features
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Chore Time helps families turn screen time into something earned. Kids complete chores, submit photo proof, and earn screen-time minutes only after parent approval. Parents stay in control with clear rules, app restrictions, and flexible rewards that build better habits over time. Key features: Create and assign chores by child Require photo proof for completed chores Review submissions and approve or reject instantly Automatically award earned screen-time minutes Restrict distracting apps using iOS Screen Time controls Set always-blocked apps that stay locked Support multiple child profiles Track progress and completed chore history Sync family data across devices Whether you’re trying to reduce daily screen use, build consistency, or teach responsibility, Chore Time gives your family a practical system that works. Subscription: Chore Time offers auto-renewing monthly and yearly subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/EarnIt-Terms-28ab1f8c931380a4b45bdd6b94d39c26?source=copy_link Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Chore-Time-Privacy-Policy-311b1f8c931380d980b5ec6193f99736

About

LockIn

This app helps high-achievers regain control of their day by blocking distracting apps and websites. It uses AI-assisted planning and unique verification methods like photo proof and AI fitness tracking to ensure task completion and habit formation.

Highlights
  • AI-assisted scheduling
  • Hard app and website blocking
  • ML-powered fitness verification
  • Photo proof verification
  • 21-day habit architect
  • Integration with Apple Health
Features
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Your phone is stealing your day. LockIn helps you take it back. Open Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube and one quick check turns into a lost hour. LockIn blocks the apps that distract you - and makes you earn your screen time back with real actions. HOW IT WORKS Block your worst apps. Set a daily limit for each one. When you want screen time, you earn it. Do something real, get coins, then spend coins to unlock your apps for a while. EARN YOUR MINUTES Move your body. LockIn counts your reps in real time with your camera, so you can't fake it. Pushups, squats, pull-ups, planks, jumping jacks, lunges, crunches, shoulder press, leg raises, high knees, wall sits, and side planks. Prove your habits. Snap a photo to show you touched grass, read a book, cleaned your room, or got outside. SET HARD LIMITS Give each app a daily limit it can't go over. Add an app to your block list and earn coins. Want to take one off? That costs you. It's built to keep you honest. STAY ON A STREAK Show up every day, keep your streak alive, and collect bonus coins. Focus becomes a game you actually want to win. MADE FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT MORE The student beating the TikTok trap during finals. The founder who needs real focus. The athlete turning screen time into a workout. Anyone who wants to end the day proud, not guilty. YOUR PRIVACY STAYS YOURS LockIn uses Apple's official Screen Time API and works right on your phone. Your photos, camera, and data never leave your device. Stop scrolling. Start living. LockIn today. Free to start. Upgrade anytime for full access. Questions? lockin@fibipals.com Terms: https://lockin.fibipals.com/terms-of-service Privacy: https://lockin.fibipals.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Chore Time4 screens
LockIn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LockIn at 100% against Chore Time's 0%. LockIn also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). 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. Chore Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LockIn sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LockIn holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Chore Time's written reviews are positive against 100% of LockIn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chore Time ships an update every 4 months, LockIn monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Chore Time versus LockIn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChore TimeLockIn
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcelo LegaspiTymofii Hrynchuk

Customer experience

Chore Time

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

LockIn

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chore Time

Subscriptions2
  • Chore Time Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Chore Time Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

LockIn

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription LockIn3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription LockIn$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Chore Time free?
Chore Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockIn free?
LockIn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chore Time or LockIn?
LockIn is rated higher. Chore Time averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LockIn averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Chore Time or LockIn have ads?
Neither Chore Time nor LockIn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chore Time or LockIn?
Chore Time ships an update every 4 months, and LockIn monthly. Most recently, Chore Time was updated on October 24, 2026 and LockIn on October 24, 2026.

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