Comparison

AppLocker vs TaskLock

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

Head to head
About

AppLocker

Secure your device by locking individual applications with a passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID. Prevent unauthorized access, app installations, deletions, and in-app purchases. A premium subscription unlocks all advanced privacy features.

Highlights
  • Lock apps with PIN, Face ID, or Touch ID
  • Block app installations
  • Prevent app deletions
  • Block in-app purchases
  • Temporary blocking of all apps
  • Utilizes Screen Time framework
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Your attention is precious. AppLocker helps you block distracting apps so you can focus, study, work, and build healthier screen-time habits. Pick the apps that pull you in — social media, games, video, browsers — and lock them behind Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN. When you reach for a distraction out of habit, AppLocker stops you, so you stay in control of your time. FOCUS SESSIONS Block distracting apps instantly with Deep Focus. One tap silences everything that gets in the way of deep work. SCHEDULES Set automatic blocking for study time, work hours, or bedtime. AppLocker keeps you on track without thinking about it. STAY ACCOUNTABLE Protect your focus blocks with Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN, so you can't cave to impulse and unblock in a weak moment. BETTER SCREEN-TIME HABITS Cut down doom-scrolling and mindless app-opening. Replace bad habits with intentional, focused time. PARENTAL CONTROLS Help your kids build healthy device habits. Limit distracting apps, block new installs, and manage screen time on their device. PERFECT FOR - Students who need to focus while studying - Professionals doing deep work - Anyone fighting doom-scrolling and screen-time overwhelm - Parents managing their children's app use HOW IT WORKS 1. Open AppLocker 2. Choose the apps that distract you 3. Set Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN 4. Stay focused — distractions are blocked Setup takes under two minutes. Take back your focus. Download AppLocker today.

About

TaskLock

This app helps you complete tasks and build habits by blocking distracting applications. Schedule events, create to-do lists, and set up focus sessions to stay on track with your goals.

Highlights
  • Create and manage tasks
  • Build daily habits
  • Organize calendar events
  • Block distracting apps
  • Reduce social media distractions
  • Improve productivity
Features
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TaskLock is a to-do list, habit tracker and calendar for iPhone and Apple Watch with a built-in app blocker. Choose the apps that distract you, and they stay locked until you finish the task, complete the habit or the event ends. No timer to wait out, no "ignore limit" button: you stay focused until the work is actually done. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add a task, habit or event, or sync your Apple Calendar. 2. Pick the apps, categories or websites to lock: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, games, anything you choose. 3. Opening a locked app shows a shield with the tasks still keeping it locked. 4. Check the task off on your iPhone or Apple Watch and the apps unlock. Locks are optional. Without one, TaskLock is a simple, fast to-do list. APP LOCKING • Lock until a task or habit is done, or for the length of an event, such as "Study" from 2 to 4 pm. • Lock single apps, whole categories like Social or Games, and websites. • Lock groups: save sets like "Social media" and assign them in one tap. • Start a lock later in the day. • Stay honest: a confirmation countdown before completing or removing a lock, and a daily limit on lock changes. Set it to "no changes" for strict mode. TASKS • One daily card with today's tasks, events and habits, other days a swipe away. • Timeline of everything past and upcoming, with filters. • Move missed tasks to today in one tap. Move or copy any task to another day. • Saved task lists for things you add often. • Reminders, notes, links with previews, locations, search and Control Center quick add. HABITS • Every day, chosen weekdays or every N days, up to several times a day. • Streaks, a history strip and a progress page with rings. • Skip a day, change today only, or edit from today on while past records stay intact. • Habit lists such as "Morning routine". CALENDAR • Two-way sync with Apple Calendar, including iCloud, Google and other accounts on your iPhone. • Private calendars that live only in TaskLock. • Timed and all-day events, repeat rules from daily to custom, reminders, locations and meeting links. APPLE WATCH, WIDGETS AND LIVE ACTIVITIES • Watch app: see today's plan, add tasks and events, and check off a task to unlock apps on your iPhone. Complications and Smart Stack widgets included. • Home Screen widgets, plus Live Activities on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. DESIGN • Minimalist, one main screen. Light and dark themes, nine accent colors or your own, alternative app icons. Available in 47 languages. PRIVACY • No account, no sign-up. Your data stays on your iPhone, and the app works offline. Optional backup to your own iCloud Drive. • App blocking runs on Apple's Screen Time framework. TaskLock cannot see what you do in other apps. PRICE Free to download. The free version limits how many tasks, habits and events you can create. TaskLock Premium removes those limits. Made for students, remote workers and anyone who wants their phone to wait until the work is done. Questions or ideas: info@tasklockapp.com Terms of Use: https://tasklockapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://tasklockapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

AppLocker4 screens
TaskLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TaskLock at 4.6 against AppLocker's 4.1. TaskLock also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. AppLocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and TaskLock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TaskLock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 16 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppLocker ships an update every 5 months, TaskLock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AppLocker versus TaskLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppLockerTaskLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (7 ratings)4.6 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings716 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAHMET BUGRA KACDIMUSTAFA CALISKAN

Customer experience

AppLocker

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TaskLock

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AppLocker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$8.997 Days
  • Premium$29.991 Year
4 purchases

TaskLock

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • TaskLock Premium$79.99

Questions

Is AppLocker free?
AppLocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TaskLock free?
TaskLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AppLocker or TaskLock?
TaskLock is rated higher. AppLocker averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while TaskLock averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.
Do AppLocker or TaskLock have ads?
Neither AppLocker nor TaskLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AppLocker or TaskLock?
AppLocker ships an update every 5 months, and TaskLock every 3 days. Most recently, AppLocker was updated on October 24, 2026 and TaskLock on October 25, 2026.

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