Comparison

Intentional vs LOCKR

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

Head to head
About

Intentional

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by requiring you to justify opening blocked applications. An AI judge evaluates your arguments, granting temporary access if your reasoning is sound, or denying it to encourage mindful usage.

Highlights
  • AI-powered app blocking
  • Justify app access with AI judge
  • Customizable blocking schedules
  • Focus Score and progress tracking
  • Multiple AI judge personas
  • Emergency passes for urgent needs
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Intentional is the app blocker that actually works - because it makes you think before you scroll. Most blockers fail because they're too easy to bypass. Intentional is different. When you try to open a blocked app, you're met by an AI judge who makes you argue your case. Want to open Instagram right now? Tell the judge why. If your reason is solid, you get a few minutes. If not, you're denied, and most of the time, you'll realize you didn't really need it. HOW IT WORKS Set up your blocks: choose which apps to block, when to block them, and how strict you want the judge to be. When you try to open a blocked app, the Shield appears. You can argue your case, use an emergency pass, or stay focused. The AI Judge listens, evaluates your reasoning, and decides. Approved arguments unlock the app for a limited time. Denied arguments send you back to your day, usually realizing you didn't need it after all. CHOOSE YOUR JUDGE Pick the persona that fits your style: • Lawyer — logical, evidence-based, professional • Therapist — empathetic, curious, explores your patterns • Sergeant — strict, no excuses, high standards • Philosopher — big-picture thinker, questions your intentions TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Your Focus Score shows how intentional your day was. Watch your streaks grow, see which apps distract you most, and get insights on the time you've saved. The goal isn't perfection, it's awareness. KEY FEATURES • Smart Blocking — set schedules for specific days and hours • AI Negotiation — argue in text or voice to unlock for limited time • Difficulty Levels — Easy, Hard, or Hardcore blocking • Emergency Passes — limited-use passes for genuine urgency • Focus Score — a daily measure of your digital intentionality • 7-Day Streaks — build consistency over time • App Breakdown — see exactly which apps trigger you most • Deep Onboarding — the judge learns your habits, triggers, and goals from day one Intentional works with Screen Time to block apps at the system level, it can't be easily bypassed. Whether you're trying to cut back on TikTok, stop reflexively opening Twitter, or just be more present, Intentional gives you the friction that makes the difference. Your attention is yours. Use it intentionally. Terms of Use: https://intentionalai.github.io/Intentional/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://intentionalai.github.io/Intentional/privacy.html

About

LOCKR

This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting applications. It uses a personalized AI coach that evaluates your reasons for accessing blocked apps and grants time-limited access based on your set strictness. Track your progress and reclaim your focus with insightful analytics.

Highlights
  • AI focus coach
  • Instant app and website blocking
  • Personalized blocking configuration
  • Screen time usage analytics
  • Daily check-ins
  • Goal setting and tracking
  • Focus and pause mode
Features
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Stop doomscrolling today and reclaim your time! LOCKR is a screen time control app blocker that uses a personalized AI focus coach. You select the apps you want to block and whenever you open one of those apps, LOCKR intercepts it. To get access to an app, you have to provide a reason for the access. The coach will evaluate your reason and, based on the strictness that you set, it will decide on an appropriate amount of time for your access. When the timer ends, it will lock you out of the app again. It works with your screen time data to adapt your coach's strictness, track your progress, and show you exactly how much time you've reclaimed relative to your goal. Here are all of the features you get: - Instant app and website blocking - A personalized focus coach you can configure - Insights into your screen time usage through analytics - Daily check-ins that tell your coach how you're doing - A way to set and track your screen time goals - A focus and pause mode for adaptive blocking PRIVATE & SAFE * All features above require a subscription Terms of Service: https://trylockr.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://trylockr.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Intentional4 screens
LOCKR4 screens

Verdict

The call

Intentional and LOCKR both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Intentional's written reviews are positive against 19% of LOCKR's. Intentional also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). LOCKR's advantage is ratings volume (327 vs 7) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, rating, 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. Intentional sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and LOCKR sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LOCKR holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LOCKR has 327 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Intentional's written reviews are positive against 19% of LOCKR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intentional ships an update monthly, LOCKR every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Intentional versus LOCKR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntentionalLOCKR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)4.6 (327 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better18.8% of reviews
Number of ratings7327 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHM Ventures LLCEthan Harbinger

Customer experience

Intentional

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LOCKR

All ratings327 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative78.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Intentional

Subscriptions3
  • Intentional Pro$4.997 Days
  • Intentional Pro2 variants$6.991 Month
  • Intentional Pro2 variants$29.991 Year
8 purchases

LOCKR

Subscriptions7
  • LOCKR Unlimited (1 Week)$8.997 Days
  • LOCKR Unlimited (1 Month)$14.991 Month
  • LOCKR Unlimited (1 Month)3 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • LOCKR Unlimited (1 Year Discount)$24.991 Year
  • LOCKR Unlimited (1st Year Discount)1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • LOCKR Unlimited (1 Year)$29.991 Year
  • LOCKR Unlimited (1 Year)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • LOCKR Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Intentional free?
Intentional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LOCKR free?
LOCKR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Intentional or LOCKR?
LOCKR is rated higher. Intentional averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while LOCKR averages 4.6 from 327 ratings.
Do Intentional or LOCKR have ads?
LOCKR shows ads; Intentional does not.
Which is updated more often, Intentional or LOCKR?
Intentional ships an update monthly, and LOCKR every 9 days. Most recently, Intentional was updated on October 17, 2026 and LOCKR on October 16, 2026.

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