Comparison

Gridly vs LockIn

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

Head to head
About

Gridly

Features
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Consistency is the key to achieving any goal. Gridly makes consistency visible, beautiful, and addictive. Stop guessing if you're making progress. Gridly visualizes your daily habits on a stunning, GitHub-style contribution grid, showing you exactly how your small daily actions add up to massive results over time. Whether you're learning a language, working out, or reading daily, Gridly keeps you accountable. KEY FEATURES: - Visual Heatmap Grid See your entire year at a glance. Watch your grid turn green as you build momentum. The darker the color, the stronger your consistency. - Powerful Streak Tracking Don't break the chain! Track your current and best streaks for every habit to stay motivated and keep your momentum going. - Focus Timer Turn intention into action. Use the built-in focus timer to dedicate distraction-free blocks of time to your most important habits. - Deep Analytics Understand your performance with success rates, monthly completion history, and detailed habit breakdowns. (Premium feature) - Beautiful Widgets Keep your goals right on your home screen. Check off habits instantly without even opening the app. WHY GRIDLY? • Minimalist Design: No clutter, just your goals. • Privacy First: Your data stays on your device. • Dark Mode: Looks stunning in any environment. • Haptic Feedback: Feel the satisfaction of every completion. Start building the life you want, one square at a time. Download Gridly today!

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

Gridly4 screens
LockIn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gridly at none against LockIn's 3. LockIn's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads 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. LockIn sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Gridly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gridly versus LockIn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridlyLockIn
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsmaa NissourTymofii Hrynchuk

In-app purchases

None

Gridly

No in-app purchases

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 Gridly free?
Gridly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LockIn free?
LockIn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gridly or LockIn have ads?
Neither Gridly nor LockIn shows ads.

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