# LockIn vs Rewired

LockIn and Rewired both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of LockIn's written reviews are positive against 45% of Rewired's. LockIn also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Rewired's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LockIn sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Rewired sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for LockIn against 4.8 for Rewired. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rewired has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of LockIn's written reviews are positive against 45% of Rewired's.

LockIn ships an update monthly, Rewired every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockIn | Rewired |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockin-screen-time-control/id6756734456/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewired-screen-time-blocker/id6757408525/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 44.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tymofii Hrynchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833879471) | [DARYA KOSTYUCHEK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866715149) |

## What reviewers say

### LockIn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockin-screen-time-control/id6756734456)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription LockIn | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription LockIn | $29.99 | per year |


### Rewired

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewired-screen-time-blocker/id6757408525)

This app helps combat digital fatigue and screen addiction by rewarding real-life activities with tokens. Earn tokens through healthy habits to unlock screen time guilt-free, fostering focus and discipline.

**Highlights:** Brainrot recovery system, Earn tokens by recharging your brain, Spend tokens on screen time, AI-verified habit completion, 3D brain mascot and health meter, Built-in focus tools

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access (1 Month) | $14.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Full Access (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Full Access (1 Year) | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LockIn free?

LockIn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rewired free?

Rewired is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LockIn or Rewired?

Rewired is rated higher. LockIn averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Rewired averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do LockIn or Rewired have ads?

Neither LockIn nor Rewired shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LockIn or Rewired?

LockIn ships an update monthly, and Rewired every 9 days. Most recently, LockIn was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rewired on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*