NoPhones vs LockHour Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NoPhones
This app helps you break digital habits by blocking distracting applications. It offers customizable lock sessions, progress tracking, and a focus on keeping your data private and on your device. Achieve more by reducing time spent on unwanted apps.
- Block selected apps or categories
- Customizable lock durations
- Track focus streaks
- Share progress
- No account required
- On-device data storage
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Less Time on Apps. More Time on What Matters. NoPhones helps you break the habit by blocking the apps that are holding you back so you can focus on what matters. Completely free, with simple friction that works. How it works Select the apps you want to block Start a lock session whenever you need focus Need to unlock? We make it annoying on purpose so you can stay locked in Track the amount of time locked in No account required All screen time and blocked app data stays on your device We never see which apps you use Features Choose any apps or categories to block Set custom lock durations, lock for a set period or indefinitely Track your focus streaks Share your progress Clear your mind, one app at a time. By downloading this app, you agree to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://nophonesapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://nophonesapp.com/privacy-policy
LockHour Pro
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Optimized for iPhone Duo. Built with the latest SDK, the app fills the entire inner display and automatically adjusts its layout whether the device is folded or open. Lock distracting apps and websites until your timer ends — then they come back on their own. Pick a mode and tap once: Study Mode runs Pomodoro-style cycles, Deep Work protects a full block, and Sleep Wind Down helps you put the phone down at night. Turn on Hard Mode and stopping early takes a 60-second cooldown plus a typed confirmation, so you quit on purpose, not on impulse. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT • One tap to focus — start a session and your chosen apps are shielded instantly • A beautiful countdown that makes focused time feel rewarding • Build streaks and watch your reclaimed hours add up FOCUS MODES FOR EVERY MOMENT • Quick Focus — a short lock to get started • Deep Work — protect a serious work block • Study Mode — Pomodoro-style cycles with breaks • Sleep Wind Down — stop late-night scrolling • Morning Reset — start your day before the scroll • Custom — set your own length HARD MODE Add a calm moment of friction before you can stop early — a cooldown and a confirmation that help you choose intentionally. INSIGHTS THAT MOTIVATE See today’s focused time, weekly charts, streaks, and how many hours you’ve reclaimed. WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITY Glance at your progress from the Home and Lock Screen, and watch your session count down in the Dynamic Island. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, ever • No ads • No tracking, no third-party analytics • Your data never leaves your device PAY ONCE. FOCUS FOREVER. One simple purchase unlocks everything. No subscription. No hidden fees. Your attention is worth protecting. Start your first focus session today. Optimized for iPhone Duo.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoPhones at none against LockHour Pro's 1. LockHour Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. LockHour Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NoPhones asks for nothing beyond the download.
NoPhones ships an update every 8 days, LockHour Pro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NoPhones | LockHour Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | noplans labs inc. | Guan Feng Lai |
In-app purchases
NoPhones
No in-app purchases
LockHour Pro
- Lifetime Unlock$4.99









