# Habit Doom vs ReadLock

The clearest difference is monetization model: Habit Doom at free against ReadLock's free with in-app purchases. Habit Doom also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 2). ReadLock's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Habit Doom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ReadLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReadLock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Habit Doom has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Habit Doom ships an update every 3 days, ReadLock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Habit Doom | ReadLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habit-doom-anti-doomscroll/id6757255783/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readlock-app-blocker/id6780989764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 164 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Richard Thattil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468395775) | [MATTHEW HENRY FOSTER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780989766) |

## What reviewers say

### Habit Doom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habit-doom-anti-doomscroll/id6757255783)

Take back control of your device usage by locking distracting apps until you complete real-world habits. Earn screen time by building positive routines, and only then can you access your favorite apps. This system leverages your screen time addiction to become your greatest motivator.

**Highlights:** App blocker with earned screen time, Flexible habit tracking, Streak and progress tracking, Hard Mode for serious users, Vacation Mode for breaks, Alarm reminders, Widgets and Live Activity support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Habit Doom Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Habit Doom Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Habit Doom Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


### ReadLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readlock-app-blocker/id6780989764)

This app requires users to read a page from a selected text before granting access to blocked apps, categories, or websites. It utilizes Apple's Screen Time system to enforce focus and offers a library of public-domain classics for reading material.

**Highlights:** Earn app access through reading, Block apps, categories, and websites, Schedule reading locks, Manual app locking, Built-in reader with public-domain classics, Track local reading progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Read Lock Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Read Lock Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Habit Doom free?

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

### Is ReadLock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Habit Doom or ReadLock?

ReadLock is rated higher. Habit Doom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while ReadLock averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Habit Doom or ReadLock have ads?

Neither Habit Doom nor ReadLock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Habit Doom or ReadLock?

Habit Doom ships an update every 3 days, and ReadLock every 5 days. Most recently, Habit Doom was updated on November 5, 2026 and ReadLock on October 31, 2026.

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