# SelfBlock vs LockPact

The clearest difference is ads: SelfBlock at none against LockPact's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SelfBlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and LockPact sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SelfBlock ships an update monthly, LockPact every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SelfBlock | LockPact |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockpact-screen-time-pact/id6759302382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ismail Hakki Palali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653363899) | [Rotate, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435998437) |

## What reviewers say

### SelfBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfblock-screen-time-buddy/id6757798472)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $27.49 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $82.99 | one-time |


### LockPact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockpact-screen-time-pact/id6759302382)

This app pairs you with a trusted partner for mutual screen time accountability. You both select apps to lock on your own devices, and only your partner can approve unlocking them. It's designed to help users reduce phone usage through shared responsibility.

**Highlights:** Mutual app locking with a partner, Unlock requests require partner approval, Bypass notifications sent to partner, Private screen time data processing, Solo lock timer for practice, Pairing via 6-digit code

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spark | $2.99 | one-time |
| Steady | $6.99 | one-time |
| Willpower Waiver | $9.99 | one-time |
| Torch | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SelfBlock free?

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

### Is LockPact free?

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

### Do SelfBlock or LockPact have ads?

LockPact shows ads; SelfBlock does not.

### Which is updated more often, SelfBlock or LockPact?

SelfBlock ships an update monthly, and LockPact every 3 weeks. Most recently, SelfBlock was updated on September 17, 2026 and LockPact on August 20, 2026.

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