StudioTimer vs HabitLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
StudioTimer
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StudioTimer is a workflow companion for studios, small service teams, independent creators, and freelancers. It brings appointment scheduling, service timing, client records, order checkout, receipt export, and business insights into one focused app. SESSION TIMING Enter the client, project, and service type, then start the clock. Pause, resume, and finish with clear controls. On iPhone, Live Activities can keep the active timer visible at a glance. BOOKING AND SCHEDULE Create and edit appointments with start and end times, client details, project type, and notes. Today's schedule stays visible on the dashboard. CLIENTS AND PREPAID BALANCES Keep contact details, VIP status, default discounts, and notes together. Track top-ups, deductions, refunds, and adjustments, with a clear transaction history for each client. CHECKOUT, RECEIPTS, AND EXPORTS Calculate base fees from session duration and your default rates. Add extra charges, discounts, or prepaid balance deductions. Generate shareable PDF or image receipts and export order or client transaction data. ANALYTICS Review revenue, service time, trends, and project distribution. Filter records by date range to understand how the studio is performing. ICLOUD SYNC Use iCloud to keep appointments, clients, orders, and settings in sync across supported Apple devices, with a continuous workflow across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Basic session timing is available for free. Scheduling, receipts, exports, advanced analytics, branding, and advanced history tools require StudioTimer Pro. Feature availability and sync depend on device, system version, and iCloud status. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
HabitLock
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HabitLock is a system-level app lock built on iOS Screen Time. Lock distracting apps, hide apps you donβt need, and build focus habits that stick. FEATURES β’ App Lock β lock social, short video, games, and other distractions β’ Exclusive Lock β set rules and daily time windows for different scenarios β’ Habit Plans β bedtime wind-down, morning focus, study and work templates β’ Timed Relock β temporary unlocks automatically relock so you donβt spiral β’ Face ID / Passcode β verify before temporary access β’ Usage Insights β review locked vs unlocked activity WHO ITβS FOR Anyone trying to cut doomscrolling, study or work with fewer interruptions, or build healthier phone habits. HabitLock uses Appleβs Screen Time APIs for reliable, system-level limits. Questions or feedback? Reach us from inside the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: StudioTimer at none against HabitLock's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. StudioTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and HabitLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
StudioTimer ships an update every 9 days, HabitLock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StudioTimer | HabitLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | θͺ ζ― | ζε³° ε·¦ |
In-app purchases
StudioTimer
- StudioTimer Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- StudioTimer Pro$9.99
HabitLock
- Limited-Time Lifetime Deal$0.99









