# BlockMate vs LockPact

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

Both are free to download. BlockMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and LockPact sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlockMate | 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 | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Oleh Hykavyy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871234848) | [Rotate, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435998437) |

## What reviewers say

### BlockMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockmate-screen-time-control/id6758160136)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BlockMate Pro (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| BlockMate Pro (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |


### 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 BlockMate free?

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

### Is LockPact free?

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

### Do BlockMate or LockPact have ads?

LockPact shows ads; BlockMate does not.

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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.*