# Lock In vs ScrollScholar

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

Both are free to download. Lock In sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ScrollScholar sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock In ships an update every 8 days, ScrollScholar every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock In | ScrollScholar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollscholar-app-blocker/id6758863299/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **12** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Degen Technology Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823377677) | [Morrel Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833973959) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock In

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in-focus-accountability/id6758227831)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### ScrollScholar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollscholar-app-blocker/id6758863299)

This app helps you break free from mindless scrolling by introducing positive friction. Earn back time for distracting apps by completing short, bite-sized language lessons.

**Highlights:** App blocker for distracting apps, Earn screen time by learning, Bite-sized language lessons, Positive friction to break habits, Uses Apple Screen Time technology, Habit-stacking for learning

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| English | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| English | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| English | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock In free?

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

### Is ScrollScholar free?

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

### Do Lock In or ScrollScholar have ads?

Lock In shows ads; ScrollScholar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lock In or ScrollScholar?

Lock In ships an update every 8 days, and ScrollScholar every 6 days. Most recently, Lock In was updated on October 31, 2026 and ScrollScholar on October 31, 2026.

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