# Year Progress vs Amber Lock

The clearest difference is device support: Year Progress at 3 against Amber Lock's 1. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Year Progress sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Amber Lock sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Year Progress against 5.0 for Amber Lock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Year Progress ships an update weekly, Amber Lock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Year Progress | Amber Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/year-progress-widget/id6758316241/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amber-lock-screen-time-limit/id6800528861/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samet Pilav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872201343) | [Gnomestead Collective LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842522057) |

## What reviewers say

### Year Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/year-progress-widget/id6758316241)

Visualize your year's progress with aesthetic widgets and lock screen backgrounds. Track remaining days and stay motivated with customizable themes and symbols. Share your progress visually to inspire others.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen background wallpaper generator, Elegant Lock Screen widgets, Home Screen widgets, Apple Watch app & complications, Deep customization options, Visual day grid calendar, Shareable progress cards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Year Progress Yearly Premium | $1.99 | per year |
| Year Progress Unlimited | $0.99 | one-time |


### Amber Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amber-lock-screen-time-limit/id6800528861)

This app locks distracting applications behind a unique challenge: you must walk to unlock them. Earn screen time by increasing your daily steps and reclaiming your focus.

**Highlights:** Seal distracting apps, Unlock apps by walking, Customize step-to-time ratio, Set unlock duration limits, Track reclaimed screen time, Home screen widget for quick access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Step Power Bank (1x) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Step Power Bank (3x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Step Power Bank (10x) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Step Tank | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Burn | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Settings Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Year Progress free?

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

### Is Amber Lock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Year Progress or Amber Lock?

Year Progress and Amber Lock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Year Progress or Amber Lock have ads?

Neither Year Progress nor Amber Lock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Year Progress or Amber Lock?

Year Progress ships an update weekly, and Amber Lock every 5 days. Most recently, Year Progress was updated on November 5, 2026 and Amber Lock on November 6, 2026.

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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.*