Comparison

KLOCK vs LockBuddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

KLOCK

Features
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When you need to focus, choose KLOCK. Keep reaching for your phone when you’re supposed to be studying? It’s time to really lock in. Key Features AI Focus Care If you get distracted while studying, AI catches it instantly. It smartly checks whether you’re actually focused, so your study flow doesn’t get interrupted. Timelapse That Records Your Effort Your study sessions are automatically recorded and turned into clean, shareable timelapse videos. Seeing how long you truly stayed focused naturally boosts your motivation. 25 Minutes On β†’ Real Breaks Focus for 25 minutes and break time is automatically earned. Go hard when you study, fully relax when you rest. Clean Design + Dark Mode A sleek, distraction-free interface. Just having it open makes you feel more focused. Start today with Clark and turn your study time into real, intentional time. When you track it, it changes. Focus becomes a habit.

About

LockBuddy

Features
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LockBuddy helps you protect your own Screen Time rules when willpower is not enough. Choose distracting apps, set daily limits, and let iPhone shield those apps when their time is up. For stronger accountability, add a trusted person as your Guardian and let them hold the local Guardian Code for sensitive changes. LockBuddy is built for adults who want fewer loopholes: - Per-app daily limits - Strict Lock for no-change days - Local Guardian Code for protected edits - Break passes for limited emergencies - Shareable unlock request messages - Shareable local event log - No account required - No backend required LockBuddy uses Apple's Screen Time frameworks. App selections are private system tokens, and your settings stay on your device.

Screenshots

KLOCK4 screens
LockBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

KLOCK and LockBuddy are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
KLOCK versus LockBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKLOCKLockBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size102 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChanwoo SeongKRISHNA PINNAMANENI

In-app purchases

None

KLOCK

No in-app purchases

None

LockBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KLOCK free?
KLOCK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LockBuddy free?
LockBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KLOCK or LockBuddy have ads?
Neither KLOCK nor LockBuddy shows ads.

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