KLOCK vs LockBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
KLOCK
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When you need to focus, choose KLOCK. Keep reaching for your phone when youβre supposed to be studying? Itβs time to really lock in. Key Features AI Focus Care If you get distracted while studying, AI catches it instantly. It smartly checks whether youβre actually focused, so your study flow doesnβt 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.
LockBuddy
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | KLOCK | LockBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chanwoo Seong | KRISHNA PINNAMANENI |
In-app purchases
KLOCK
No in-app purchases
LockBuddy
No in-app purchases








