SocialMax vs SetLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SocialMax
This app provides in-the-moment AI-powered support for social anxiety. It offers personalized conversation starters, instant relief tools, and guided CBT exercises to help users build confidence in real-life social situations.
- AI companion for social support
- Personalized conversation starters
- Instant SOS relief tools
- Guided CBT exercises
- Exposure ladders for facing fears
- Progress tracking and goal setting
- Local data storage for privacy
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Confidence isn't about being fearless. It's about being prepared. SocialMax is your pocket coach for real social situations — not a meditation app you use at home, not a therapy journal you fill out later. SocialMax helps you in the moment, when you need it most. Over 15 million adults in the US experience social anxiety. Smart, capable people who just freeze up at parties, meetings, and dates. SocialMax was built for them. MEET MAX, YOUR AI COMPANION Max is a wise, friendly owl who's always in your corner. Need to calm down before a big event? Max walks you through it. Stuck for something to say? Max has your back. Max uses proven CBT and ACT therapy techniques, personalized to your situation. EVENT PREP Got a party, meeting, or date coming up? Tell Max who'll be there and get personalized conversation starters tailored to those people. Walk in with a game plan, not panic. SOS — INSTANT IN-THE-MOMENT HELP Anxiety hits when you least expect it. Tap SOS for instant relief: a talking point you prepped, a natural exit strategy, or a quick breathing exercise to calm your nerves. PROVEN CBT TOOLS Challenge anxious thoughts with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques used by therapists worldwide. Track your thought patterns and watch your confidence grow. EXPOSURE LADDERS Face fears gradually at your own pace. Start small, build momentum, and celebrate every step forward. MY JOURNEY Set personal confidence goals and let Max break them into achievable milestones. Track your progress and see how far you've come. THOUGHT JOURNAL Capture anxious thoughts in the moment and work through them with guided CBT exercises. Spot patterns over time and build healthier thinking habits. WHAT MAKES SOCIALMAX DIFFERENT • Built for real situations, not just quiet reflection • AI companion that adapts to YOUR social challenges • In-the-moment tools, not after-the-fact journaling • Evidence-based CBT and ACT techniques • No account required — your data stays on your device START FREE Free for 7 days. No charge during your trial. After your trial ends, you will be automatically charged $9.99/month to continue. Cancel anytime before your trial ends to avoid being charged. Terms of Use: https://socialmax.net/terms.html Privacy matters: SocialMax stores your data locally on your device. We don't sell your information. Ever. Privacy Policy: https://socialmax.net/privacy.html
SetLock
This app helps you stay focused during workout rest periods by automatically blocking distracting applications. It features a dedicated rest timer, progress tracking, and customizable blocking rules to ensure you get back to lifting without getting sidetracked.
- Automatic app blocking during rest
- Dedicated lifting rest timer
- Workout consistency scoring
- Progress tracking and trend spotting
- Customizable blocking rules
- Apple Watch support for hands-free control
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SetLock is the gym workout tracker that keeps you lifting — not scrolling. When your rest timer ends, your distracting apps lock until you log your next set. No discipline required. TRAIN WITH INTENT Log weight, reps, and exercises in seconds. See your last session so you always know what to beat. Hit a PR → get instant feedback. BUILT-IN PROGRESSION Track strength over time with simple charts. See what’s improving — and what’s not. AI WORKOUT PLANS Answer a few questions. Get a personalized weekly plan in seconds. YOUR WEEK, ORGANIZED Plan workouts by day. Know exactly what to train — every time you walk in. FOCUS MODE (APP BLOCKING) When rest ends, distractions lock. Instagram, TikTok, YouTube — gone until your next set. Choose your level: • No Blocking • Delayed • Immediate APPLE WATCH READY Run your workout from your wrist. Log sets without touching your phone. POST-WORKOUT INSIGHTS Review sets, timing, and performance. Save workouts as templates. SETLOCK PRO Unlock: • AI programs • Progress charts • Full history • Strength ratings • Unlimited plans • CSV export Start your workout in under 10 seconds. Rest. Lock. Lift. Repeat. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.setlock.org/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: SetLock at free against SocialMax's free with in-app purchases. SetLock also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 1). SocialMax's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SocialMax sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and SetLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SocialMax holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SetLock has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | SocialMax | SetLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Montgomery | John Sokol |
Customer experience
SocialMax
SetLock
In-app purchases
SocialMax
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Annual$79.991 Year
- Lifetime$159.99
SetLock
- SetLock Pro$6.991 Month
- SetLock Pro$39.991 Year









