App Blocker vs LOCKD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
App Blocker
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App Blocker: Screen Time โ Focus is easier when distractions are out of reach. App Blocker combines a flexible focus timer with real app blocking, so your chosen apps and categories stay unavailable while you work, study, read, create, or take time for yourself. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Choose the apps and categories that pull you away. App Blocker uses Apple's Screen Time permissions to shield them during an active focus session, then restores access when the session ends. START WITH A CLEAR GOAL Write down what you want to finish, choose a session length, and begin. Pick Quick, Deep, Extended, or Open mode depending on the time and attention you have available. MAKE FOCUS FEEL BETTER Settle into an immersive timer with ocean, beach, forest, mountains, campfire, rain, or a clean minimal background. Keep the session visible through Live Activities and supported widgets. PUT FOCUS ON YOUR SCHEDULE Create recurring Smart Auto routines for the moments you want to protect. When a scheduled session is due, App Blocker asks you to Start or Skip, so you stay in control. TRACK REAL PROGRESS Review focused time, weekly goals, streaks, and session history. Completed, ended-early, and skipped sessions are recorded honestly, helping you see the routine you are actually building. BUILT FOR DAILY FOCUS โข App and category blocking during active sessions โข Flexible goal-led focus timer โข Quick, Deep, Extended, and Open modes โข Immersive animated backgrounds โข Recurring Smart Auto schedules โข Weekly goals, streaks, and history โข Live Activities, Dynamic Island, and widgets โข Calm design without a cluttered dashboard App blocking requires Screen Time authorization and only applies after you select what App Blocker should block. One full 15-minute focus session is free. No purchase or subscription trial is required for this session. Continued focus sessions and Smart Auto require a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Existing lifetime owners keep access. Prices and any eligible annual trial are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled and can be managed in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
LOCKD
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Take Your Time Back LOCKD is your personal focus and screen-time protector. Block the apps that steal your attention, set your own unlock rules, and stay accountable with sharp, no-excuses reminders โ all designed to help you break the scroll cycle for good. KEY FEATURES App Blocking Choose exactly which apps distract you most โ social media, games, or anything else โ and lock them behind LOCKD's shield. When you try to open a blocked app, LOCKD stops you in your tracks. Custom Unlock Duration Set how long you can access an app when you need to โ 10 seconds to 10 minutes โ so you stay intentional instead of falling back into autopilot scrolling. Accountability Quotes Every block screen delivers a sharp, honest reminder โ no fluffy affirmations, just the truth about what your time is actually worth. Choose from categories like Focus, Family, and Business to match what motivates you. Progress Tracking See your streaks and stay motivated as you build real focus habits, day after day. PERFECT FOR Anyone who loses hours to mindless scrolling Students and professionals who need real focus time Parents wanting to be present instead of distracted Anyone who's tried willpower alone and needs backup People tired of screen time tools that are too easy to ignore WHY LOCKD? Real blocking, not just tracking Unlock durations you control Quotes that hold you accountable, not coddle you Clean, distraction-free interface Privacy-first: your data stays yours Stop lying to yourself about "just one more scroll." Download LOCKD today and get your time back. A LOCKD SUBSCRIPTION is required to access app-blocking features and full app functionality. If you choose a LOCKD subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple Account Settings. Your Apple Account will be charged upon purchase confirmation. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, the remaining trial period will be forfeited. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://junnybunnyprivacypolicy.blogspot.com/2026/07/lockd-privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: App Blocker at every 8 days against LOCKD's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. App Blocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and LOCKD sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
App Blocker ships an update every 8 days, LOCKD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | App Blocker | LOCKD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days โ better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.6 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Yurii Koshkin | Fabian-Remus Plavat |
In-app purchases
App Blocker
- Weekly$2.997 Days
- Monthly Pro$5.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$89.99
LOCKD
- LOCKD PREMIUM3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- LOCKD PREMIUM3 Days trial$49.991 Year









