Comparison

LockScreen Calendar Maker vs Stop Doomscrolling

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

Head to head
About

LockScreen Calendar Maker

Transform your iPhone Lock Screen into a functional calendar display. Overlay your monthly or yearly schedule, to-do lists, and events onto custom wallpaper. View your agenda at a glance without unlocking your device.

Highlights
  • Customizable calendar wallpapers
  • Syncs with Apple, Google, Outlook calendars
  • In-app event management and reminders
  • Multiple calendar view styles
  • Photo integration for backgrounds
  • Automatic wallpaper updates via iOS Shortcut
  • Local data processing for privacy
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Turn your iPhone Lock Screen into a beautiful, functional calendar. Lock Screen Calendar allows you to create custom wallpaper that display your monthly or yearly schedule directly on your lock screen. View dates at a glance without ever opening an app or unlocking your phone. Whether you need a productivity tool or an aesthetic upgrade, our calendar wallpaper maker lets you combine your favorite photos with clean, readable calendar grids. KEY FEATURES: - CALENDAR WALLPAPERS Overlay a calendar, schedule, to-do list on your Lock Screen. Check the date instantly. Perfect for minimalists and planners who value efficiency. + Sync with APPLE calendar & GOOGLE calendar & OUTLOOK calendar + Sync with APPLE Reminders - IN-APP CALENDAR & REMINDERS * View your month and events inside the app. * Add, edit, and delete events – Create events with title, date/time, repeat (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.), reminders, and notes. * Event reminders – Get notified before events (e.g. 5 or 15 minutes before). Tapping the notification opens the app to the Calendar tab. - TOTAL CUSTOMIZATION Make it yours. Choose from multiple styles: * Eisenhower Matrix: priority matrix, todo list * Agenda/Schedule: Today, Month, Week, 2-Week Schedule, Week + daily agenda * Classic Month: A clean grid view of the current month. * Full Year: See the big picture with progress dots. * Lunar Calendar: Track solar and lunar dates together. * Life Progress: Visualize your week or month of life. - DESIGN YOUR WAY * Photos: Use your own images as backgrounds. * Style: Adjust colors, dim levels, and first day of the week (Mon/Sun). * Markers: Highlight "Today" with dots, rings, or squares. - SMART AUTOMATION Set it and forget it. Use our pre-built iOS Shortcut to automatically update your Lock Screen wallpaper every morning. Your calendar stays fresh daily without manual editing. *** PRIVACY FIRST Your data belongs to you. All calendar processing happens locally on your device. We do not collect, store, or track your personal events. Download Lock Screen Calendar today and organize your life right from your wallpaper. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Stop Doomscrolling

This app helps you reclaim your time by setting boundaries for distracting applications. It offers proactive blocking based on usage time, app opens, or fixed schedules, alongside screen time tracking and motivational challenges to reduce digital noise.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Track screen time usage
  • Set daily usage limits
  • Limit app opens
  • Schedule focus time
  • Digital detox challenges
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Fight Brainrot. Reclaim Your Life. You pick up your phone for "just one second" - and 45 minutes vanish. Modern life keeps your brain in a constant loop of scrolling, notifications, and noise. Derot gives you a calm space, clear boundaries for distracting apps, and a chance to breathe again. Take control with proactive app blocking based on usage time, app opens, or fixed hours. WHAT YOU GET: - Block Distractions: Block selected apps such as TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and games, where supported by your device - Track Screen Time: See where your time goes with easy-to-read usage analytics - Set Daily Limits: Choose your usage-time limits, get gentle reminders, and stay on track - Limit App Opens: Set a limit on how many times you open an app, not how often you unlock your phone - Schedule Focus Time: Block apps during fixed time windows you choose - Brain Health Score: Get an overview of your phone habits with a score for motivation, not a clinical assessment - 7-Day Digital Detox: Build streaks, earn rewards, and stay engaged with daily challenges - Progress Tracking: See your improvement day by day, week by week - Supportive Habits: Add meaningful activities alongside app blocking to spend less time scrolling WHY DEROT? Screen time data is a start. Derot helps you turn awareness into action by combining app blocking, usage tracking, and daily challenges. Set rules around usage time, app opens, or scheduled hours to reduce distractions and feel more present. Habits and rewards provide extra motivation; completing habits is not a requirement for unlocking apps or gaining more screen time. REAL RESULTS: - Users reduce screen time by an average of 2+ hours daily - 94% of users feel less distracted after one week - Build lasting habits with daily streaks and challenges PRIVATE & SECURE: - No account required - Much of your data, including habit logs and app blocking selections, is stored locally on your device - We do not sell your personal data - Usage, device, purchase, and diagnostic data may be processed as described in our Privacy Policy Stop scrolling. Start living. Download Derot and take back control of your time today. Website: https://getderot.com Terms of Service: https://getderot.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://getderot.com/policy

Screenshots

LockScreen Calendar Maker4 screens
Stop Doomscrolling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: LockScreen Calendar Maker at 42 against Stop Doomscrolling's 1. Stop Doomscrolling's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LockScreen Calendar Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Stop Doomscrolling sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stop Doomscrolling holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockScreen Calendar Maker has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockScreen Calendar Maker ships an update every 3 days, Stop Doomscrolling every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LockScreen Calendar Maker versus Stop Doomscrolling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockScreen Calendar MakerStop Doomscrolling
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (42 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVinh VoAnh Nguyen

Customer experience

LockScreen Calendar Maker

All ratings42 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

Stop Doomscrolling

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LockScreen Calendar Maker

Subscriptions1
  • Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99
5 purchases

Stop Doomscrolling

Subscriptions4
  • Derot Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Derot Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Derot Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Derot Annual Subscription1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Derot Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is LockScreen Calendar Maker free?
LockScreen Calendar Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stop Doomscrolling free?
Stop Doomscrolling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LockScreen Calendar Maker or Stop Doomscrolling?
Stop Doomscrolling is rated higher. LockScreen Calendar Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Stop Doomscrolling averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LockScreen Calendar Maker or Stop Doomscrolling have ads?
Neither LockScreen Calendar Maker nor Stop Doomscrolling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LockScreen Calendar Maker or Stop Doomscrolling?
LockScreen Calendar Maker ships an update every 3 days, and Stop Doomscrolling every 5 days. Most recently, LockScreen Calendar Maker was updated on November 9, 2026 and Stop Doomscrolling on November 10, 2026.

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