# Locki vs Lettuce

The clearest difference is monetization model: Locki at free with in-app purchases against Lettuce's subscription. Locki also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Lettuce's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Locki sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Lettuce sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Locki against 5.0 for Lettuce. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Locki ships an update every 10 days, Lettuce every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locki | Lettuce |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locki-focus-and-block-apps/id6758670774/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lettuce-screen-time-control/id6759941972/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 77 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Srreal Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874313043) | [Stanislav Perevozchikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881800184) |

## What reviewers say

### Locki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locki-focus-and-block-apps/id6758670774)

This app helps you stop wasting time on your phone by combining a focus timer with a growing avatar companion. Block distracting apps and track your progress to build momentum and achieve your goals.

**Highlights:** Focus timer with customizable sessions, Avatar companion that evolves with focus time, App blocker for distracting applications, Streak tracking and daily stats, Daily tasks and challenges, Stats dashboard for progress monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### Lettuce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lettuce-screen-time-control/id6759941972)

This app uses a virtual plant that thrives on focused time and wilts with distracting app usage. It allows users to block specific apps or categories, set manual or recurring focus sessions, and earn rewards for consistent focus. All features require a subscription.

**Highlights:** Focus plant visualizer, App and category blocking, Manual and scheduled focus sessions, Lock screen live activity, Streaks, badges, and daily goals, Vacation mode

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lettuce Premium (1 Week) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Lettuce Premium (1 Year) | $14.99 | per year |
| Lettuce Premium (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Lettuce Premium (1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Locki free?

Locki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lettuce free?

Lettuce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Locki or Lettuce?

Locki and Lettuce are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Locki or Lettuce have ads?

Locki shows ads; Lettuce does not.

### Which is updated more often, Locki or Lettuce?

Locki ships an update every 10 days, and Lettuce every 5 days. Most recently, Locki was updated on October 31, 2026 and Lettuce on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*