Comparison

DoomFree vs LockThem

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

Head to head
About

DoomFree

This app helps you break free from addictive app usage by rewarding real-world habits with screen time. Earn coins for healthy actions like walking or reflecting, then use them to unlock your most time-consuming apps. Achieve a better balance with your phone.

Highlights
  • Lock addictive apps
  • Earn coins for real-world habits
  • Unlock screen time with coins
  • Focus companion with mood indicator
  • Daily streaks and rewards
  • Visual progress tracking
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Stop fighting doomscrolling with willpower. Use a system that puts you back in control. DoomFree blocks your most addictive apps until you earn screen time through real-world habits. Every healthy action gives you coins. Coins unlock the apps that usually steal your time. Healthy habits → Earn coins → Unlock apps Less scrolling. More balance. ——— How DoomFree Works 1. Lock your doomscrolling apps - Choose the apps that waste your time. 2. Complete simple real-life habits - Walk, step outside, reflect, eat a healthy meal, and more. 3. Earn coins for every habit - Each coin unlocks 1 minute of screen time. 4. Spend coins to access locked apps - No coins = no scrolling. The system naturally limits your scrolling without forcing strict bans. Maximum daily unlock: 100 minutes. ——— Meet Doomi Your focus companion. Doomi’s mood reflects your daily progress: Exhausted → Tired → Happy → Excited As you complete habits, Doomi gains energy and becomes more lively. The more you take care of yourself, the happier Doomi becomes. ——— Stay Motivated With Rewards Build consistency without pressure. • Daily streaks for completing habits • Unlock animated Doomi moments in your gallery • New app icons unlocked as your streak grows • Visual progress that makes improvement satisfying Even completing just one habit per day keeps your streak alive. ——— Designed to Break Doomscrolling DoomFree helps reduce: • Endless social media scrolling • Constant phone checking • Digital fatigue • Lack of focus • Screen time that spirals out of control Instead of forcing discipline, DoomFree builds balance into your phone usage. ——— Private by Design Your habits and activity stay on your device. No unnecessary data collection. ——— Built by someone who struggled with doomscrolling and reduced daily screen time from 5+ hours to under 2 hours. If you want a healthier relationship with your phone, DoomFree gives you a system that actually works. Download DoomFree today. DoomFree requires a subscription to access all features. Support: support@doomfree.app Terms: https://doomfree.app/terms-of-service Privacy: https://doomfree.app/privacy-policy

About

LockThem

Features
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Take back control of your phone with LockThem. LockThem helps you block distracting apps, protect your focus, and create stronger digital habits. When you know you should not open something, LockThem makes it easier to stick to your decision. Whether you want to stay off social media, stop doomscrolling, focus on work, study without interruptions, or create healthier routines, LockThem gives you a faster and more intentional way to lock the apps that pull your attention away. Why LockThem • Lock distracting apps in seconds • Create focused sessions for work, study, reading, or rest • Use stricter unlock conditions when you need more discipline • Reduce impulsive app opening and mindless scrolling • Build better phone habits with a cleaner, calmer flow Designed for real self control LockThem is built for people using the app on their own device. It is not about soft reminders. It is about making distraction harder to reach when you have something more important to do. Use LockThem to • Block social media during work • Lock entertainment apps before bed • Stay away from shopping apps during no spend periods • Create study sessions without temptation • Protect deep work, meetings, writing time, or family time Core features • App locking with Apple Screen Time integration • Fast lock creation • Flexible lock durations • Multiple lock support • Immediate protection for selected apps • Basic and stricter unlock paths • Clean, focused interface • Privacy friendly on-device behavior where supported by Apple frameworks Who it is for • Students • Professionals • Creators • Founders • Anyone trying to reduce screen time and use their phone more intentionally LockThem is for moments when motivation is not enough and you want your phone to help you keep your promise to yourself. Download LockThem and make distraction harder to reach. Privacy Policy: https://www.sahancava.me/#lockthem-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.sahancava.me/#lockthem-terms-of-use

Screenshots

DoomFree4 screens
LockThem4 screens

Verdict

The call

DoomFree and LockThem are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. DoomFree sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and LockThem sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DoomFree versus LockThem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoomFreeLockThem
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSin Ong CheaSahan Cava

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DoomFree

Subscriptions4
  • DoomFree Pro (Weekly)$2.997 Days
  • DoomFree Pro (Yearly)$9.991 Year
  • DoomFree Pro (Yearly)$59.991 Year
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  • DoomFree Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
4 purchases

LockThem

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is DoomFree free?
DoomFree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockThem free?
LockThem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DoomFree or LockThem have ads?
Neither DoomFree nor LockThem shows ads.

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