# Friction vs Lockrr

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lockrr at 16.4 against Friction's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Friction sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Lockrr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Friction | Lockrr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (318 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friction-reduce-screen-time/id6758893858/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **318** | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TalkUp LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767264111) | [JAHBUIKE JONATHAN OKWUDILI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782348100) |

## What reviewers say

### Friction

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friction-reduce-screen-time/id6758893858)

This app helps you break free from mindless scrolling by requiring you to complete quick physical challenges before accessing distracting apps. Earn scrolling time through exercise and build healthier digital habits with a privacy-first approach.

**Highlights:** Complete physical challenges to earn screen time, Connect to Screen Time for app control, Track progress and build discipline, Privacy-first design with on-device detection, Breaks impulsive scrolling loops, Customizable app blocking

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


### Lockrr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockrr-screen-time-blocker/id6782670783)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lockrr weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Lockrr yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Friction free?

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

### Is Lockrr free?

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

### Do Friction or Lockrr have ads?

Neither Friction nor Lockrr shows ads.

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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.*