Comparison

DharmaLock vs Morning Routine

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

Head to head
About

DharmaLock

Features
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Replace scrolling with mindful presence. Every time you reach for social media, DharmaLock steps in with a moment of awareness. Instead of mindless scrolling, you engage with Buddhist teachings β€” reading a sutta from the Pali Canon, reflecting on the Dharma, or sitting in brief meditation. Cultivate right attention with every unlock. WHAT YOU GET: - Lock any app behind Buddhist teachings β€” choose Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Reddit, or any app - Multiple unlock methods β€” sutta reading, fill-in-the-blank, word selection, and timed meditation - Mood-based teaching selection β€” receive passages matched to your present state of mind - Smart scheduling β€” set daily practice times or create custom lock periods - Mala bead counter β€” track your meditation and chanting practice - Family-friendly β€” uses Apple Screen Time to enforce locks reliably FREE + PREMIUM: DharmaLock requires a Premium subscription for app access. Eligible subscriptions start with Apple's 1-week introductory free trial and unlock unlimited app unlocks, unlimited schedules, advanced challenge types, and the full premium Buddhist library. BUDDHIST TEACHINGS: DharmaLock includes an extensive Buddhist text library with over 5,700 entries: - Pali Canon β€” suttas from the Digha, Majjhima, Samyutta, and Anguttara Nikayas - Vinaya Pitaka β€” monastic discipline and ethical teachings - Dhammapada β€” 423 verses of the Buddha's essential teachings - Jataka Tales β€” stories of the Buddha's previous lives - Theravada & Mahayana texts β€” spanning multiple traditions Content is organized by theme: compassion, equanimity, impermanence, loving-kindness, mindfulness, wisdom, suffering, liberation, and more. TRADITION SUPPORT: DharmaLock supports various Buddhist traditions: - Theravada: Pali Canon suttas, Vipassana meditation focus - Zen: Koans, zazen practice, Shikantaza - Tibetan: Tonglen, refuge prayers, Bodhicitta - Secular Buddhism: Mindfulness-based teachings without religious framing HOW IT WORKS: 1. Choose which apps to lock (social media, games, entertainment β€” anything) 2. Set your schedule (morning sits, evening reflection, or all day) 3. When you open a locked app, DharmaLock presents a teaching or meditation 4. Read, reflect, and unlock β€” choosing presence over distraction PRIVACY FIRST: DharmaLock processes everything on your device. No reading habits, no meditation data, and no personal information ever leaves your phone. We use Apple's built-in Screen Time framework β€” no tracking, no ads, no accounts required. LEGAL: Privacy Policy: https://apps.nereusdata.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Let the Dharma guide your attention. Choose presence over distraction.

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Morning Routine

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Win your mornings before your phone wins them. RoutineFlow guides your routine step by step, out loud, and keeps Instagram, TikTok and other distracting apps locked until you're done. For anyone who wants a morning (or evening) routine that actually happens β€” including people with ADHD who need structure, not willpower. β€’ Earn your phone: choose the apps to block from your routine's time; they unlock as soon as you finish. Safety limit and emergency unlock included. β€’ A routine that runs itself: each step announced by voice, countdown on the Lock Screen, Dynamic Island and Apple Watch, with a tap at every new step. β€’ Start in seconds: 12 ready-made routines (morning energy, calm evening, 4-7-8 breathing, desk break…), weekdays, reminders, Siri, or start it when your alarm stops. β€’ Keep going: streak with a weekly joker, statistics, ambient sounds, Lock Screen widgets, mindful minutes in Health. No account, no ads. Your routines stay on your devices and in your private iCloud; only anonymous purchase information is used to manage your subscription. Free: 2 routines, voice guidance, Live Activity, reminders, one free "Earn your phone" morning. Premium unlocks everything β€” 7-day free trial, then $24.99/year or $4.99/month. Terms of Use (EULA): https://suiteforge.app/routineflow/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://suiteforge.app/routineflow/privacy/

Screenshots

DharmaLock4 screens
Morning Routine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Morning Routine at every 5 days against DharmaLock's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. DharmaLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Morning Routine sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DharmaLock ships an update every 3 months, Morning Routine every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
DharmaLock versus Morning Routine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDharmaLockMorning Routine
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size28 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick DeutschNicolas Dojcilovic

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DharmaLock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • DharmaLock Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Morning Routine

Subscriptions2
  • RoutineFlow Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • RoutineFlow Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$59.99

Questions

Is DharmaLock free?
DharmaLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Morning Routine free?
Morning Routine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DharmaLock or Morning Routine have ads?
Neither DharmaLock nor Morning Routine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DharmaLock or Morning Routine?
DharmaLock ships an update every 3 months, and Morning Routine every 5 days. Most recently, DharmaLock was updated on October 24, 2026 and Morning Routine on October 25, 2026.

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