Comparison

CosmosLock vs My Science

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

Head to head
About

CosmosLock

Features
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Feed your curiosity, not your feed. Every time you reach for social media, CosmosLock steps in with something fascinating. Instead of mindless scrolling, you learn โ€” discovering a science fact, answering a quiz question, or sitting with a mind-expanding idea. From quantum physics to deep space, evolution to neuroscience, replace your scroll habit with discovery. WHAT YOU GET: - Lock any app behind science learning โ€” choose Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, or any app - Multiple unlock methods โ€” fact reading, fill-in-the-blank, word challenges, and timed reflection - Topic-based selection โ€” choose your interests or let CosmosLock surprise you - Smart scheduling โ€” lock apps all day, study hours, evenings, or custom periods - Progress tracking โ€” see how many facts you've learned instead of hours scrolled - Family-friendly โ€” uses Apple Screen Time to enforce locks reliably FREE + PREMIUM: CosmosLock 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 science library. SCIENCE CONTENT: CosmosLock includes a curated library of over 2,100 science facts, explanations, and quiz questions: - Astronomy & Space โ€” black holes, exoplanets, the Big Bang, cosmic phenomena - Physics โ€” quantum mechanics, relativity, electromagnetism, thermodynamics - Biology & Life Sciences โ€” evolution, genetics, neuroscience, ecology - Chemistry โ€” elements, reactions, molecular structures, materials science - Earth Science โ€” geology, climate, plate tectonics, volcanoes, oceans - Mathematics โ€” beautiful proofs, paradoxes, and number theory Content ranges from accessible fun facts to deeper explanations, organized by difficulty so you're always learning at the right level. DIFFICULTY LEVELS: - Beginner: Bite-sized facts anyone can enjoy - Intermediate: Deeper explanations with context - Advanced: College-level concepts and connections - Scholar: Research-level insights and cutting-edge discoveries HOW IT WORKS: 1. Choose which apps to lock (social media, games, news โ€” anything) 2. Set your schedule (all day, study breaks, or custom) 3. When you open a locked app, CosmosLock presents a science fact or quiz 4. Learn, think, and unlock โ€” replacing empty scrolling with real knowledge PRIVACY FIRST: CosmosLock processes everything on your device. No learning data, no quiz scores, and no personal information ever leaves your phone. We use Apple's built-in Screen Time framework โ€” 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/ Stop doom scrolling. Start discovering. CosmosLock.

About

My Science

Features
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Browse science curriculum flashcards with full LaTeX and KaTeX rendering across six subjects: Mathematics, Computing, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Astronomy. Track science olympiad contests and competitions, with dates, links, and a curated textbooks list for each discipline. Explore hands-on research projects featuring real experimental data, photos, and reproducible analysis notebooks. All content is openly hosted and regularly updated.

Screenshots

CosmosLock4 screens
My Science4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Science at none against CosmosLock's 2. My Science also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. CosmosLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. My Science asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CosmosLock ships an update every 3 months, My Science every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
CosmosLock versus My Science: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCosmosLockMy Science
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size21 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick DeutschJames Dai Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CosmosLock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • CosmosLock Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
None

My Science

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CosmosLock free?
CosmosLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Science free?
My Science is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CosmosLock or My Science have ads?
Neither CosmosLock nor My Science shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CosmosLock or My Science?
CosmosLock ships an update every 3 months, and My Science every 5 days. Most recently, CosmosLock was updated on October 31, 2026 and My Science on October 31, 2026.

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