# Locked In vs Align

The clearest difference is rating: Locked In at 4.8 against Align's 1.0. Locked In also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Align's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Locked In sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Align sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Locked In holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locked In has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Locked In ships an update weekly, Align every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locked In | Align |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locked-in-screen-time-blocker/id6758916241/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/align-screen-time-blocker/id6776353435/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEELAM DESAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875733781) | [Alisher Abdulin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662331884) |

## What reviewers say

### Locked In

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locked-in-screen-time-blocker/id6758916241)

This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting applications. It uses a system of trusted guardians and location-based "red zones" to enforce focus, with customizable schedules and friction-based challenges to deter impulse usage.

**Highlights:** Guardian System for accountability, Red Zones for automatic app locking, Focus Schedules by time, Friction Challenges before app access, Trusted accountability partners

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium - Best Value | $89.00 | per year |


### Align

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/align-screen-time-blocker/id6776353435)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Align Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Align Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Locked In free?

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

### Is Align free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Locked In or Align?

Locked In is rated higher. Locked In averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Align averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Locked In or Align have ads?

Neither Locked In nor Align shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Locked In or Align?

Locked In ships an update weekly, and Align every 3 weeks. Most recently, Locked In was updated on October 24, 2026 and Align on October 24, 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.*