Comparison

Held vs Lock On

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

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Held

Features
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Held helps you turn intentions into repeatable focus rituals, then protects that time by blocking distracting apps while your ritual is active. Create rituals manually, by voice, or simply tell the in-app AI coach what you want to do and how long you have. Held turns it into a clear, step-by-step ritual you can follow. What you can do with Held Create focus rituals in seconds (manual, voice, or AI-guided) Block selected apps or block everything during a ritual (so you can’t β€œaccidentally” drift) Build streaks and stay consistent with gentle momentum Track your progress and see how your habits evolve over time Get coaching when you feel the urge to unlock, quick prompts, not essays Perfect for Deep work, studying, evening shutdown routines, workouts, reading, journaling, anything you want to protect from distractions. Make focus automatic. Protect your time. Build your streak. Privacy Policy URL: https://held-app.framer.website/legals/privacy-policy Terms of Service (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Lock On

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You have set a screen time limit before. And tapped straight through it. That isn't a willpower problem – a reminder you can easily dismiss was never a limit. Lock On removes the tap-through. Reach your daily limit – and the apps block. Want more time? It costs focus credits at an overtime rate you set in advance, back when you were thinking clearly. WHY THIS ONE HOLDS Screen Time asks nicely, then lets you tap Ignore. Blockers can be switched off the second you want them off. Lock On makes scrolling past your limit cost something real you chose in advance. Tightening your terms takes effect immediately. Loosening them waits 48 hours, so a bad evening can't quietly rewrite the deal. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your apps – or join a curated challenge in Discover that people are already running. 2. Set one daily limit for all of them combined. 3. Set your overtime rate – what 15 more minutes should cost? 4. Pick a finish line – a week, a month, or your own end date. 5. Lock on! WHAT YOU GET β€’ Daily limits that block, not notifications you swipe away β€’ A pause screen before a distracting app, with your minutes left β€’ Overtime in 15-minute blocks, at the rate you set β€’ Clean days rewards, a streak, and a run that survives a rough day β€’ Calendar history plus daily, monthly, and yearly summaries β€’ Trophies from Bronze to Diamond when you finish a challenge β€’ Alerts as you approach your limit β€’ Locked challenges that can't be paused, loosened, or ended prematurely. WHAT PEOPLE USE IT FOR β€’ Doomscrolling on feeds and short video β€’ Protecting deep work and study sessions β€’ Keeping games and streaming from taking the whole evening β€’ Getting off the phone before bed ABOUT FOCUS CREDITS Credits are your cushion for the days that go sideways. Going up to your limit doesn't take them from you – buying overtime does, and only when you choose to. Earn them on clean days and referrals, or top up for a bigger cushion. Runway shows how much overtime your balance still covers. LOCK ON PRO Lock On Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, available monthly or annually, and new subscribers start with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription or turn off auto-renew in your Apple Account settings. Focus credit packs are one-time purchases and do not renew. Terms of Service: https://lockon.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://lockon.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Held4 screens
Lock On4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Lock On at 3 against Held's 1. Lock On also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Held sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Lock On sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Held versus Lock On: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeldLock On
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRelja BulajicBinVision Solutions Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Held

Subscriptions2
  • Held Premium$5.991 Month
  • Held Premium$49.991 Year
6 purchases

Lock On

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Pro - Annual$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • 5 Credits$4.99
  • 10 Credits$9.99
  • 25 Credits$24.99
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  • 50 Credits$49.99

Questions

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

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