Comparison

ScreenHalt vs PomoLock

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

Head to head
About

ScreenHalt

This app helps you regain control of your digital habits by setting strict limits on app usage and opens. It enforces these boundaries to prevent mindless scrolling and encourage discipline. Take back your time and build healthier routines with its simple, distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Limit daily app opens
  • Set time limits for specific apps
  • Enforce strict usage boundaries
  • Simple and distraction-free interface
  • Build healthier digital habits
Features
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ScreenHalt helps you focus and reduce mindless scrolling by putting firm limits on how much time you spend on apps each day. Set daily limits for app opens and screen time, then let ScreenHalt enforce them. When you reach your limit, access is blocked — no extra scrolling, no exceptions. Designed for people who want real control over their digital habits, ScreenHalt encourages discipline without guilt. Features: • Limit daily app opens • Limit time spent in specific apps • Enforce strict usage boundaries • Simple and distraction-free experience Take back your time and build healthier habits with ScreenHalt. ScreenHalt offers premium features through auto-renewable subscriptions. • Payment will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings Terms of Service: https://ScreenHalt.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://ScreenHalt.app/privacy-policy

About

PomoLock

Features
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Make room for focused work with PomoLock: AppBlocker. PomoLock combines a Pomodoro timer with app blocking to help you protect time for the work that matters. Whether you are studying, working, reading, or trying to spend less time on your phone, PomoLock helps you stay with the task in front of you instead of getting pulled into distractions. Start a focus session, block the apps that usually break your flow, and return to your work after a short break. The experience is simple enough to use every day, so it supports a routine you can actually keep. Features • Pomodoro-based focus sessions • App blocking during focus time • Short breaks and repeat sessions • A practical routine for study, work, and daily tasks • A clean interface that helps you get started quickly PomoLock is designed to make focused time easier to protect and screen time more intentional. Some blocking features may require device permissions or system settings. Terms: https://axiomatic-change-d00.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-341ad40adeef80989f48d80f5819ad5d?pvs=74

Screenshots

ScreenHalt4 screens
PomoLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ScreenHalt at none against PomoLock's shown. PomoLock's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ScreenHalt sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and PomoLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ScreenHalt versus PomoLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenHaltPomoLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreenHalt LLCPeaceCode

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ScreenHalt

Subscriptions2
  • One Month Premium$8.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$149.99
2 purchases

PomoLock

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99

Questions

Is ScreenHalt free?
ScreenHalt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PomoLock free?
PomoLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScreenHalt or PomoLock have ads?
PomoLock shows ads; ScreenHalt does not.

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