WhyNow vs LockHour Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WhyNow
This app helps you reduce time spent on distracting applications by requiring intentional unlocks. Create custom blocking profiles and choose from various unlock methods like physical movement, QR codes, or timers to build better phone habits.
- Block distracting apps
- Create focused profiles
- Unlock with movement challenges
- Use QR codes or NFC tags
- Add timers and delays
- Track focus progress
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WhyNow helps you spend less time on distracting apps by making every unlock intentional. Instead of relying only on limits you can ignore, WhyNow lets you create blocking profiles for the apps that pull you in, then choose how access should be unlocked. Move before you scroll, scan a QR code, tap an NFC tag, wait through a timer, pause with intention, or use emergency access when you truly need it. Use WhyNow to: - Block distracting apps with Apple Screen Time - Create focused profiles for work, study, sleep, mornings, nights, or deep focus - Unlock with pushups and movement-based challenges - Use QR codes or NFC tags as physical keys - Add timers, delays, pauses, and emergency access - Track sessions and see your focus progress over time - Build better phone habits without losing access when it matters WhyNow is built for people who want practical screen time control, not guilt. It helps you create friction in the moments when you need it most, so opening a distracting app becomes a conscious choice instead of a reflex. Start with a simple profile, choose the apps you want to block, pick an unlock method, and let WhyNow help you reclaim your time one session at a time. Terms of Use: https://tanvir.io/awesomeapps/terms Privacy Policy: https://tanvir.io/awesomeapps/privacy
LockHour Pro
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Optimized for iPhone Duo. Built with the latest SDK, the app fills the entire inner display and automatically adjusts its layout whether the device is folded or open. Lock distracting apps and websites until your timer ends — then they come back on their own. Pick a mode and tap once: Study Mode runs Pomodoro-style cycles, Deep Work protects a full block, and Sleep Wind Down helps you put the phone down at night. Turn on Hard Mode and stopping early takes a 60-second cooldown plus a typed confirmation, so you quit on purpose, not on impulse. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT • One tap to focus — start a session and your chosen apps are shielded instantly • A beautiful countdown that makes focused time feel rewarding • Build streaks and watch your reclaimed hours add up FOCUS MODES FOR EVERY MOMENT • Quick Focus — a short lock to get started • Deep Work — protect a serious work block • Study Mode — Pomodoro-style cycles with breaks • Sleep Wind Down — stop late-night scrolling • Morning Reset — start your day before the scroll • Custom — set your own length HARD MODE Add a calm moment of friction before you can stop early — a cooldown and a confirmation that help you choose intentionally. INSIGHTS THAT MOTIVATE See today’s focused time, weekly charts, streaks, and how many hours you’ve reclaimed. WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITY Glance at your progress from the Home and Lock Screen, and watch your session count down in the Dynamic Island. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, ever • No ads • No tracking, no third-party analytics • Your data never leaves your device PAY ONCE. FOCUS FOREVER. One simple purchase unlocks everything. No subscription. No hidden fees. Your attention is worth protecting. Start your first focus session today. Optimized for iPhone Duo.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LockHour Pro at every 3 days against WhyNow's every 9 days. LockHour Pro also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. WhyNow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and LockHour Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
WhyNow ships an update every 9 days, LockHour Pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WhyNow | LockHour Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taseen Tanvir | Guan Feng Lai |
In-app purchases
WhyNow
- WhyNow Monthly$9.991 Month
- WhyNow Annual Save Offer$39.991 Year
- WhyNow Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
LockHour Pro
- Lifetime Unlock$4.99









