Comparison

Loopdrop vs App Screen Time Lock

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

Head to head
About

Loopdrop

Features
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Stop scrolling. Start doing. We all lose time to endless scrolling. Loopdrop helps you take control back. When scrolling turns automatic, Loopdrop steps in and gently redirects you to something that actually matters. How it works: β€’ Detects when you spend too much time on distracting apps β€’ Interrupts the scroll at the right moment β€’ Suggests quick, meaningful tasks β€’ Helps you build better habits over time What you can do with Loopdrop: β€’ Set custom goals and micro-tasks β€’ Get real-time nudges when scrolling takes over β€’ Block apps during focus sessions β€’ Track your progress and time regained β€’ Turn small actions into real momentum Why Loopdrop? Because the problem isn’t scrolling - it’s losing control of your time. Loopdrop gives it back.

About

App Screen Time Lock

Features
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App Screen Time Lock helps you set clear daily boundaries for distracting apps. Choose the apps you want to control, give each one its own allowance, and the app applies a Screen Time shield after that allowance is used. Use it to: - Set separate daily limits for social, video, games, and other distracting apps - Enable Strict Lock to reduce impulsive changes after limits are active - Add a Guardian Code for an extra accountability step on sensitive changes - Set a local accountability partner name for shareable unlock requests - Share unlock request messages through the iOS share sheet when you need help deciding - Use limited Break Passes for short, intentional pauses without deleting your setup - Review and share a local event log for lock, pass, and settings changes - Keep useful apps available while only blocking the apps you selected The app uses Apple's Screen Time frameworks. Selected apps are handled as Apple-protected tokens, and your limit settings, Guardian Code data, accountability settings, break-pass state, and event logs are stored locally on your device.

Screenshots

Loopdrop4 screens
App Screen Time Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

Loopdrop and App Screen Time Lock are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Loopdrop versus App Screen Time Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopdropApp Screen Time Lock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuval PressKRISHNA PINNAMANENI

In-app purchases

None

Loopdrop

No in-app purchases

None

App Screen Time Lock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loopdrop free?
Loopdrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is App Screen Time Lock free?
App Screen Time Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Loopdrop or App Screen Time Lock have ads?
Neither Loopdrop nor App Screen Time Lock shows ads.

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