Comparison

LockPact vs Flatbed

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

Head to head
About

LockPact

This app pairs you with a trusted partner for mutual screen time accountability. You both select apps to lock on your own devices, and only your partner can approve unlocking them. It's designed to help users reduce phone usage through shared responsibility.

Highlights
  • Mutual app locking with a partner
  • Unlock requests require partner approval
  • Bypass notifications sent to partner
  • Private screen time data processing
  • Solo lock timer for practice
  • Pairing via 6-digit code
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Your partner holds the key. LockPact pairs you with someone you trust for mutual screen time accountability. You both choose which apps to lock on your own device. Only your partner can approve unlocking. Free. HOW IT WORKS Pair with a friend, partner, or roommate using a 6-digit code Each of you selects which apps to lock on your own device When you need access, send an unlock request — your partner approves or declines That's it. No subscriptions, no surveillance, no complicated setup. WHY IT WORKS Willpower runs out. Accountability doesn't. Every solo app blocker eventually fails — because you're the one who can turn it off. LockPact is different: your locked apps need your partner's approval to open. That one moment of friction changes everything. And yes — bypass is still possible. Apple makes bulletproof locking impossible on iOS. We're honest about that. But when you bypass LockPact, your partner gets notified. Bypassing isn't silent anymore. It's embarrassing. That's the point. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT • Mutual — you lock each other's apps, not just your own • Honest — no false promises about "bulletproof" blocking • Actually free — core accountability features cost nothing, forever • Private — your screen time data never leaves your device Every other app blocker is you vs. yourself. LockPact makes screen time a pact between two people. WHAT'S FREE Everything that matters for accountability: • Pair with a partner via 6-digit invite code • Select apps to lock on your own device • Send and receive unlock requests • Get notified when your partner bypasses • Solo lock timer (for solo practice before pairing) No subscription. No paywall on core features. One optional ad plays before an unlock request is sent — that friction is the whole product. PRIVACY Your screen time data never leaves your device. LockPact only syncs lock status and unlock requests — never which apps you use, when you use them, or how long. Screen Time API data is processed on-device only, as required by Apple. Built for adults who want to spend less time on their phones — together.

About

Flatbed

Transform your device into a rapid, private document scanner. Capture, enhance, organize, and export documents with on-device processing and OCR for secure, searchable files.

Highlights
  • Private on-device scanning
  • Intelligent edge detection
  • Auto-capture functionality
  • Non-destructive image filters
  • On-device OCR for text search
  • Folder organization
  • Searchable PDF export
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Scan documents, receipts, and notes into PDFs — privately, on your iPhone. Share standard PDFs for free. No Flatbed account and no subscription. Keep everything local, or opt in to private iCloud sync. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Scanning and OCR happen on your device. Documents remain local unless you enable iCloud Sync. Flatbed never sends your scans to our servers and never tracks you across apps or websites. SCAN ANYTHING Point your camera at any document, receipt, whiteboard, or note. Intelligent edge detection finds your document, corrects perspective, and produces crisp scans automatically. Turn on Auto-Capture and scans fire the moment your document is steady — no tap required. ENHANCE WITH FILTERS Apply non-destructive image filters to every page: Original, Color Enhanced, Grayscale, Black & White, or High Contrast. Each page keeps its own filter, and exports always reflect your choices. SEARCH YOUR DOCUMENTS On-device OCR extracts text from every scan — no internet connection is required for recognition. With Pro, search your library by keyword and export PDFs with selectable, searchable text. OPTIONAL ICLOUD SYNC Enable iCloud Sync to keep complete documents — including full-resolution pages, titles, folders, tags, and OCR text — available across your devices through your private iCloud database. Flatbed has no access to that data. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Create folders to sort documents by project, client, or category. Rename, move, and rearrange anything. Long-press to enter multi-select mode and batch delete, move, or export. EXPORT & SHARE Share a standard PDF for free within the three-document limit. Pro adds searchable PDFs and individual image export. Share via AirDrop, Files, Mail, or any app through the standard share sheet. FLATBED PRO Unlock image filters, full-text OCR search, searchable PDF export, and batch operations with a single purchase. No subscription — pay once, use forever.

Screenshots

LockPact4 screens
Flatbed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flatbed at 5.0 against LockPact's 4.0. Flatbed also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. LockPact sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Flatbed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flatbed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockPact ships an update every 3 weeks, Flatbed every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LockPact versus Flatbed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockPactFlatbed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB12 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRotate, LLC.Commerce Infrastructure LLC

Customer experience

LockPact

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Flatbed

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LockPact

One-time4
  • Spark$2.99
  • Steady$6.99
  • Willpower Waiver$9.99
Show 1 more
  • Torch$14.99
1 purchases

Flatbed

One-time1
  • Flatbed Pro$9.99

Questions

Is LockPact free?
LockPact is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flatbed free?
Flatbed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LockPact or Flatbed?
Flatbed is rated higher. LockPact averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Flatbed averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LockPact or Flatbed have ads?
LockPact shows ads; Flatbed does not.
Which is updated more often, LockPact or Flatbed?
LockPact ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flatbed every 3 days. Most recently, LockPact was updated on September 28, 2026 and Flatbed on October 1, 2026.

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