# Sentence vs ThankLock

Sentence and ThankLock both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ThankLock's written reviews are positive against 60% of Sentence's. ThankLock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Sentence's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sentence sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. ThankLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sentence against 5.0 for ThankLock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sentence has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Sentence's written reviews are positive against 100% of ThankLock's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sentence | ThankLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-screen-time-control/id6759405604/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thanklock-app-blocker/id6762025218/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daksh Kaushik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868343853) | [MPR Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562023377) |

## What reviewers say

### Sentence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-screen-time-control/id6759405604)

This app introduces a unique approach to screen time management by requiring users to handwrite and scan a sentence to unlock blocked applications. It aims to create a deliberate pause between impulse and action, offering a robust system for managing digital distractions.

**Highlights:** Handwritten sentence scanning for app unlock, Block specific apps or categories, Customizable time-based schedules, Multiple block group configurations, Zen Mode to prevent app deletion, Choice of sentence prompts (enquiry, affirmation, literature, roasting, custom)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premum | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |


### ThankLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thanklock-app-blocker/id6762025218)

This app helps break phone addiction by requiring users to write a gratitude entry before accessing blocked apps. It provides a private journal of reflections and offers 30-minute access windows, fostering a positive habit instead of strict limitations.

**Highlights:** App blocking via Screen Time, Gratitude entry requirement, 30-minute access windows, Private digital journal, Streak tracking, No account or cloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sentence free?

Sentence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ThankLock free?

ThankLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sentence or ThankLock?

Sentence and ThankLock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Sentence or ThankLock have ads?

Neither Sentence nor ThankLock shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*