Comparison

LLLock vs LockToLearn

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

Head to head
About

LLLock

Features
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Done with doomscrolling. LLLock is the no distractions app that blocks your apps – and only unlocks them once you've learned vocabulary. Doomscroll no more. How LLLock works Choose the apps you want to block – Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X or any other app. Set your timeout screen – how long each app stays unlocked after a quiz. Then pick your notecards and the number of words per quiz. That's it. Whenever you try to open a blocked app, the vocabulary quiz appears. Solve it – and the app unlocks. Then the cycle starts again. 4 quiz modes, one goal Match pairs, first letter, spell the word or picture quiz – LLLock mixes question types and repeats words right before you'd forget them. Real srs flashcards powered by spaced repetition, so every word actually sticks. Memorizing without extra effort No pressure, no separate study grind. You learn automatically because you want to use your apps. Over time, hundreds of memorized vocabulary words stack up – and your streaks, study time and progress show up in your stats. Create notecards yourself – or let AI do it (LLLock+) Create your own notecards directly in the app, let AI generate full card sets from any topic, or snap a photo of a vocabulary list – LLLock turns it into cards. Import from your favorite flashcard apps (all common formats supported) or download ready-made vocabulary lists by CEFR level (A1 to C2). With text-to-speech and AI images for your words on top. Learn any language while you scroll less LLLock works as a vocabulary trainer for any language. Learn Japanese with flashcards, tackle greek flashcards, start danish language learning, begin a polish language learning app journey or master the most common Spanish words. Irish language learning app users can import their own word lists too. Whatever language – LLLock makes it happen passively. Your timer, your rules Unlike a classic pomodoro timer app, LLLock doesn't just count down – it actively blocks distracting apps and forces a learning moment before you get back in. Choose real-time or usage-based timers, reduce screen time without going full minimalist phone, boost your concentration and end doomscrolling for good. A dopamine detox that never feels like punishment. Made for parents too With the optional parental PIN, your kid can block apps but can't remove them without you – including secure PIN recovery by email. For people who want to: * Do a dopamine detox without giving up their phone * End doomscrolling and reduce screen time * Use a no distractions app that actually works * Learn a language on the side – Japanese, Spanish, Polish, Danish, Greek and more * Boost focus and concentration in daily life * Replace mindless scrolling with memorizing vocabulary LLLock+ subscription LLLock requires a LLLock+ subscription. The first 7 days are free; after that the subscription renews automatically and can be cancelled anytime. All features, including AI-generated cards and cards from photos, are part of LLLock+. Your cards belong to you LLLock stores your notecards locally on your device – no account needed. Export them to Excel anytime. Start your first vocabulary quiz today. Your brain will thank you – your social media feed less so. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LockToLearn

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LockToLearn turns the moments you'd spend scrolling into moments you spend learning. Lock the apps that distract you. When you try to open one, review a few flashcards first — then it opens. No guilt, no fines. Just a small habit: learn a little before you scroll. LEARN A LANGUAGE • Pick a language and a level, and AI builds a vocab deck for you in seconds. • Levels for CEFR (A1–C2), TOEIC, Eiken (Japan), JLPT, DELE, TOEFL and IELTS. • Every card comes with an example sentence and its translation. LEARN ANYTHING • Paste a list from Notes, Excel, Google Sheets or ChatGPT — one line per card. • Or import a CSV file for longer lists. • Certifications, school subjects, work terms: make decks for whatever you're studying. HOW IT WORKS • Choose the apps you want to use less. • Try to open one, and a few flashcards appear. • Recall the answer, flip the card, and mark whether you remembered it. • Finish the review, and the app unlocks. STAY HONEST WITH STRICT MODE • Miss the same card twice, and that round doesn't unlock. Try again after a short break. • Adjust how long each card stays on screen and how long the break lasts. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • See how many cards you've reviewed, your streak, and the moments you turned into study time. FREE AND PREMIUM • Free: lock one app, save up to 15 decks, create vocab decks, paste lists and import CSV files. • Premium: lock multiple apps at once, and save unlimited decks. • Emergency keys let you lift a lock when you're truly stuck. Light and dark mode supported. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://locktolearn.app/#privacy Subscription details: • Premium (Monthly): auto-renewable, billed monthly • Premium (Yearly): auto-renewable, billed yearly Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID account settings after purchase.

Screenshots

LLLock4 screens
LockToLearn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LLLock at every 5 days against LockToLearn's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. LLLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and LockToLearn sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LLLock ships an update every 5 days, LockToLearn every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
LLLock versus LockToLearn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLLLockLockToLearn
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndre BeimlerKoki Kawano

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LLLock

Subscriptions2
  • LLLock+ Monthly$2.991 Month
  • LLLock+ Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
5 purchases

LockToLearn

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Emergency Key x5$14.99
  • Emergency Key x10$24.99
  • Emergency Key x30$59.99

Questions

Is LLLock free?
LLLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockToLearn free?
LockToLearn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LLLock or LockToLearn have ads?
Neither LLLock nor LockToLearn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LLLock or LockToLearn?
LLLock ships an update every 5 days, and LockToLearn every 2 months. Most recently, LLLock was updated on October 25, 2026 and LockToLearn on October 28, 2026.

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