LLLock vs Fathomly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LLLock
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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/
Fathomly
Transform any YouTube video into an interactive learning experience. This app uses cognitive science principles like active recall and spaced repetition to help you retain information long-term. It offers AI-generated summaries, a personal takeaway gallery, and adaptive testing to master any subject.
- Interactive learning paths from YouTube videos
- AI video summaries
- Active recall and spaced repetition
- Adaptive testing
- Personal takeaway gallery
- Topic debate feature
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Learn from any YouTube video — and actually remember it. Most of what you watch fades within days. Fathomly makes it stick. Paste a link on any topic and Fathomly turns it into an interactive learning path that breaks down core concepts, tests you with active recall, and brings ideas back just before you forget them. As you improve, questions adapt to your level so you are always challenged at the right depth — whether it is philosophy, business, history, or science. Backed by cognitive science: active recall and spaced repetition are the two most reliably proven methods for long-term retention. Everything you need to master a topic: • AI Video Summaries: Get the core takeaways and structure before you dive in. • Takeaway Gallery: Save key mental models and distilled ideas from each lesson into your personal collection. • Topic Debate: Argue the topic out with an opponent that pushes back, so you truly understand both sides. • Retention Curve: See exactly what you remember and what needs shoring up over time. • Go Deeper: Branch off into deeper subtopics once the basics are locked in. Free to start. Upgrade to Fathomly Scholar (£2.99/week, £8.99/month, or £79/year) to unlock unlimited paths, debates, and summaries. Learn what you want. Remember what you learn. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LLLock at every 5 days against Fathomly's every 3 weeks. Fathomly's advantage is 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. LLLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Fathomly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LLLock ships an update every 5 days, Fathomly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LLLock | Fathomly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Andre Beimler | jake green |
In-app purchases
LLLock
- LLLock+ Monthly$2.991 Month
- LLLock+ Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
Fathomly
- Fathomly Scholar$2.997 Days
- Fathomly Scholar$9.991 Month
- Fathomly Scholar$79.991 Year









