Comparison

Intentional vs LockHour Pro

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

Head to head
About

Intentional

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by introducing a brief pause before opening distracting applications. Set time limits and lock apps automatically when your session ends, breaking autopilot behavior without relying on willpower.

Highlights
  • Brief pause before app opening
  • Set time limits for apps
  • Automatic app locking
  • Game mode during countdowns
  • Session reminders
  • Background enforcement
  • Distraction-free design
Features
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Your phone takes hours from you every day. Intentional gives them back. Instead of blocking your apps, Intentional adds one simple step — a brief pause before you open them. That moment is enough to break the autopilot and put you back in control. Pick the apps that waste your time. Set a time limit. Use them on your terms. When your session ends, they lock again — no willpower required. Features include game mode during countdowns, session reminders, background enforcement, and a clean distraction-free design. Subscription required for core app features. The average person spends over 4 hours a day on their phone. Intentional can help you reclaim over 400 of those hours this year.

About

LockHour Pro

Features
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Block the apps that steal your time — and get your focus back. LockHour Pro is a calm, beautiful focus app that locks distracting apps during the time you set, then unlocks them automatically. No willpower required. Just start a session and stay on track. Whether you’re working, studying, winding down for sleep, or trying not to reach for your phone first thing in the morning, LockHour Pro puts a gentle, intentional layer between you and the apps that pull you away. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT • One tap to focus — start a session and your chosen apps are shielded instantly • A beautiful countdown that makes focused time feel rewarding • Build streaks and watch your reclaimed hours add up FOCUS MODES FOR EVERY MOMENT • Quick Focus — a short lock to get started • Deep Work — protect a serious work block • Study Mode — Pomodoro-style cycles with breaks • Sleep Wind Down — stop late-night scrolling • Morning Reset — start your day before the scroll • Custom — set your own length HARD MODE Add a calm moment of friction before you can stop early — a cooldown and a confirmation that help you choose intentionally. INSIGHTS THAT MOTIVATE See today’s focused time, weekly charts, streaks, and how many hours you’ve reclaimed. WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITY Glance at your progress from the Home and Lock Screen, and watch your session count down in the Dynamic Island. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, ever • No ads • No tracking, no third-party analytics • Your data never leaves your device PAY ONCE. FOCUS FOREVER. One simple purchase unlocks everything. No subscription. No hidden fees. Your attention is worth protecting. Start your first focus session today. Optimized for iPhone Duo.

Screenshots

Intentional4 screens
LockHour Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LockHour Pro at every 3 days against Intentional's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Intentional sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and LockHour Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intentional ships an update every 2 weeks, LockHour Pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Intentional versus LockHour Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntentionalLockHour Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas KneafseyGuan Feng Lai

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Intentional

Subscriptions1
  • Intentional Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
1 purchases

LockHour Pro

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Intentional free?
Intentional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockHour Pro free?
LockHour Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Intentional or LockHour Pro have ads?
Neither Intentional nor LockHour Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Intentional or LockHour Pro?
Intentional ships an update every 2 weeks, and LockHour Pro every 3 days. Most recently, Intentional was updated on October 16, 2026 and LockHour Pro on October 17, 2026.

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