# reason vs LockBuddy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LockBuddy at none against reason's 2. LockBuddy also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. reason sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. LockBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | reason | LockBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Woodruff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880289863) | [KRISHNA PINNAMANENI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880298048) |

## What reviewers say

### reason

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reason-limit-screen-time/id6759702524)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reason Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Reason Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### LockBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockbuddy-screen-time-lock/id6785063991)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is reason free?

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

### Is LockBuddy free?

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

### Do reason or LockBuddy have ads?

Neither reason nor LockBuddy shows ads.

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