Comparison

Lock On vs Tomato

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

Head to head
About

Lock On

Features
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You have set a screen time limit before. And tapped straight through it. That isn't a willpower problem – a reminder you can easily dismiss was never a limit. Lock On removes the tap-through. Reach your daily limit – and the apps block. Want more time? It costs focus credits at an overtime rate you set in advance, back when you were thinking clearly. WHY THIS ONE HOLDS Screen Time asks nicely, then lets you tap Ignore. Blockers can be switched off the second you want them off. Lock On makes scrolling past your limit cost something real you chose in advance. Tightening your terms takes effect immediately. Loosening them waits 48 hours, so a bad evening can't quietly rewrite the deal. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your apps – or join a curated challenge in Discover that people are already running. 2. Set one daily limit for all of them combined. 3. Set your overtime rate – what 15 more minutes should cost? 4. Pick a finish line – a week, a month, or your own end date. 5. Lock on! WHAT YOU GET β€’ Daily limits that block, not notifications you swipe away β€’ A pause screen before a distracting app, with your minutes left β€’ Overtime in 15-minute blocks, at the rate you set β€’ Clean days rewards, a streak, and a run that survives a rough day β€’ Calendar history plus daily, monthly, and yearly summaries β€’ Trophies from Bronze to Diamond when you finish a challenge β€’ Alerts as you approach your limit β€’ Locked challenges that can't be paused, loosened, or ended prematurely. WHAT PEOPLE USE IT FOR β€’ Doomscrolling on feeds and short video β€’ Protecting deep work and study sessions β€’ Keeping games and streaming from taking the whole evening β€’ Getting off the phone before bed ABOUT FOCUS CREDITS Credits are your cushion for the days that go sideways. Going up to your limit doesn't take them from you – buying overtime does, and only when you choose to. Earn them on clean days and referrals, or top up for a bigger cushion. Runway shows how much overtime your balance still covers. LOCK ON PRO Lock On Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, available monthly or annually, and new subscribers start with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription or turn off auto-renew in your Apple Account settings. Focus credit packs are one-time purchases and do not renew. Terms of Service: https://lockon.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://lockon.app/privacy-policy

About

Tomato

Features
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Spend less time scrolling and more time living. Tomato is a screen time and focus app that helps you cut distractions, build better habits, and stay in control of your day. Choose the apps that distract you, set a daily limit, schedule times when you want them blocked, or start a Focus Timer when you need to lock in. As your screen time increases, your tomato changes, giving you a simple visual reminder to step away and use your time more intentionally. FEATURES β€’ Block distracting apps β€’ Set a daily screen time limit β€’ Schedule blocking times β€’ Use the Focus Timer for distraction-free sessions β€’ Track your progress over time β€’ See which selected apps use the most time β€’ Build healthier habits with simple check-ins β€’ Stay motivated with your visual tomato companion Whether you’re studying, working, reading, or just trying to spend less time on your phone, Tomato gives you simple tools to stay focused and make your time count. Tomato uses Apple’s Screen Time tools to help you manage selected apps while keeping your activity private. Some features require a Tomato Premium subscription. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: [https://sites.google.com/view/tomato-screen-time-privacy/home](https://sites.google.com/view/tomato-screen-time-privacy/home) Terms of Use: [https://sites.google.com/view/tomato-screen-time-terms/home](https://sites.google.com/view/tomato-screen-time-terms/home)

Screenshots

Lock On4 screens
Tomato4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tomato at every 10 days against Lock On's every 4 months. Lock On's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Lock On sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Tomato sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lock On ships an update every 4 months, Tomato every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Lock On versus Tomato: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock OnTomato
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBinVision Solutions Inc.Galton Ma

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Lock On

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Pro - Annual$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • 5 Credits$4.99
  • 10 Credits$9.99
  • 25 Credits$24.99
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  • 50 Credits$49.99
2 purchases

Tomato

Subscriptions2
  • Tomato Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Tomato Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Lock On free?
Lock On is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tomato free?
Tomato is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lock On or Tomato have ads?
Neither Lock On nor Tomato shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lock On or Tomato?
Lock On ships an update every 4 months, and Tomato every 10 days. Most recently, Lock On was updated on October 16, 2026 and Tomato on October 17, 2026.

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