# Lock On vs Fried

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fried at every 3 days against Lock On's every 4 months. Lock On's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock On sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Fried sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock On ships an update every 4 months, Fried every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock On | Fried |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fried-screen-time-control/id6780674154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 51 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BinVision Solutions Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834990667) | [Carter Clark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862935823) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock On

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-on-limit-screen-time/id6760328819)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro - Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| 5 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |


### Fried

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fried-screen-time-control/id6780674154)

This app helps you reduce phone usage by blocking distracting applications and setting daily limits. It offers focus sessions, smart scheduling, and insights into your screen time habits, all while keeping a playful companion happy.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Set daily limits, Focus sessions, Smart schedules, Screen time insights, Focus companion

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fried Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Fried Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock On free?

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

### Is Fried free?

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

### Do Lock On or Fried have ads?

Neither Lock On nor Fried shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock On or Fried?

Lock On ships an update every 4 months, and Fried every 3 days. Most recently, Lock On was updated on October 16, 2026 and Fried on October 21, 2026.

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