# Pagelock vs Wasted

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pagelock at 17.0 against Wasted's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pagelock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Wasted sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pagelock | Wasted |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagelock-read-before-scroll/id6760515731/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Omar Darwish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822966114) | [Sanskar Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790804511) |

## What reviewers say

### Pagelock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagelock-read-before-scroll/id6760515731)

This app helps you build a reading habit by replacing mindless scrolling with engaging with a physical book. It requires you to read and answer a question about a scanned book page before you can access distracting apps, promoting focus and reducing screen time.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps until reading, Unlock phone through reading, Scan printed book pages, Complete reading checks, Timed reading sessions, Set daily reading goals, Track reading progress

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PageLock Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PageLock Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| PageLock Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Wasted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wasted-screen-time-mirror/id6790804508)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wasted Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pagelock free?

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

### Is Wasted free?

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

### Do Pagelock or Wasted have ads?

Neither Pagelock nor Wasted shows ads.

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