Lock vs why?
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lock
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Take back control of your screen time and focus on what matters most. Lock helps you understand your phone habits, set daily app limits, and block distractions when you need to stay focused. Whether you want to spend less time scrolling, boost your productivity, or build a healthier relationship with your phone, Lock makes it simple. **SET APP LIMITS THAT WORK** Spending too much time on Instagram, YouTube, or other distracting apps? Set your own daily limits and take control of your usage. - Set custom time limits for individual apps. - Automatically block apps when their limits are reached. - Reduce mindless scrolling and build better habits. **STAY FOCUSED WITH FOCUS MODE** Create distraction-free moments whenever you need them. Whether you're studying, working, reading, or taking a break, Lock helps you stay present. - Temporarily block distracting apps. - Enable Focus Mode with a single tap. - Spend more time on what actually matters. **UNDERSTAND YOUR SCREEN TIME** You can't improve what you don't measure. Lock gives you clear insights into your daily phone usage so you can make smarter decisions about your time. - Track how much time you spend on each app. - View simple, easy-to-understand usage reports. - Identify distractions and improve your digital habits. **LESS SCREEN TIME. MORE REAL LIFE.** Breaking the scrolling habit doesn't have to depend on willpower alone. With the right tools, you can create healthier boundaries, protect your attention, and make every minute count. Take control of your screen time with Lock. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
why?
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why? We don’t think your phone is the enemy. And we don’t think every minute on your screen is a minute wasted. Sometimes you open Instagram because you need to reply to someone. Sometimes you open YouTube because you want to watch something. Sometimes you just want to do nothing. That’s okay. The problem isn’t using your phone. The problem is using it without choosing to. We unlock. We tap. We scroll. And somewhere along the way, we stop knowing why we started. So we built why? Not to block you. Not to shame you. Not to tell you how many hours of your life you’ve wasted. Just one small question, at the moment it matters: Why? Why are you opening this? What are you looking for? What do you actually want to do? Sometimes, asking the question is enough. Sometimes, you’ll realize you do want to continue. Good. Continue. Sometimes you’ll realize you don’t. Good. Close it. Both are wins. Because the goal isn’t less screen time. The goal isn’t perfect discipline. The goal isn’t becoming someone who never scrolls. The goal is something much simpler: To put you back in the driver’s seat. A phone should be a tool you pick up, not a place you disappear into. So pause. Ask yourself. And choose. Why? FREE & PRO why? is free for two apps. Pro removes the two-app limit. The yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial. Monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase and, for renewals, within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Lifetime is a one-time purchase and does not renew. REQUIREMENTS why? requires Screen Time access, which iOS requests during setup. You can withdraw this permission at any time. Showing all three answers together requires iOS 26.4 or later. On earlier versions, the question still appears with one answer and a way back. Fifteen minutes is the shortest access window Apple’s system allows. PRIVACY No account. No sign-up. No ads. No tracking. Your data stays on your device. TERMS Privacy Policy: commalabs.co/why/privacy Terms of Use: commalabs.co/why/terms Apple Standard EULA: apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: why? at every 5 days against Lock's every 7 months. Lock's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and why? sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lock ships an update every 7 months, why? every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lock | why? |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kerem Cebi | Comma Labs |
In-app purchases
Lock
- 3 Aylık14 Days trial$0.993 Months
- Annual14 Days trial$1.991 Year
why?
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Yearly$9.991 Year
- Lifetime$24.99









