Comparison

Lock vs LockPilot

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

Head to head
About

Lock

Features
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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/

About

LockPilot

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LockPilot locks the apps you choose behind your own PIN or Face ID, separate from your iPhone passcode. LOCK IT YOUR WAY • Always locked: apps stay locked until you unlock them. • Schedule: lock games at night or social apps during work, just like an alarm. • Daily limit: choose how long you can use an app each day, or the hours it's allowed. • Hard lock: lock everything for a set time when you really need to focus. FAST AND SIMPLE • Unlock for 1 to 60 minutes with Face ID or your PIN. The app locks again by itself. • Quick lock, hard lock and pause from one ring on the home screen. • Press and hold the LockPilot icon to lock everything in a second. • Pause locking for a while; it switches back on by itself. • Lock websites too. • Works with Siri and Shortcuts. Available in 18 languages. PRIVATE BY DESIGN LockPilot uses Apple's Screen Time framework. Your choices stay on your iPhone: LockPilot can't see the names or contents of the apps you lock, and that information never leaves your device. FREE AND PRO The free version includes one lock group and shows ads. LockPilot Pro removes ads and unlocks unlimited lock groups. LOCKPILOT PRO • Pro Yearly: 1-year auto-renewing subscription with a 7-day free trial. • Pro Lifetime: one-time purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase (for the yearly plan, when the free trial ends). The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lockpilot-app.github.io/privacy.html

Screenshots

Lock3 screens
LockPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lock at none against LockPilot's shown. LockPilot's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and LockPilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lock ships an update every 7 months, LockPilot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Lock versus LockPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockLockPilot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB11 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKerem CebiDinh long Vu

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lock

Subscriptions2
  • 3 Aylık14 Days trial$0.993 Months
  • Annual14 Days trial$1.991 Year
2 purchases

LockPilot

Subscriptions1
  • LockPilot Pro Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • LockPilot Pro Lifetime$49.00

Questions

Is Lock free?
Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockPilot free?
LockPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lock or LockPilot have ads?
LockPilot shows ads; Lock does not.
Which is updated more often, Lock or LockPilot?
Lock ships an update every 7 months, and LockPilot fortnightly. Most recently, Lock was updated on November 13, 2026 and LockPilot on October 31, 2026.

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