Comparison

TaskLock vs Unlockify

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

Head to head
About

TaskLock

This app helps you complete tasks and build habits by blocking distracting applications. Schedule events, create to-do lists, and set up focus sessions to stay on track with your goals.

Highlights
  • Create and manage tasks
  • Build daily habits
  • Organize calendar events
  • Block distracting apps
  • Reduce social media distractions
  • Improve productivity
Features
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TaskLock is a to-do list, habit tracker and calendar for iPhone and Apple Watch with a built-in app blocker. Choose the apps that distract you, and they stay locked until you finish the task, complete the habit or the event ends. No timer to wait out, no "ignore limit" button: you stay focused until the work is actually done. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add a task, habit or event, or sync your Apple Calendar. 2. Pick the apps, categories or websites to lock: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, games, anything you choose. 3. Opening a locked app shows a shield with the tasks still keeping it locked. 4. Check the task off on your iPhone or Apple Watch and the apps unlock. Locks are optional. Without one, TaskLock is a simple, fast to-do list. APP LOCKING • Lock until a task or habit is done, or for the length of an event, such as "Study" from 2 to 4 pm. • Lock single apps, whole categories like Social or Games, and websites. • Lock groups: save sets like "Social media" and assign them in one tap. • Start a lock later in the day. • Stay honest: a confirmation countdown before completing or removing a lock, and a daily limit on lock changes. Set it to "no changes" for strict mode. TASKS • One daily card with today's tasks, events and habits, other days a swipe away. • Timeline of everything past and upcoming, with filters. • Move missed tasks to today in one tap. Move or copy any task to another day. • Saved task lists for things you add often. • Reminders, notes, links with previews, locations, search and Control Center quick add. HABITS • Every day, chosen weekdays or every N days, up to several times a day. • Streaks, a history strip and a progress page with rings. • Skip a day, change today only, or edit from today on while past records stay intact. • Habit lists such as "Morning routine". CALENDAR • Two-way sync with Apple Calendar, including iCloud, Google and other accounts on your iPhone. • Private calendars that live only in TaskLock. • Timed and all-day events, repeat rules from daily to custom, reminders, locations and meeting links. APPLE WATCH, WIDGETS AND LIVE ACTIVITIES • Watch app: see today's plan, add tasks and events, and check off a task to unlock apps on your iPhone. Complications and Smart Stack widgets included. • Home Screen widgets, plus Live Activities on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. DESIGN • Minimalist, one main screen. Light and dark themes, nine accent colors or your own, alternative app icons. Available in 29 languages. PRIVACY • No account, no sign-up. Your data stays on your iPhone, and the app works offline. Optional backup to your own iCloud Drive. • App blocking runs on Apple's Screen Time framework. TaskLock cannot see what you do in other apps. PRICE Free to download. The free version limits how many tasks, habits and events you can create. TaskLock Premium removes those limits. Made for students, remote workers and anyone who wants their phone to wait until the work is done. Questions or ideas: info@tasklockapp.com Terms of Use: https://tasklockapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://tasklockapp.com/privacy

About

Unlockify

Features
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Unlockify - Complete tasks. Unlock your apps. Tired of opening social apps before you've done what matters? Unlockify helps you earn screen time by finishing real to-dos first. Pick the apps you want locked, add your tasks, and your selected apps stay locked until you've hit your daily goal. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your tasks for the day - with priorities and optional due times 2. Choose which apps to lock using Apple's Screen Time 3. Complete your tasks to unlock those apps 4. Start fresh each day with a clear progress reset Simple, intentional, and built around habits that actually stick. KEY FEATURES • App locking with Screen Time - Lock specific apps and categories until your tasks are done • Flexible daily goals - Complete every task on your list, or set a fixed number (e.g. 3 tasks per day) • Task management - Create, edit, prioritise, and track to-dos in a clean dashboard • Daily progress - See today's progress at a glance with a live lock/unlock status • Completed history - Review finished tasks grouped by date • All-time stats - Track how many tasks you've completed over time • Home Screen widgets - See today's progress and all-time tasks at a glance • Optional task reminders - Get a gentle evening nudge if you still have unfinished tasks • Light & dark mode - Match your system or choose your preferred appearance PRIVACY & PERMISSIONS Unlockify uses Apple's Screen Time APIs to lock the apps you choose. Your task data stays on your device. Screen Time permission is required for app locking to work. Optional local notifications are available for task reminders - off by default, and you choose whether to enable them during onboarding or in Settings. Take back your focus - one completed task at a time.

Screenshots

TaskLock4 screens
Unlockify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unlockify at none against TaskLock's 4. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TaskLock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Unlockify asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaskLock ships an update every 3 days, Unlockify every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TaskLock versus Unlockify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskLockUnlockify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMUSTAFA CALISKANAXM Invest GmbH

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TaskLock

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • TaskLock Premium$49.99
None

Unlockify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TaskLock free?
TaskLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unlockify free?
Unlockify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TaskLock or Unlockify have ads?
Neither TaskLock nor Unlockify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TaskLock or Unlockify?
TaskLock ships an update every 3 days, and Unlockify every 5 days. Most recently, TaskLock was updated on October 12, 2026 and Unlockify on October 13, 2026.

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