Comparison

TodoLock vs Screen Time Control

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

Head to head
About

TodoLock

This app locks distracting applications until your daily tasks are completed. It uses a psychological approach to enforce productivity by requiring task completion before access to chosen apps is granted. Features include task-based locking, automatic unlocking, and smart scheduling.

Highlights
  • Task-based app locking
  • Automatic app unlocking upon task completion
  • Smart scheduling for lock activation
  • Sync with Apple Reminders
  • Temporary bypass options (Pro)
  • Usage reports (Pro)
  • Home Screen widgets
Features
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The task you keep putting off can become your reason to start. TodoLock locks the distracting apps you choose while today's tasks remain unfinished. Complete your tasks to unlock them. Set a daily start time for all-day tasks, or schedule individual tasks. KEY FEATURES • Task-based app locking with Apple's Screen Time APIs • Daily, weekly and monthly recurring tasks • Temporary unlocks when you need a short break • Screen Time usage reports • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets FREE AND PRO The free plan lets you lock one app and includes three base temporary unlocks per day. Completing tasks can earn additional unlocks. Pro lets you lock multiple apps, set the base daily unlock allowance from 0 to 5, disable temporary unlocks during tasks, and set a cooldown between unlocks. Temporary unlock duration can be set to 5, 10 or 15 minutes. The annual plan includes a 1-month free trial for eligible subscribers. Plans, eligibility, prices and renewal terms are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. You can manage or cancel your subscription in App Store settings. GET STARTED Add one task and choose an app to lock. Screen Time access is required for app locking. You can set permissions and app selection up later. Notifications are optional; they help you return to TodoLock from a blocked app. PRIVACY Your tasks, selected apps and Screen Time activity stay on your device. Analytics and diagnostics may be collected to improve TodoLock, as described in the privacy policy. Privacy Policy: https://lockapp.stryde.studio/todolock/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Screen Time Control

Features
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All apps are blocked. Earn them back. Flari turns your screen time into a reward. Every morning, your distracting apps are locked. Create your plan, complete tasks, and earn minutes of screen time for each one. Want more? Do push-ups, squats, or pull-ups for bonus minutes. The more you accomplish, the more you can scroll. HOW IT WORKS 1. Wake up. All distracting apps are already blocked. 2. Tell Flari what you need to do today - by voice or text. 3. AI creates your task list with time slots in seconds. 4. Complete a task, verify it, and earn screen time minutes. 5. Spend your earned minutes on Instagram, TikTok, games - whatever you want. 6. Run out of minutes? Do more tasks or exercise to earn more. EARN MINUTES YOUR WAY · Complete tasks - finish what you planned and earn minutes automatically · Exercise - do push-ups, squats, pull-ups, and more for bonus screen time · Build habits - maintain daily streaks and earn extra rewards · Stay consistent - the more days in a row, the more you earn WHY FLARI IS DIFFERENT Most app blockers just block everything on a timer. Most planners have zero accountability. Flari turns productivity into a game: your screen time is the reward, and you earn it by doing real things. Verify tasks with photo proof. Compete with others on the leaderboard. See exactly how much you earned and where you spent it. FEATURES · AI Voice Planning - dictate your day, get a structured schedule in 30 seconds · Smart App Blocking - all apps blocked by default until you earn minutes · Minutes System - earn screen time for every completed task · Exercise Rewards - push-ups, squats, pull-ups = bonus minutes · Photo Verification - prove you completed tasks with photo proof · Habit Tracker - build routines with daily streaks and verification · Leaderboard - compete with others and see who earns the most · Deep Work Mode - distraction-free focus sessions BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO · Lose hours to scrolling and want to earn their screen time instead · Have tried other blockers or planners and gave up · Want productivity that feels like a game, not a punishment · Want to end the day with proof they got things done Block everything. Earn everything back. Questions? flari@fibipals.com Terms: https://www.flariapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy: https://www.flariapp.com/privacy-policy *Access to Flari requires a paid subscription

Screenshots

TodoLock4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TodoLock at none against Screen Time Control's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TodoLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Screen Time Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TodoLock ships an update fortnightly, Screen Time Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TodoLock versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTodoLockScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaisuke KajiwaraTymofii Hrynchuk

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TodoLock

Subscriptions2
  • TodoLock Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • TodoLock Pro (Yearly)1 Month trial$39.991 Year
4 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions4
  • Flari Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Flari Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Flari Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Flari Yearly1 Year trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is TodoLock free?
TodoLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TodoLock or Screen Time Control have ads?
Screen Time Control shows ads; TodoLock does not.
Which is updated more often, TodoLock or Screen Time Control?
TodoLock ships an update fortnightly, and Screen Time Control weekly. Most recently, TodoLock was updated on October 24, 2026 and Screen Time Control on October 13, 2026.

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