Comparison

OnlyLock vs MoveGuard Detector

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

Head to head
About

OnlyLock

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by directly blocking distracting apps and websites. It allows you to set custom lock times to reduce mindless scrolling and improve focus for work or study.

Highlights
  • App blocking
  • Website blocking
  • Time-based locking
  • Hardcore lock enforcement
  • Progress tracking
  • Screen time insights
Features
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OnlyLock is a focus tool that truly helps you lock distractions. It does more than remind you to use your phone less. During the time you choose, OnlyLock directly locks distracting apps and websites, helping you reduce repeated checking, endless switching, and mindless scrolling so you can take your time back. Whether you want to get into deep work, stay focused while studying, or simply cut down on social media and short-form video distractions, OnlyLock gives you a more direct and effective way to stay in control. ▶ Take Control of Your Screen Time Reduce wasted screen time and create clearer boundaries for yourself. You can create lock tasks based on a start time, end time, or duration, so the apps and websites that distract you most stay out of the way when you need to focus. ▶ Why OnlyLock - App blocking: lock social media, short-form video, games, or anything that pulls you away from your goals - Website blocking: restrict distracting sites or unwanted web content - Time-based locking: create lock tasks by start time, end time, or duration - Hardcore lock: reduce workarounds and enforce your limits instead of just reminding you - App and website support: cover more sources of distraction in one place - Progress tracking: streaks, timelines, and task states make your consistency visible ▶ Stay Focused and Build Better Habits OnlyLock is not just about using your phone less. It helps you build a more stable rhythm for focus. - Study with fewer interruptions - Work with less switching and distraction - Set clearer boundaries at night - Build more consistent habits through streaks and progress feedback ▶ Insights and Weekly Recaps OnlyLock gives you clear screen time insights so you can see where your time actually goes. - Daily and weekly screen time insights - High-frequency usage statistics - Weekly screen time reports - Weekly trends and focus score recaps ▶ Privacy and Support OnlyLock works with Apple’s Screen Time capabilities. Its locking and analytics features rely on system authorization, and your data is protected by Apple’s privacy framework. Privacy Policy: https://vbin210327-real.github.io/OnlyLock/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: 3196206659@qq.com 「App and website locking and other advanced features, require payment」

About

MoveGuard Detector

Features
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Motion Detector helps you know when your iPhone is moved, picked up, or flipped. Start monitoring, leave the app running, and movement events are saved locally with time, event type, motion strength, orientation summary, and notification status. Use it for short monitoring sessions when you want to know whether your phone was touched or moved. You can enable local notifications for instant alerts, or turn notifications off and keep a quiet local history only. Key features: - Detect movement, pickup, and flip events - Save event history locally on your device - Optional local notifications - Adjustable sensitivity - Theme color customization - No account required - Full app access included; no in-app purchases Motion Detector is a utility app and is not a guaranteed security or anti-theft service. iOS system behavior may affect long-running monitoring. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OnlyLock4 screens
MoveGuard Detector3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OnlyLock at Free against MoveGuard Detector's $8.99. On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

OnlyLock is free to download; MoveGuard Detector costs $8.99 up front. OnlyLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MoveGuard Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OnlyLock ships an update every 6 weeks, MoveGuard Detector monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
OnlyLock versus MoveGuard Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnlyLockMoveGuard Detector
PriceFree — better$8.99
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer凡滨 林浩东 许

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OnlyLock

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Access3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99
1 purchases

MoveGuard Detector

One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$2.99

Questions

Is OnlyLock free?
OnlyLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MoveGuard Detector free?
MoveGuard Detector costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do OnlyLock or MoveGuard Detector have ads?
Neither OnlyLock nor MoveGuard Detector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OnlyLock or MoveGuard Detector?
OnlyLock ships an update every 6 weeks, and MoveGuard Detector monthly. Most recently, OnlyLock was updated on October 31, 2026 and MoveGuard Detector on October 31, 2026.

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