# OnlyLock vs ScreenHush

OnlyLock and ScreenHush are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. OnlyLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ScreenHush sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OnlyLock ships an update every 6 weeks, ScreenHush every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OnlyLock | ScreenHush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [凡滨 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826611654) | [kangkang zhu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1233600439) |

## What reviewers say

### OnlyLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlylock/id6760904628)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Access | $14.99 | one-time |


### ScreenHush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenhush-focus-and-sleep/id6780157681)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Quarterly Premium | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OnlyLock free?

OnlyLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ScreenHush free?

ScreenHush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do OnlyLock or ScreenHush have ads?

Neither OnlyLock nor ScreenHush shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OnlyLock or ScreenHush?

OnlyLock ships an update every 6 weeks, and ScreenHush every 5 weeks. Most recently, OnlyLock was updated on October 31, 2026 and ScreenHush on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*