Comparison

Airothy vs Lockin Focus

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

Head to head
About

Airothy

Transform your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Enjoy precise control with familiar gestures and typing, all from across the room. Your data remains private, communicating directly over your local network.

Highlights
  • Wireless trackpad control
  • Full-screen Mac keyboard
  • Gesture support
  • Private local network connection
  • One-time purchase for Pro features
  • Free core functionality
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Airothy turns your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Control your Mac from across the room. Gestures, typing, and shortcuts, right in your hand. A REAL TRACKPAD, IN YOUR HAND • One finger moves the pointer, with smooth acceleration that feels like a Mac trackpad • Tap to click, two-finger tap to right-click, double-tap to double-click • Two fingers to scroll and pinch to zoom • Three-finger swipes for Mission Control and switching Spaces • Long-press to drag and drop A FULL KEYBOARD, TWO WAYS • Full-screen Mac Keyboard with hold-to-combine modifier keys, key repeat, and haptic feedback • A function row that matches your Mac: brightness, media, mute, and volume • Or type with the familiar iOS keyboard, with a Cmd / Opt / Ctrl / Shift bar and a Mac keys panel PRIVATE BY DESIGN • iPhone and Mac talk directly over your local network. What you type and tap never touches the internet • Every connection is encrypted and authenticated • Your Mac only accepts commands from devices you personally approved, one controller at a time GETTING STARTED 1. Install the free Mac companion app from airothy.com 2. Open Airothy on your iPhone and scan the QR code shown on your Mac, or enter the 6-digit code 3. That's it. Pair once and you stay paired FREE AND PRO The core experience is free forever: pointer, clicks, scrolling, and typing with the iOS keyboard. Pro features like the Mac Keyboard, Mac modifier and function keys, drag and drop, pinch to zoom, three-finger gestures, and remote system controls come with a 14-day free trial, then unlock with a single one-time purchase. No subscription.

About

Lockin Focus

This app helps you build focus routines by automatically locking distracting apps during scheduled times. It encourages mindful pauses before impulsive usage and provides insights into your focus habits. The app offers features like temporary access, strict unlocking methods, and social comparisons to support your digital detox goals.

Highlights
  • Schedule-based app locking
  • Whitelist approach for allowed apps
  • Temporary app access
  • Focus score and weekly reports
  • Friend rankings for focus comparison
  • Strict mode for difficult unlocks
  • Home screen widget for focus score
Features
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Set your schedule. The rest is automatic. From 9am to 6pm on weekdays, social media and video apps are locked. Instead of opening an app during focus time, you pause and think. Lockin Focus is not a forced app blocker. It is a focus routine helper that makes you think twice before your hands move on impulse. Key Features Schedule-Based App Lock Set days and times, and focus mode turns on and off automatically. Whitelist Approach Choose which apps to allow and everything else is blocked. Calls, messages, and maps always stay open. Temporary Allow Need to open an app for a moment? Allow it for 5 minutes. It is always logged. Focus Score and Weekly Report See how focused you were today and review your weekly patterns at a glance. Friend Rankings Compare focus scores with friends who are also focusing. Strict Mode To unlock, type a long sentence and re-authenticate with Face ID. Designed to be too inconvenient to quit. Home Screen Widget Check today's focus score right from your lock screen. Manual Focus Mode Start a focus session right now, without setting a schedule. Who It Is For Anyone whose hand keeps reaching for their phone while studying or working Anyone who wants to reduce social media time Anyone who wants to make digital detox a habit No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking. All data is stored on your device and your iCloud only. No external servers. Requires iOS Screen Time permission to function.

Screenshots

Airothy4 screens
Lockin Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Airothy at Free against Lockin Focus's $1.99. Lockin Focus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On review sentiment, 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

Airothy is free to download; Lockin Focus costs $1.99 up front. Airothy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lockin Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Airothy ships an update every 3 weeks, Lockin Focus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Airothy versus Lockin Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirothyLockin Focus
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHunwoo Kimkyeongju Moon

Customer experience

Airothy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Lockin Focus

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Airothy

One-time1
  • Airothy Pro$9.99
None

Lockin Focus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Airothy free?
Airothy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lockin Focus free?
Lockin Focus costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Airothy or Lockin Focus have ads?
Neither Airothy nor Lockin Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Airothy or Lockin Focus?
Airothy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lockin Focus every 5 days. Most recently, Airothy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lockin Focus on October 31, 2026.

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