Comparison

GritMode vs Lock100

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

Head to head
About

GritMode

Features
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Stop doomscrolling before it starts. GritMode is an action-based app blocker that helps you earn access to distracting apps with quick exercise. When you want to scroll, complete a short set first. GritMode counts your reps in real time with on-device AI and turns your effort into screen time. Move first. Scroll later. Instead of deleting your social apps or relying only on willpower, GritMode adds friction at the exact moment of impulse. You still choose when to use your apps โ€” but access is earned, not automatic. What you can do with GritMode: Block distracting apps Earn screen time with exercise Unlock apps after completing reps Use push-ups, squats, planks, crunches, jumps, and more Count reps in real time with on-device AI Track earned minutes and available balance Build a simple discipline loop for social media Built for people who: Keep opening apps automatically Want less doomscrolling Need more focus for work or study Want to reduce social media distractions Prefer action over guilt, reminders, or motivation hacks Want a stronger system for self-control GritMode is not just another timer. It is action-based blocking: no effort, no scroll. Download GritMode and earn your access. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lock100

Features
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Lock100 turns distracting screen time into real progress. Pick pushups or squats, choose the apps that pull you in, then complete quick camera-counted rep checkpoints to unlock them. Instead of relying on willpower, Lock100 turns the moment you reach for an app into a small step forward. You build from a manageable daily target up to 100 reps a day on your Road to 100. Build consistency one set at a time. FEATURES โ€ข Camera-counted pushups and squats โ€ข Personalized Road to 100 daily targets โ€ข App blocking powered by Apple Screen Time โ€ข Quick unlock checkpoints throughout the day โ€ข Progress tracking, streaks, and milestones โ€ข On-device camera tracking. Your video is never saved or uploaded. Lock100 isn't just an app blocker. It's a simple way to make your phone hold you accountable. Privacy Policy: https://lock100.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://lock100.com/terms

Screenshots

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Lock1004 screens

Verdict

The call

GritMode and Lock100 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. GritMode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Lock100 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GritMode ships an update weekly, Lock100 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
GritMode versus Lock100: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGritModeLock100
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.4 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size34 MB75 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOleksandr BiriulinMichael Scott Waldron

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GritMode

Subscriptions3
  • GritMode Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • GritMode Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • GritMode Premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year
2 purchases

Lock100

Subscriptions2
  • Lock100 Pro$5.991 Month
  • Lock100 Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is GritMode free?
GritMode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lock100 free?
Lock100 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GritMode or Lock100 have ads?
Neither GritMode nor Lock100 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GritMode or Lock100?
GritMode ships an update weekly, and Lock100 every 10 days. Most recently, GritMode was updated on October 21, 2026 and Lock100 on October 6, 2026.

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