System Lock vs Exclusio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
System Lock
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System Lock transforms focus, discipline, and productivity into a real-life progression system. Instead of endlessly scrolling, complete quests, build streaks, unlock achievements, and earn your screen time through intentional habits and focused sessions. Designed with a gamified RPG-inspired experience, System Lock helps you reclaim control over distractions while turning consistency into progression. System Lock Premium (Subscription Required) A System Lock Premium subscription is required to access the app’s core productivity and focus features, including: • Block distracting apps during focus, study, work, sleep, or deep focus sessions • Create smart schedules for automatic app restrictions • Complete quests and challenges to earn screen time • Track screen time, focus sessions, and usage trends • Unlock achievements, streaks, and progression rewards • Build discipline through gamified productivity systems • Stay intentional with your time and reduce endless scrolling Subscription pricing and available plans are displayed clearly within the app before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://systemlock.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://systemlock.app/terms
Exclusio
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One tap and 515,000+ gambling, casino, betting and slots sites stop loading on your iPhone - and you can't unblock them on impulse. WHY IT WORKS WHEN WILLPOWER DOESN'T Most blockers can be switched off the moment you want to gamble. Exclusio can't. When you turn blocking on, you choose how long it stays on: 24 hours, one week, four weeks, or a full year. Until that time runs out, the off switch is gone. You can always extend the lock. You can never shorten it. That asymmetry is the whole point. A DISCREET ICON, IF YOU WANT ONE Nobody needs to know what's on your home screen. Exclusio comes with a second icon that says nothing about what the app does - same app, same blocking, just quiet about it. Switch to it in one tap during setup, or change back any time. WHAT IT BLOCKS - 515,000+ gambling, casino, betting, poker and slots domains - Works system-wide: Safari, Chrome, and inside other apps - The list updates itself, so new sites get covered too WHAT IT DOESN'T DO Exclusio doesn't watch where you go. The filtering happens on your iPhone, matched against a list stored on the device. There is no Exclusio server that sees your browsing. ALSO ON MAC Your subscription unlocks the free Exclusio Mac app too, so the same blocking follows you to your computer. A TOOL, NOT A TREATMENT This app can help you create distance. It is not therapy and it is not a cure. If gambling is affecting your life, Gamblers Anonymous offers real, human support - and you'll find that link inside the app, on the main screen. You don't have to do this alone. SUBSCRIPTION Free for 7 days, then $4.99/month. Cancel any time before the trial ends to avoid being charged. Renews monthly until cancelled.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: System Lock at every 6 days against Exclusio's every 3 weeks. On price, 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
Both are free to download. System Lock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Exclusio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
System Lock ships an update every 6 days, Exclusio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | System Lock | Exclusio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Angelo Atienza | Voresfilm Aps |
In-app purchases
System Lock
- System Lock Pro$4.997 Days
- System Lock Pro$9.991 Month
- System Lock Pro$19.991 Year
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- System Lock Pro$49.991 Year
Exclusio
- GambleGuard7 Days trial$4.991 Month









