System Lock vs Pilly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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 appβs core productivity and focus features, including: β’ Block distracting apps during focus, study, work, sleep, or deep focus sessions β’ Create smart schedules for automatic app restrictions β’ Complete quests and challenges to earn screen time β’ Track screen time, focus sessions, and usage trends β’ Unlock achievements, streaks, and progression rewards β’ Build discipline through gamified productivity systems β’ 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
Pilly
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Know whatβs due. Keep moving. Pilly is a private medicine reminder and tracking app for iPhone. Start without creating an account and keep your everyday medicine routine clear. β’ Create flexible schedules for tablets, capsules, liquids, injections, drops, and inhalers β’ Receive private reminders without medicine names on your Lock Screen β’ Record taken or skipped doses and correct them when needed β’ Review your week, dose history, and supply estimate β’ See whatβs next with small and medium Home Screen widgets β’ Personalize medicine forms and colors for easier recognition Pilly Plus adds optional private backup and recovery, medicine photos, and a profile photo. Monthly and annual auto-renewing subscription options are available. The current localized price, billing period, and any eligible introductory offer are shown before purchase. You can restore purchases or manage your subscription from Pilly. Pilly records information you enter. It does not identify medicines, recommend doses, diagnose conditions, or provide medical advice. Check with a qualified healthcare professional before making medical decisions. Privacy Policy: https://getpilly.app/privacy Terms: https://getpilly.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pilly at every 2 days against System Lock's every 6 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. System Lock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Pilly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
System Lock ships an update every 6 days, Pilly every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | System Lock | Pilly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Angelo Atienza | Matthew Enarle |
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
Pilly
- Pilly Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pilly Plus Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year









