Comparison

Graze vs LockIn

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

Head to head
About

Graze

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by blocking distracting apps and running focus sessions. It uses a unique feedback loop where a flock of sheep thrives as your screen time decreases, making digital detox more engaging.

Highlights
  • App and website blocking
  • Focus sessions
  • Customizable schedules
  • Virtual sheep flock
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • On-device data processing
Features
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Your phone is grazing on your life. Take it back. Graze turns screen-time control into something you'll actually open. Block the apps that drain you, run focus sessions when you need to lock in, and watch a living flock of sheep grow happier as your usage drops — or wander off when it climbs. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Graze requires a paid subscription to use. Choose from a monthly or yearly plan, or a one-time lifetime purchase. All features below — including app blocking, focus sessions, schedules, and your flock — are unlocked with your subscription. Pricing is shown in the app before any purchase. WHY GRAZE WORKS Most blockers are punishment. Graze is a feedback loop. The healthier your day, the healthier your flock. You don't need willpower to check a score — you'll glance at your sheep the same way you'd glance at a plant on the windowsill. FEATURES (included with subscription) • App & Website Blocking — Pick any apps from your home screen and set rules: all day, school hours, after 9pm, weekdays only. Blocked apps show a custom shield instead of opening. • Focus Sessions — One-tap timers that lock distracting apps until you're done. Perfect for study, deep work, or just dinner. • Schedules That Actually Stick — Recurring blocks for mornings, evenings, weekends, or any custom window. Overnight schedules supported. • Your Flock, Your Way — Pick your sheep's coat (white, black, brown, or pink), name them, and watch them go from healthy to scattered based on your screen time. • Home & Lock Screen Widgets — See your flock at a glance without opening the app. • Stats That Mean Something — Daily score, pickup count, screen-time totals. No vanity graphs. • Private by Design — Everything runs on-device using Apple's Screen Time framework. No accounts, no servers, no data collection. We can't see your usage even if we wanted to. WHO IT'S FOR → Students who lose afternoons to TikTok → Parents trying to stop doom-scrolling at bedtime → Knowledge workers fighting context-switching → Anyone who's deleted Instagram four times and reinstalled it five Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings.

About

LockIn

Discover quiet and productive spaces like cafes, libraries, and coworking spots. Get real-time updates on noise levels, crowdedness, and amenities. Track your focus time and find your ideal work or study environment.

Highlights
  • Live map of study spots
  • Real-time noise and crowd reports
  • WiFi and outlet availability
  • Study session tracker
  • Trending quiet spots
  • User-submitted reports
  • Favorite spot saving
Features
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LockIn helps you find the perfect place to focus — whether you're a student, remote worker, freelancer, or anyone who needs to escape distractions. KEY FEATURES: - Live map of nearby study-friendly cafes, libraries, and coworking spots - Real-time noise levels and crowdedness reports from real users - WiFi quality, outlet availability, and bathroom access info - Study session tracker to log your focus time - Trending tab to discover the quietest spots in your area - Submit reports to help fellow students find the best places - Save your favorite spots for quick access LockIn Pro ($4.99/mo or $39.99/yr — 3-day free trial on annual): - Unlimited venue views per day - Advanced filters (quiet hours, study-only spots, and more) - Bathroom codes shared by other students - 7-day noise & crowd trend charts - Time-of-day insights (quietest hours, best WiFi times) - Full study analytics (streaks, total hours, top spots) - Unlimited favorites - Ad-free experience Whether you're cramming for finals, working remotely, or just need a quiet place to think — LockIn finds your spot. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in your App Store account settings. Created by Theo Seitzman Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/lockinterms/home

Screenshots

Graze4 screens
LockIn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: LockIn at freemium against Graze's subscription. LockIn also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Graze's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Graze sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and LockIn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Graze ships an update every 2 days, LockIn every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Graze versus LockIn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrazeLockIn
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorge TimmsEllen Rapoport

Customer experience

Graze

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LockIn

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Graze

Subscriptions2
  • Graze Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Graze Premium Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Graze Premium Lifetime$24.99
2 purchases

LockIn

Subscriptions2
  • LockIn Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • LockIn Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Graze free?
Graze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockIn free?
LockIn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Graze or LockIn have ads?
Neither Graze nor LockIn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Graze or LockIn?
Graze ships an update every 2 days, and LockIn every 8 days. Most recently, Graze was updated on October 28, 2026 and LockIn on October 15, 2026.

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