Comparison

TaskClimb vs LockedIn

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

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TaskClimb

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A to-do list that finally shows how far you have come. Every task you tick off in TaskClimb moves your climber higher up a mountain route โ€” until you stand on the summit of the goal you set. Plain checklists only ever show what is left. That is why long lists feel heavier the longer you work on them. TaskClimb reframes the same tasks as an ascent: a goal becomes a peak, each task becomes a waypoint on the route, and harder tasks earn more altitude. The finish line is visible from the very first step, so momentum builds instead of leaking away. WHAT YOU GET - Turn any goal or project into a peak with its own route of tasks and a clear summit - See real forward motion as your climber advances up the ridge with every task you finish - Rate each task easy, medium or hard so the tough ones actually pay off in altitude and XP - Level up a climber rank from Base Camper to Mountaineer as your XP grows - Keep a day streak alive so showing up daily becomes the habit, not the chore - Read your own numbers: 14-day activity chart, difficulty breakdown, summits reached and total elevation climbed PERFECT FOR - People who abandon task apps because a flat list never feels rewarding - Students and professionals breaking a big project into steps they can finish today - Anyone chasing a long goal โ€” a launch, a training block, a home reset - Habit builders who stay consistent when a streak is on the line WHY NOT JUST USE A PLAIN CHECKLIST? A checklist answers "what is left" and nothing else. TaskClimb answers "how far have I come" โ€” with a route you can see, altitude that reflects real effort, and stats that prove the week was not wasted. Same tasks, completely different pull. An optional daily reminder brings you back so the streak survives a busy day. PRIVACY Everything stays on your device. No account, no sign-up, no ads, no tracking. Your peaks and tasks never leave your iPhone. FULL ACCESS TaskClimb Premium unlocks the complete experience โ€” unlimited peaks and tasks, full streak and altitude stats, every mountain backdrop and difficulty option, summit celebrations and future updates โ€” with no upgrade prompts. Available as a weekly subscription, a yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed in your Apple ID settings. Create your first peak tonight, add three waypoints, and finish one before bed โ€” that is your climb started. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? tphuc.work@gmail.com

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LockedIn

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LockedIn turns your iPhone into a single-purpose focus device. Tap LOCK IN, set how long you want to focus, and the entire screen becomes a wall-to-wall LCD timer โ€” Casio watch face, brushed steel or olive military finish, your choice. No menus, no notifications mid-session, no temptation to scroll just one more time. โ€”โ€” FEATURES โ€”โ€” โ€ข Block timer. One session, one duration. From 1 minute to 10 hours. โ€ข Pomodoro mode. Configure focus length, break length, and rounds on the Timer page itself โ€” the cycle runs automatically with a bell at every leg transition. โ€ข Strict Mode. Pick which apps you want blocked. During a session, those apps cannot be opened. Notifications from them are suppressed. Built on Apple's Family Controls and ManagedSettings โ€” the same technology Apple uses for Screen Time. Phone calls still ring. โ€ข Rotate to lock in. From any page, rotate your iPhone to landscape to instantly start your default session. โ€ข Two Themes. Steel daylight LCD or Olive military LCD. Classic, Modern, Data-Bank, and Terminal digit faces. โ€ข Stats. 7-day pixel bar chart, recent session log, daily streak. โ€”โ€” PRIVACY โ€”โ€” Everything stays on your iPhone. No accounts, no sign-in, no analytics, no advertising, no third-party SDKs, no network requests. Your focus log lives in your phone's local storage and never leaves it. Delete the app and the data is gone โ€” there is no server copy because there was never a server. โ€”โ€” WHO IT IS FOR โ€”โ€” Anyone who wants a focus timer that feels like a real device, not another app screaming for attention. Built for deep work, study sessions, writing, coding, meditation โ€” anywhere a clean countdown helps. โ€”โ€” WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED โ€”โ€” No login. No subscription. No upsell. No "Pro" tier. No notifications outside of the one chime when your session ends. No data leaves the device.

Screenshots

TaskClimb4 screens
LockedIn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LockedIn at none against TaskClimb's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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. TaskClimb sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. LockedIn asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
TaskClimb versus LockedIn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskClimbLockedIn
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size17 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuc PhamDhawal Gajwe

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TaskClimb

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$39.99
None

LockedIn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TaskClimb free?
TaskClimb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockedIn free?
LockedIn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TaskClimb or LockedIn have ads?
Neither TaskClimb nor LockedIn shows ads.

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