ScreenTimeBlocker vs LockHour Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ScreenTimeBlocker
This tool helps you regain control of your digital life by setting limits on distracting apps and websites. It leverages Apple's Screen Time features to automatically block access once your set time is up or during scheduled quiet hours.
- Per-app daily time limits
- Category-wide app limits
- Website blocking with time limits
- Automatic blocking at limit
- Scheduled auto-blocking
- Parental passcode protection
- Edit lock for settings
Read full descriptionHide full description
Take your time back. ScreenTimeBlocker is a focus tool for stopping the apps you can't help opening β TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X, and more. Built on Apple's Screen Time / Family Controls, it shields only the apps you choose, the moment you hit your daily limit or step into a quiet hour. --- β What it does βΆ Per-app daily limits Set fine-grained time caps per app β TikTok 30 min, YouTube 60 min, X 30 min β independently from each other. βΆ Category-wide limits Limit entire categories like "Social" or "Games" in one tap. Newly installed apps in that category are covered automatically. βΆ Block websites too Apply the same time limits to specific web domains opened in Safari and other browsers. βΆ Automatic shield at the limit When the cap is reached, the target app becomes unopenable and a dedicated shield screen appears. It comes back tomorrow. βΆ Schedule-based auto-block Force a block during specific hours β Bedtime (22:00 β 07:00 next day), School Hours (weekdays 08:00 β 15:00), Mealtime, and more. One-tap presets are included, and overnight ranges that cross midnight are supported. βΆ Parental passcode Set a 4-digit PIN so kids can't quietly disable the limits. Three wrong attempts trigger a full shield across all monitored apps, closing off the workarounds. βΆ Edit lock While monitoring is active, settings become read-only β you can't impulsively raise a limit or remove a restriction. Scrolling and viewing the list stay free. --- β Privacy - Fully on-device. All settings are stored only on your iPhone. - No personal data or usage statistics are sent to our servers. - No analytics, no advertising SDKs, no tracking identifiers. - Apple's Family Controls passes apps and categories as opaque tokens, so even the developer cannot see which apps you chose. - The parental PIN is stored encrypted in the iOS Keychain. --- β Pricing The first week is free. Keep it if you like it. - Monthly plan - Yearly plan - Lifetime plan (one-time purchase) The monthly and yearly plans include a 7-day free trial (first time only). If you do not cancel during the trial, the plan converts to a paid subscription at the end of the trial period. Subscriptions automatically renew for the same period and price unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The renewal charge is billed to the Apple ID payment method within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in Settings β Apple ID β Subscriptions on the iPhone. Any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. --- β Who it's for - People who want to stop late-night short-video binges - Parents who want kids' social-app time governed by rules, not arguments - Anyone who needs distractions silenced during work or study hours - Users who find iOS's built-in Screen Time not quite enough --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://uuuu.to/screenblocker-privacy-policy/
LockHour Pro
Read full descriptionHide full description
Optimized for iPhone Duo. Built with the latest SDK, the app fills the entire inner display and automatically adjusts its layout whether the device is folded or open. Lock distracting apps and websites until your timer ends β then they come back on their own. Pick a mode and tap once: Study Mode runs Pomodoro-style cycles, Deep Work protects a full block, and Sleep Wind Down helps you put the phone down at night. Turn on Hard Mode and stopping early takes a 60-second cooldown plus a typed confirmation, so you quit on purpose, not on impulse. WHY YOUβLL LOVE IT β’ One tap to focus β start a session and your chosen apps are shielded instantly β’ A beautiful countdown that makes focused time feel rewarding β’ Build streaks and watch your reclaimed hours add up FOCUS MODES FOR EVERY MOMENT β’ Quick Focus β a short lock to get started β’ Deep Work β protect a serious work block β’ Study Mode β Pomodoro-style cycles with breaks β’ Sleep Wind Down β stop late-night scrolling β’ Morning Reset β start your day before the scroll β’ Custom β set your own length HARD MODE Add a calm moment of friction before you can stop early β a cooldown and a confirmation that help you choose intentionally. INSIGHTS THAT MOTIVATE See todayβs focused time, weekly charts, streaks, and how many hours youβve reclaimed. WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITY Glance at your progress from the Home and Lock Screen, and watch your session count down in the Dynamic Island. PRIVATE BY DESIGN β’ No account, ever β’ No ads β’ No tracking, no third-party analytics β’ Your data never leaves your device PAY ONCE. FOCUS FOREVER. One simple purchase unlocks everything. No subscription. No hidden fees. Your attention is worth protecting. Start your first focus session today. Optimized for iPhone Duo.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LockHour Pro at every 4 days against ScreenTimeBlocker's every 2 weeks. LockHour Pro also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. ScreenTimeBlocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and LockHour Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ScreenTimeBlocker ships an update every 2 weeks, LockHour Pro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScreenTimeBlocker | LockHour Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | forYou inc. | Guan Feng Lai |
In-app purchases
ScreenTimeBlocker
- ζι‘γγ©γ³7 Days trial$0.491 Month
- εΉ΄ι‘γγ©γ³7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Lifetime Plan$19.99
LockHour Pro
- Lifetime Unlock$4.99
Questions
Is ScreenTimeBlocker free?
Is LockHour Pro free?
Do ScreenTimeBlocker or LockHour Pro have ads?
Which is updated more often, ScreenTimeBlocker or LockHour Pro?
Other comparisons















