LockedIn vs LockIn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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 β 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. ββ FEATURES ββ β’ Block timer. One session, one duration. From 1 minute to 10 hours. β’ Pomodoro mode. Configure focus length, break length, and rounds on the Timer page itself β the cycle runs automatically with a bell at every leg transition. β’ 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 β the same technology Apple uses for Screen Time. Phone calls still ring. β’ Rotate to lock in. From any page, rotate your iPhone to landscape to instantly start your default session. β’ Two Themes. Steel daylight LCD or Olive military LCD. Classic, Modern, Data-Bank, and Terminal digit faces. β’ Stats. 7-day pixel bar chart, recent session log, daily streak. ββ PRIVACY ββ 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 β there is no server copy because there was never a server. ββ WHO IT IS FOR ββ 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 β anywhere a clean countdown helps. ββ WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED ββ 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.
LockIn
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Temporarily block distracting apps and websites while you focus. Choose the apps, categories, and websites that pull your attention, start a Focus Timer or Pomodoro, and LockIn uses Appleβs Screen Time technology to shield them for the duration of your session. Blocking continues if you leave LockIn or lock your phone. When the timer ends, everything unlocks automatically. BLOCK DISTRACTIONS WITH A TIMER β’ Select apps, complete categories, or specific websites using Appleβs private activity picker β’ Set a custom session lasting anywhere from 2 minutes to several hours β’ Keep blocking active while using other apps or while your phone is locked β’ See a clean Screen Time shield when you try opening a selected app β’ Automatically remove every shield when your session finishes β’ Use Strict Mode to help prevent ending a session early THREE WAYS TO LOCK IN FOCUS TIMER Start one protected deep-work session. Choose your duration, block your distractions, and remain focused until the countdown ends. POMODORO Work and rest in structured rounds. Begin with the classic 25-minute focus and 5-minute break routine, or customize the intervals to suit your workflow. Your selected apps and websites remain shielded throughout the routine, including its breaks. MEDITATE Choose 5, 10, or 15 minutes, or create your own duration. Play calming ambient sound, breathe, reset, and return sharper. Meditate mode does not block apps, so you can use it as a simple calming timer. MAKE IT YOURS Visit the Styles gallery to explore and preview different timer experiences before choosing your favorite. Available timer styles include: β’ Sprint β’ Flip Clock β’ Ring β’ Stealth β’ Intervals STAY IN THE ZONE β’ Play a deep-focus pad, brown noise, rain, ocean, or soft rhythm β’ Continue listening while using another app or while your screen is locked β’ Control playback from the Lock Screen, Control Center, or in-app mini-player β’ Follow the countdown through a Lock Screen and Dynamic Island Live Activity WATCH YOUR FOCUS COMPOUND Your Training Log helps you understand your progress with: β’ Total focus time β’ Daily streaks β’ Weekly totals β’ Personal best sessions β’ Your strongest focus window β’ Focus and meditation history PRIVATE BY DESIGN LockIn uses Appleβs Screen Time framework and works with opaque activity tokens. It does not identify or collect a list of the apps installed on your device. Your selected restrictions, focus sessions, meditation activity, and training history are stored on your device. No account is required. LOCKIN PRO A LockIn Pro subscription is required to access the app. Pro includes unlimited sessions, Focus Timer, Pomodoro, Meditate mode, every timer style, Strict Mode, presets, ambient sounds, and your complete Training Log. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription from your Apple Account settings. Focus is a skill. Train it. Terms: https://sunnyrk.github.io/LockIn-Website/terms.html Privacy: https://sunnyrk.github.io/LockIn-Website/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LockedIn at none against LockIn's 2. On price, ads, device support 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. LockIn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. LockedIn asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | LockedIn | LockIn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dhawal Gajwe | Sunny Radadiya |
In-app purchases
LockedIn
No in-app purchases
LockIn
- Weekly Pass$5.997 Days
- Yearly Β· Best Value$24.991 Year









