Comparison

Bounded Focus vs Lock In

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

Head to head
About

Bounded Focus

Features
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Most app blockers fail because you can dismiss them in one tap. Bounded Focus uses Apple Screen Time, so a block actually holds. It survives a force quit, a restart, and a reinstall. Block the apps that pull you in, cut your screen time, and get your focus back. Built for ADHD brains and anyone tired of losing hours to endless scrolling. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Pick the apps and websites that pull you in, social media, games, video, news, and block them on demand or automatically. No more opening Instagram on autopilot. SCHEDULES THAT RUN THEMSELVES Ready made routines like Sleep mode, Work hours, Deep work, and Study session block the right apps at the right times, every day, without you lifting a finger. GROW A FOCUS STREAK Every day you respect your blocks, your garden grows and your streak goes up. A gentle, rewarding way to build the habit, because progress should feel good, not like punishment. SEE YOUR REAL SCREEN TIME A clear breakdown of where your hours actually go, so you can decide what to cut. Your usage stays private, on your device. MADE FOR ADHD No shame, no guilt, no nagging. Grace tokens forgive a slip, so one rough day never breaks your streak. Friction and a calm design help you pause before you doomscroll. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Blocking runs through Apple Screen Time. We never see what you do in your apps. Your data stays on your device. WHY PEOPLE STAY People use Bounded Focus to study, to do deep work, to sleep better, to be present with family, and to finally take their attention back from apps that are designed to keep them hooked. Reclaim your time. Download Bounded Focus and start your first focus streak today. Bounded Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, with a monthly plan and a yearly plan that includes a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://boundedfocus.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://boundedfocus.com/privacy

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Lock In

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你有多少次只想查個東西,回過神卻已經滑掉一小時? 螢幕使用時間、專注模式、各種提醒⋯⋯你大概都試過,最後都被自己一鍵跳過。問題從來不是提醒不夠,而是「跳過」太容易。 Lock In 給你一道連自己都跳不過的鎖:想打開被鎖的 App,得先等過一段冷靜期——衝動,通常撐不過那十分鐘。 硬鎖,擋得住你自己(Pro) 想打開被鎖的 App?先等 15/30/60 分鐘冷靜期,時間到才真的開得了。硬核模式再多一關:手抄一次你寫給自己的那句話。連「刪除承諾」也要先過同一段冷靜期——這道鎖沒有後門。 設定一次,守住一段時間 選出最想戒的 App,為它設定一段鎖定期限——一週、半年,或自己決定的天數。承諾一旦開始,Lock In 就陪你走完,不讓「等一下再說」變成永遠。 打開就被溫柔擋下 鎖定期間再打開那個 App,先跳出一句話,提醒你當初為什麼決定專注。從沉靜的人生智慧到熱血的動漫名言(是的,包括《進擊的巨人》),每一次都可能遇見不同的句子。 它是自律工具,不是牢籠 需要時仍有出口:軟鎖隨時可放行 15 分鐘,硬鎖等過冷靜期也開得了。它幫你守住決定,但主導權始終在你手上。 進步,看得見 統計頁把你擋下的每一次衝動換算成「拿回的時間」,每週還有一張可以分享的戰報卡。你看見的不是「又忍住幾次」,而是「我把時間拿回來了」。 完全待在你的手機裡 不需註冊、不必登入、不連伺服器。你鎖了哪些 App、設定了什麼,全部只留在這支手機,不上傳、不追蹤、不販售。專注是你的事,我們不偷看。 主要功能 ◆ 硬鎖(Pro):想打開要先等 15/30/60 分鐘冷靜期 ◆ 硬核(Pro):冷靜期+手抄你寫給自己的那句話 ◆ 逐個 App 設定鎖定期限(一週/半年/自訂天數) ◆ 攔截時跳出語錄勸退,含經典動漫名言 ◆ 「拿回的時間」統計+每週戰報分享卡 ◆ 純本機運作,零帳號、零追蹤 現在就 Lock In,把時間還給真正重要的事。 —————————— 【訂閱與付費說明】 Lock In 免費提供基本功能(可鎖定 1 個 App)。解鎖無限鎖定與完整功能,可選擇以下方案: • 月訂閱:每月 NT$150,自動續訂 • 年訂閱:每年 NT$588(早鳥價,之後為 NT$888),自動續訂 • 買斷(非訂閱):一次付費永久解鎖 ・付款於購買確認時向你的 Apple ID 帳戶收取。 ・訂閱會自動續訂,除非在當期結束前至少 24 小時關閉自動續訂。 ・當期結束前 24 小時內,帳戶會被收取續訂費用。 ・購買後可於 App Store 帳戶設定管理訂閱或關閉自動續訂。 使用條款(EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 隱私政策:https://lockweb-8fd2.vercel.app/

Screenshots

Bounded Focus4 screens
Lock In4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bounded Focus at none against Lock In's shown. Lock In's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bounded Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Lock In sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bounded Focus ships an update every 2 weeks, Lock In weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Bounded Focus versus Lock In: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBounded FocusLock In
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDedaldev DooCHIAYU SUN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bounded Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Bounded Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Bounded Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Lock In

Subscriptions2
  • Premium 月繳$4.991 Month
  • Premium 年繳$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium 買斷$59.99

Questions

Is Bounded Focus free?
Bounded Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lock In free?
Lock In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bounded Focus or Lock In have ads?
Lock In shows ads; Bounded Focus does not.
Which is updated more often, Bounded Focus or Lock In?
Bounded Focus ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lock In weekly. Most recently, Bounded Focus was updated on September 10, 2026 and Lock In on September 27, 2026.

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