Comparison

Lockit vs LockIn

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

Head to head
About

Lockit

This app adds a small pause before you open distracting applications, requiring you to complete a quick task like a math problem or a custom checklist. It helps you regain focus, reduce impulse usage, and protect private apps by adding a mindful step before access.

Highlights
  • Task-based app access
  • Customizable checklists
  • Math problem challenges
  • Temporary app access
  • Privacy protection for apps
  • Focus and reduced impulse usage
Features
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Take Control of Your Screen Time Ever opened an app for 5 minutes... and then realized 30 minutes were gone? Ever tried to study, work, or sleep, but your just opened the same distracting app again? Or maybe there are private apps you do not want others to open easily. Lockit helps you pause before opening an app. It does not try to stop you from using your phone forever. It simply adds one small step before access. First, protect the apps you want to manage. Then, when you want to open one, Lockit can ask you to finish a small task first. It could be a math question. It could be a simple checklist you create yourself: Drink water. Review 5 words. Clean your desk. Finish today’s first task. After the task is done, you get temporary access. When time is up, the app is locked again. This helps you ask: Do I really want to open this right now? Can I do one better thing first? Lockit is useful when: You want to focus while studying. You want fewer phone breaks while working. You want to use your phone less before bed. You want to hide and protect private apps. Your child wants to play on the phone, and you want them to answer questions before unlocking apps. This way, learning and entertainment can stay in balance. Less impulse. More focus. One small pause before the next app. Privacy is simple too: Lockit does not read content from your managed apps. Your settings, tasks, and progress stay on your device. Passwords are stored securely using Apple’s Keychain. Biometric authentication is handled by iOS.

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

Lockit3 screens
LockIn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lockit at none against LockIn's 2. Lockit also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). LockIn's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. LockIn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Lockit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lockit against 5.0 for LockIn. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockIn has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lockit ships an update every 3 days, LockIn every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lockit versus LockIn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockitLockIn
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWuhan Jiushu Media Co., Ltd.Ellen Rapoport

Customer experience

Lockit

All ratings1 ratings
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

None

Lockit

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LockIn

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

Questions

Is Lockit free?
Lockit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LockIn free?
LockIn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lockit or LockIn?
Lockit and LockIn are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Lockit or LockIn have ads?
Neither Lockit nor LockIn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lockit or LockIn?
Lockit ships an update every 3 days, and LockIn every 8 days. Most recently, Lockit was updated on June 25, 2026 and LockIn on September 11, 2026.

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