Comparison

KickIt vs LockHour Pro

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

Head to head
About

KickIt

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KickIt helps you take back control of your time. Block the apps and websites that pull you in, set daily limits, and build healthier digital habits β€” without relying on willpower alone. Whether you’re trying to focus at work, study without distractions, or simply spend less time on your phone, KickIt makes it easy to put up the right barriers and actually stick to them. Terms & conditions: https://www.joinkickit.com/terms-and-conditions WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ Block apps β€” Add distracting apps to your blocklist. Choose a soft block (a gentle reminder you can bypass for the current session) or a hard block (a firm stop). β€’ Block websites β€” Stop distracting sites. β€’ Set daily time limits β€” Give yourself a daily allowance for an app. When you reach the limit, KickIt steps in. β€’ Accountability buddy β€” Invite someone you trust to help you stay on track. β€’ Uninstall protection β€” Make it harder to remove KickIt in a moment of weakness. HOW IT WORKS KickIt detects when a blocked app or website comes to the foreground and shows a block screen. Soft blocks let you continue for the current session if you truly need to; hard blocks hold firm so you can step away. PRIVACY FIRST Blocking happens on your device. We don’t sell your data and keep what we collect to a minimum. PERMISSIONS WE USE β€’ Screen Time β€” to detect and block apps and websites Start small, stay consistent, and let KickIt help you build the focus you want β€” one block at a time.

About

LockHour Pro

Features
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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 YOU’LL 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 today’s focused time, weekly charts, streaks, and how many hours you’ve 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

KickIt4 screens
LockHour Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: LockHour Pro at 3 against KickIt's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. KickIt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LockHour Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KickIt ships an update every 5 days, LockHour Pro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
KickIt versus LockHour Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKickItLockHour Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size34 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSparked Technologies Pty LtdGuan Feng Lai

In-app purchases

2 purchases

KickIt

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
1 purchases

LockHour Pro

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is KickIt free?
KickIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockHour Pro free?
LockHour Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KickIt or LockHour Pro have ads?
Neither KickIt nor LockHour Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KickIt or LockHour Pro?
KickIt ships an update every 5 days, and LockHour Pro every 4 days. Most recently, KickIt was updated on October 6, 2026 and LockHour Pro on October 31, 2026.

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