Comparison

Lock Learn vs LockWords

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

Head to head
About

Lock Learn

Learn new vocabulary effortlessly by having words and definitions appear on your phone's lock screen every 10 minutes. Create custom word lists for any subject, from languages to professional terms, and tap to explore them further. Start with 20 free words and unlock unlimited access with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Lock screen vocabulary widget
  • Customizable word lists by topic
  • Definitions and grammar labels
  • Tap to view word details
  • One-time purchase for unlimited words
Features
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Lock Learn puts a vocabulary word on your lock screen and swaps it out every 10 minutes, all day. You're checking your phone constantly anyway, so you might as well pick something up in the meantime. There are no study sessions, no streaks to maintain, and no extra time required. How it works: Add the Lock Learn widget to your lock screen. From that point on, every time you glance at your phone you'll see a different word from your list along with its definition and grammar type. The widget refreshes in the background every 10 minutes without you doing anything. Build your own word lists: Lock Learn isn't tied to a preset word bank. You create topics for whatever you're working on: a language you're studying, industry terminology, SAT prep words, culinary terms, anything you want. Every entry includes a definition and a grammar label so you understand how to actually use the word, not just what it means. Tap to go deeper: Spot a word you want to explore? Tap the widget and Lock Learn opens directly to that word's topic so you can review, edit, or add related words. Free to start: You get up to 20 vocabulary words completely free, with no trial period and no expiration date. If you want more, a small one-time purchase unlocks unlimited words and there's no subscription. Features: - Lock screen widget that rotates vocabulary every 10 minutes - Organize words into topics and categories - Grammar labels included with every entry - Tap-to-open deep link goes directly to the word currently on your lock screen - Free up to 20 words, one-time purchase for unlimited

About

LockWords

Features
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LockWords puts a new card under the clock on your Lock Screen, every hour or on whatever schedule you pick: a word worth knowing, a Bible verse, a line from Marcus Aurelius, a strange fact or a riddle. You look at your phone all day anyway, so each look might as well teach you something. CHOOSE WHAT YOU SEE Mix several packs into one widget, or pin a single pack to each widget. Words: Smart Words, SAT and GRE words, rare and beautiful words, idioms and where they come from, Latin phrases, Spanish and French basics, business vocabulary Faith: Bible verses (KJV), verses for anxious days, short daily prayers Mind: affirmations, Stoic quotes, calm reminders, self-love and confidence Growth: discipline and motivation, money wisdom Curiosity: fun facts, space and science, psychology, On This Day Fun: riddles, with the answer showing up halfway through the hour LEARN WITHOUT SITTING DOWN TO STUDY Tap "I know it" on a word and it leaves the rotation. The Home Screen widget has I know it, Save and Next buttons, so you don't have to open the app. A small ring on the Lock Screen shows how much of your word packs you already know. Share the cards you like with friends. THE DETAILS • Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets • A new card every 30 minutes, every hour, every few hours or once a day • Works offline • The app speaks 14 languages; the cards are in English • No account, no ads, no tracking PAY ONCE, KEEP IT Affirmations are free for good, and every other pack gives you 10 free cards to try. Unlock a single pack with a one-time purchase, or get All Packs, which also includes every pack we add later. There is no subscription. Right now there are 22 packs and nearly 5,500 cards. Terms of Use: https://xzot.github.io/lockwords/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://xzot.github.io/lockwords/privacy.html

Screenshots

Lock Learn4 screens
LockWords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lock Learn at every 2 days against LockWords's every 8 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Lock Learn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LockWords sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lock Learn ships an update every 2 days, LockWords every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Lock Learn versus LockWords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock LearnLockWords
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxQ Consulting Services LLCVladyslav Shchuka

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lock Learn

One-time1
  • LockLearn$1.99
10 purchases

LockWords

One-time10
  • Verses for Anxiety$2.99
  • Calm Reminders$2.99
  • Self-Love & Confidence$2.99
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  • Discipline & Motivation$2.99
  • Money Wisdom$2.99
  • Fun Facts$2.99
  • Psychology Facts$2.99
  • On This Day$2.99
  • Space & Science$2.99
  • Riddles$2.99

Questions

Is Lock Learn free?
Lock Learn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockWords free?
LockWords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lock Learn or LockWords have ads?
Neither Lock Learn nor LockWords shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lock Learn or LockWords?
Lock Learn ships an update every 2 days, and LockWords every 8 days. Most recently, Lock Learn was updated on October 2, 2026 and LockWords on October 18, 2026.

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