Comparison

Frost Lock vs Apper

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

Head to head
About

Frost Lock

Features
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[DIGITAL DETOX] Spending more time on your phone than you meant to? Lock distracting apps, set daily limits, and make more time for what matters with Frost Lock. [HOW IT WORKS] β€’ Lock: block the apps you choose for a set amount of time. β€’ Deep Freeze: prevents early unlocking in the app until the timer runs out. β€’ Limits: give an app a daily time budget. When it runs out, that app stays locked until midnight. β€’ Routines: lock your apps automatically on the days and times you set. β€’ History: see time spent per app, time locked, and recorded attempts to open blocked apps. [PRIVACY] Frost Lock is built on Apple's Screen Time. App usage and lock history are processed on your device. No account is required. When you want to step away from distracting apps, Frost Lock is there. --- Frost Lock Plus Go ad free and create up to 10 routines and up to 10 daily limits, with more than one app per limit. Frost Lock Plus is an auto-renewable subscription, billed monthly or yearly. It renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple Account settings. β€’ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ β€’ Privacy Policy: https://ninemomo.github.io/FrostLock/ β€’ Email: ninemomo.public@gmail.com

About

Apper

Features
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Apper turns the App Store into your personal idea library. Save any app that inspires you, and Apper keeps its story fresh β€” version history, update cadence, ratings, and what changed since you saved it. Built for indie developers, designers, and small teams who study great apps to build better ones. LIBRARY β€” Your saved apps, always current - Save any App Store app in seconds, right from the share sheet - Automatic version history and an update timeline for every saved app - Update badges and a "Since you saved" view that highlights what changed - Charts that show how often an app really ships - Works across store regions EXPLORE β€” See what builders are saving - Cross-user rankings of the most-saved apps - Discover what other developers are paying attention to DROPS β€” AI usage-limit announcements in one feed - A curated log of official usage-limit reset announcements from AI providers - Cadence analysis that estimates the next likely reset window - Push alerts and a Home Screen widget so you never miss one ACCOUNTS β€” Your AI accounts, on the record - Keep a simple ledger of your AI subscription accounts and their status - Track spending with manual entries and automatic totals - Notes and timelines that preserve each account's history - Passwords stay in the iOS Keychain on your device β€” never in a database SUBSCRIPTION AND PURCHASE TERMS Apper Pro unlocks the full app and is available as an auto-renewable subscription or a one-time purchase: - Apper Pro Yearly β€” US$19.99 per year, auto-renewable. Introductory offer for new subscribers: US$9.99 for the first year, then US$19.99 per year. - Apper Pro Lifetime β€” US$49.99, one-time purchase, does not renew. Prices are shown in your local currency inside the app and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.weisenjoy.com/privacy

Screenshots

Frost Lock4 screens
Apper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Apper at none against Frost Lock's shown. Apper also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). Frost Lock's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Frost Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Apper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frost Lock ships an update every 9 days, Apper every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Frost Lock versus Apper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrost LockApper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size17 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHyeon mo Guζž— ε»–

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Frost Lock

Subscriptions2
  • Plus (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Plus (Yearly)$9.991 Year
2 purchases

Apper

Subscriptions1
  • Apper Pro Yearly1 Year trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Apper Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Frost Lock free?
Frost Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apper free?
Apper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Frost Lock or Apper have ads?
Frost Lock shows ads; Apper does not.
Which is updated more often, Frost Lock or Apper?
Frost Lock ships an update every 9 days, and Apper every 2 days. Most recently, Frost Lock was updated on November 5, 2026 and Apper on November 5, 2026.

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