Comparison

LockHour Pro vs Deadbolt

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

Head to head
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.

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Deadbolt

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Your phone works for you now. Deadbolt locks away the apps that eat your day β€” Instagram, TikTok, whatever your poison is β€” for exactly as long as you choose. Turn the dial, tap "Bolt it", and they're gone until the timer runs out. NO WILLPOWER REQUIRED That's the point. When you try to open a blocked app, Deadbolt turns you away β€” with a dry one-liner instead of a lecture. STRICT MODE No early exit, no "just five minutes." Sessions end when they end. AN EMERGENCY EXIT THAT COSTS YOU Really need out early? Request an emergency exit β€” then wait out a 10-minute cooldown while Deadbolt asks if you're sure. Impulses don't survive ten minutes. Emergencies do. DAILY BLOCKS Lock the same hours automatically, every day. Nights, work mornings, study blocks β€” they run even when Deadbolt is closed. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Built on Apple's Screen Time framework. The apps you block and how you use your phone never leave your device β€” we can't see them, and we never track them. No account required. Deadbolt is free to start β€” bolt your apps for 15 minutes, twice a day, no account needed. Deadbolt Pro unlocks everything: sessions up to 8 hours, Strict Mode with its exit challenges, daily schedules, location locks, allow-only mode, and your full focus history. The exact price and billing period are shown in the app before you subscribe. Subscriptions are billed to your Apple ID and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://trydeadbolt.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://trydeadbolt.app/privacy

Screenshots

LockHour Pro4 screens
Deadbolt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: LockHour Pro at 3 against Deadbolt'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. LockHour Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Deadbolt 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

LockHour Pro ships an update every 4 days, Deadbolt every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
LockHour Pro versus Deadbolt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockHour ProDeadbolt
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuan Feng LaiAkshit Kanaujia

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LockHour Pro

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99
3 purchases

Deadbolt

Subscriptions3
  • Deadbolt Pro$4.991 Month
  • Deadbolt Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
  • Deadbolt Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is LockHour Pro free?
LockHour Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deadbolt free?
Deadbolt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LockHour Pro or Deadbolt have ads?
Neither LockHour Pro nor Deadbolt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LockHour Pro or Deadbolt?
LockHour Pro ships an update every 4 days, and Deadbolt every 2 days. Most recently, LockHour Pro was updated on October 31, 2026 and Deadbolt on October 28, 2026.

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