LockHour Pro vs OffScroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LockHour Pro
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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 YOUβLL 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 todayβs focused time, weekly charts, streaks, and how many hours youβve 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.
OffScroll
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Most screen time apps lock you out and leave you standing there. You see a block screen, close it, open the next app β and keep scrolling. OffScroll doesn't just take the feed away. It puts what you actually meant to do in its place. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set your limits Pick single apps or whole categories and give them a daily limit. OffScroll builds on Apple Screen Time, so it really blocks β it doesn't just remind you. 2. Write down what's waiting A plain list, no folders and no labels. Whatever is at the top is what matters most. 3. At your limit, you see that list When the time is used up, the block screen shows your three most important tasks. One tap takes you straight there. 4. You can unlock β but you have to explain yourself You can always get back into your apps. You just have to write down why. When the time runs out, OffScroll asks whether it was worth it. WHAT SETS OFFSCROLL APART The block screen isn't a dead end Other apps say "time's up" and that's that. OffScroll puts your open list in the same spot. You don't just lose something β you get something back. Unlocking costs you a sentence No password, no forced waiting period, no wall to fight against. Just one question: why now? That's the difference between a decision and a reflex β and it's why you can look back and see where your time actually went. Priority is simply the order No categories, no priority levels, no stars, no points. What's at the top matters. Drag to reorder, that's it. No leaderboards, no trophies The app reports, it doesn't cheer. You see your numbers β not your rank next to strangers. No account, no sign-up Download it, open it, go. There is nothing to register and no email address to hand over. EVERYTHING IT DOES Limits and blocking Β· Daily limits for single apps or whole categories Β· Real blocking through Apple Screen Time, not just a notice Β· Block websites at all times β in Safari Β· Cap your daily unlocks: 1 to 10 Β· Choose how long an unlock lasts: 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes Β· A follow-up question after every unlock, asking whether it was worth it To-dos Β· A list where the order is the priority β drag to reorder Β· The top three appear on the block screen Β· Completed items are struck through; one-off tasks disappear at the next day change, daily ones come back unchecked Β· Swipe to pin Overview Β· A ring with your real screen time and your daily goal Β· Weekly overview with per-day bars and a goal line Β· "Time saved" β measured against your screen time before OffScroll Β· A streak for every day you kept your limits Β· Unlocks taken and tasks completed per day Also Β· Evening recap, Sunday weekly recap β both can be turned off Β· Two colour worlds: Dark Blue or Black & Orange Β· For iPhone and iPad PRIVATE, BECAUSE NOTHING LEAVES YOUR DEVICE OffScroll has no account, no sign-in, no server. Your limits, your to-dos and your usage data live on your iPhone only. Apple Screen Time doesn't even hand the app the names of the apps you block β we couldn't read them if we wanted to. SUBSCRIPTION Use OffScroll for free with one limit for an app, a category or a website, and up to 5 open to-dos. Pro unlocks unlimited limits (including whole groups of apps), daily to-dos, unlimited to-dos and the 7-day overview. Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription and starts with an immediate charge. Cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://offscrollsupport-ship-it.github.io/offscroll-privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
LockHour Pro and OffScroll are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. LockHour Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OffScroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LockHour Pro ships an update every 4 days, OffScroll weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LockHour Pro | OffScroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guan Feng Lai | Paul Konrad Blumberg |
In-app purchases
LockHour Pro
- Lifetime Unlock$4.99
OffScroll
- Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year









