Comparison

HabitLock vs Timed Lock

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

Head to head
About

HabitLock

Features
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HabitLock is a system-level app lock built on iOS Screen Time. Lock distracting apps, hide apps you don’t need, and build focus habits that stick. FEATURES • App Lock — lock social, short video, games, and other distractions • Exclusive Lock — set rules and daily time windows for different scenarios • Habit Plans — bedtime wind-down, morning focus, study and work templates • Timed Relock — temporary unlocks automatically relock so you don’t spiral • Face ID / Passcode — verify before temporary access • Usage Insights — review locked vs unlocked activity WHO IT’S FOR Anyone trying to cut doomscrolling, study or work with fewer interruptions, or build healthier phone habits. HabitLock uses Apple’s Screen Time APIs for reliable, system-level limits. Questions or feedback? Reach us from inside the app.

About

Timed Lock

Features
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Fewer reminders. Agreements that follow through. EyeGuard Lock helps parents set clear screen-time boundaries on an authorized iPhone or iPad. Choose the apps, categories, or websites to limit, agree on a time, and Apple Screen Time shields only the selected content when time is up. COUNTDOWN TIMER • Choose 15, 30, 60, or 90 minutes, or set a custom duration • Kids can see the remaining time and target end time • Selected content is shielded automatically when the countdown ends QUICK ROUTINES • Save a duration and selected content together • Start homework, after-dinner, or bedtime rules with one tap RECURRING PLANS • Create up to 3 automatic plans • Set weekdays plus explicit start and end times • Shielding starts and ends automatically, including overnight plans • The active plan shows remaining time with the same aurora ring used on Home • Get a 15-minute reminder, or skip today after parent authentication PARENT VERIFICATION • Ending a plan early or removing shielding requires Face ID, Touch ID, or the device passcode • Overlapping plans remain shielded until the final active plan ends PRIVACY AND PURCHASE • No account, ads, analytics, or tracking • Settings stay on the device • No remote monitoring or cross-device control • Full 7-day trial, followed by an optional one-time Lifetime Unlock; this is not an auto-renewing subscription Requires iOS or iPadOS 17 or later.

Screenshots

HabitLock4 screens
Timed Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Timed Lock at none against HabitLock's shown. Timed Lock also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. HabitLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timed Lock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HabitLock ships an update every 5 days, Timed Lock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
HabitLock versus Timed Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHabitLockTimed Lock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晓峰 左方捷 胡

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HabitLock

One-time1
  • Limited-Time Lifetime Deal$0.99
2 purchases

Timed Lock

One-time2
  • 7-Day TrialFree
  • Lifetime Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is HabitLock free?
HabitLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timed Lock free?
Timed Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HabitLock or Timed Lock have ads?
HabitLock shows ads; Timed Lock does not.
Which is updated more often, HabitLock or Timed Lock?
HabitLock ships an update every 5 days, and Timed Lock every 2 days. Most recently, HabitLock was updated on October 4, 2026 and Timed Lock on September 26, 2026.

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