Comparison

HabitLock vs Oneby

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

Head to head
About

HabitLock

This app helps you build focus habits by locking distracting applications and setting time limits. It leverages system-level APIs for reliable control, offering timed relocks and usage insights to support healthier phone usage.

Highlights
  • App locking for distractions
  • Exclusive lock rules and time windows
  • Pre-set habit plans
  • Timed relocking
  • Face ID/Passcode verification
  • Usage insights
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

Oneby

Effortlessly declutter your photo library with a unique card-based interface. Make one decision at a time to keep, skip, or delete photos and videos, with a final review before permanent removal. Organize your memories and find what matters most with ease.

Highlights
  • Card-based photo review
  • Album management
  • Smart cleanup suggestions
  • Timeline browsing
  • Supports photos, videos, Live Photos
  • Progress tracking
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Is your photo library getting fuller by the day, but you’re not sure where to start? Oneby is designed to make organizing and cleaning up your photo library simple. Instead of overwhelming you with thousands of thumbnails, it breaks the process down into one easy decision at a time. Browse photos, videos, and Live Photos like a deck of cards, then quickly keep, skip, add to an album, or move each item to your deletion list. Say Goodbye to Endless Grids of Thumbnails You don’t need to organize your entire library at once or constantly jump between hundreds of items. Oneby keeps every step clear and effortless, helping you gradually create a cleaner, more organized photo library. Key Features • Card-based review: Use intuitive gestures to keep, skip, and revisit items • Album management: Add items to existing albums or create new ones on the spot • Smart cleanup: Find similar images, screenshots, and large photos and videos • Timeline browsing: Revisit your library by month and year • Multiple media types: Supports photos, videos, and Live Photos • Progress and statistics: Track your cleanup progress locally on your device A Safer Way to Delete Oneby never deletes anything the moment you make your first decision. Everything marked for deletion is collected in a review list, giving you another chance to check and confirm. Once confirmed, the items are deleted through the system and remain available in Recently Deleted. Privacy First • No account required • Your photos and videos are never uploaded • No ads or third-party analytics • Your photos and organization data stay on your device and in your system photo library One photo at a time, one step closer to an organized library. Make the moments that truly matter easier to find. Privacy Policy: https://erha19.github.io/oneby-support/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://erha19.github.io/oneby-support/terms/

Screenshots

HabitLock4 screens
Oneby4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Oneby at 100% against HabitLock's 0%. Oneby also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model, 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. Oneby asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HabitLock ships an update every 5 days, Oneby every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HabitLock versus Oneby: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHabitLockOneby
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晓峰 左丹武 吴

Customer experience

HabitLock

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Oneby

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HabitLock

One-time1
  • Limited-Time Lifetime Deal$3.99
None

Oneby

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HabitLock free?
HabitLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Oneby free?
Oneby is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HabitLock or Oneby have ads?
HabitLock shows ads; Oneby does not.
Which is updated more often, HabitLock or Oneby?
HabitLock ships an update every 5 days, and Oneby every 2 days. Most recently, HabitLock was updated on October 31, 2026 and Oneby on October 31, 2026.

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