Comparison

Deadbolt vs LockTimer

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

Head to head
About

Deadbolt

Features
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Your phone works for you now. Deadbolt locks away the apps that eat your day โ€” Instagram, TikTok, whatever your poison is โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” we can't see them, and we never track them. No account required. Deadbolt is free to start โ€” 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

About

LockTimer

Features
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LockTimer lets you choose how long apps remain available and how long they stay locked afterward. Instead of blocking apps immediately, set a limited amount of time to use them first. When time is up, the selected apps lock automatically. Access returns when the lock duration ends. Use it before bed, during breaks, before work, or whenever you want to step away from your phone after using it briefly. How It Works 1. Choose the apps to lock 2. Set the time until lock 3. Set the lock duration and start the timer You can also create schedules that lock apps automatically on selected days and times. Timers take priority while running, and active schedules resume afterward. Features โ€ข Set the time until apps lock โ€ข Set the lock duration โ€ข Choose apps to lock โ€ข Create schedules by weekday and time โ€ข View the remaining lock time โ€ข Check timers with Live Activity โ€ข Manage multiple timers and schedules The free version lets you create up to two timers and start one timer per day. Pro removes timer creation and daily start limits and enables schedules. Terms of Use https://apps.mishimadesign.com/locktimer/legal.html#terms-en

Screenshots

Deadbolt4 screens
LockTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Deadbolt and LockTimer are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Deadbolt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LockTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deadbolt ships an update every 4 days, LockTimer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Deadbolt versus LockTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeadboltLockTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size15 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkshit KanaujiaMishima Design

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Deadbolt

Subscriptions2
  • Deadbolt Pro$4.991 Month
  • Deadbolt Pro$29.991 Year
3 purchases

LockTimer

Subscriptions2
  • LockTimer Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • LockTimer Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • LockTimer Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Deadbolt free?
Deadbolt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockTimer free?
LockTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Deadbolt or LockTimer have ads?
Neither Deadbolt nor LockTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deadbolt or LockTimer?
Deadbolt ships an update every 4 days, and LockTimer every 2 days. Most recently, Deadbolt was updated on October 14, 2026 and LockTimer on October 7, 2026.

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