Comparison

LockTimer vs App Blocker

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

Head to head
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 β€’ Set the time until apps lock β€’ Set the lock duration β€’ Choose apps to lock β€’ Create schedules by weekday and time β€’ View the remaining lock time β€’ Check timers with Live Activity β€’ 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

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App Blocker

Features
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Create time away from your phone with an app blocker made for focus. Lock the social, video, and gaming apps you keep opening for only as long as you need. β–  Lock Now Immediately lock the apps, categories, and websites you choose for the time you set. Step away from your phone whenever it is time to focus. β–  Scheduled Lock Automatically lock apps on the days and at the times you choose. Build a routine for study, work, or bedtime. β–  Timer Lock Automatically lock selected apps when they reach your daily usage limit. Reduce excessive time on social media and video apps. β–  Analysis Check how you use your phone and apps. Review your habits and create rules that work for you. β–Ά Recommended for β€’ People who keep opening social media, video, or games β€’ Anyone who wants to focus on studying or work β€’ People who want less phone time before bed β€’ Anyone who wants to set daily usage limits β€’ People who want apps to lock automatically at set times β€’ Anyone who wants distance from apps without deleting them β–Ά Examples Morning: Use Scheduled Lock for social media while getting ready or studying Daytime: Tap Lock Now before work to focus on the task at hand Night: Use Timer Lock to reduce time on videos and social media This app is for protecting your own time to focus, not for monitoring anyone else. * Scheduled Lock and Timer Lock are available with PRO. β–  Subscription For terms governing subscriptions, please see the links below. 1. Privacy Policy: https://sorayazawa-ux.github.io/applocksolo-legal/privacy.html 2. Terms of Use: https://sorayazawa-ux.github.io/applocksolo-legal/terms.html

Screenshots

LockTimer4 screens
App Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LockTimer at none against App Blocker's shown. LockTimer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. LockTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and App Blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockTimer ships an update every 2 days, App Blocker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
LockTimer versus App Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockTimerApp Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterWeekly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better17.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMishima DesignSora Yazawa

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LockTimer

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

App Blocker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro Plan$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Plan7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Plan$29.99

Questions

Is LockTimer free?
LockTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Blocker free?
App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LockTimer or App Blocker have ads?
App Blocker shows ads; LockTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, LockTimer or App Blocker?
LockTimer ships an update every 2 days, and App Blocker weekly. Most recently, LockTimer was updated on October 7, 2026 and App Blocker on October 10, 2026.

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