Comparison

Serein vs Tocklog

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

Head to head
About

Serein

Features
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Serein locks the apps that pull you away, for as long as you decide. Calm and quiet, with no guilt trips. Tell Serein why you're here. If you're studying, you get Study mode, built around focus sessions. If you want to scroll less, sleep better or get work done, you get Control mode, built around rules that run on their own. You can switch any time. STUDY MODE • Focus sessions and Pomodoro rounds, with your distracting apps locked until you're done. • Scenes and sounds to study to: lo-fi, piano, rain, café, waves and more. • Exam countdown: pick your exam and see the days left on Home and in a widget. Sit full mock tests with everything locked. (In the US and India: SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT 10, JEE Main, NEET UG, CBSE boards and CUET UG.) • Study with friends: a weekly leaderboard, and study rooms where you focus together. Get a notification when a friend starts one. • A streak, milestones and a weekly report. CONTROL MODE • Schedules: lock apps at set times, like bedtime or work hours. They run even when Serein is closed. • Time limits: a daily budget for a group of apps. • Open limits: a few opens a day, then they're locked until tomorrow. • Wind down: one tap sets up a calmer evening, a strict bedtime and an optional calm morning. ONE BREATH BEFORE YOU UNLOCK When you really need an app, Serein asks for one slow breath first, then what it's for. Only that app unlocks, for the minutes you choose, and it locks again on its own. A Live Activity shows the time left. AS STRICT AS YOU LIKE • Flexible: unlock any time, after a breath. • Firm: two unlocks a day. • Strict: no unlocks, no ending early, and apps can't be deleted while it runs. • Rainy day: one hour with everything unlocked, once a week. Your streak stays safe. SEE HOW YOU'RE DOING A daily focus score, a timeline of your day, how your sessions felt and why you reached for your phone. Widgets, Siri, Control Centre and Focus filters keep Serein one tap away. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Serein never learns which apps you lock. Apple's Screen Time keeps your choices on your phone. You only need an account to study with friends. SUBSCRIPTION Serein is a monthly or yearly subscription. The yearly plan starts with a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. It renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://getserein.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://getserein.app/privacy

About

Tocklog

Features
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Tocklog helps you take control of your day by tracking what you actually work on — not just what you planned. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ HOW IT WORKS to log what you're working on. At the end of the day, see a clear breakdown of how your time was spent. FEATURES • Task tracking with categories (Work, Meeting, Break, Learning, and more) • Customizable check-in intervals — every 15 minutes to 4 hours • Daily reports with time breakdowns • AI-powered daily summary and insights (Pro) • Apple Watch support — log tasks right from your wrist • Works offline — syncs when connected • Free plan available — no credit card needed PLANS Free — basic task logging Track — full history and reports Pro — AI insights and advanced analytics Stay focused. Know your day. Use Tocklog.

Screenshots

Serein4 screens
Tocklog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tocklog at every 3 days against Serein's fortnightly. Tocklog also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Serein sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Tocklog sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Serein ships an update fortnightly, Tocklog every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Serein versus Tocklog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSereinTocklog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManisha ThakurPavan Naik

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Serein

Subscriptions2
  • Serein Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Serein Premium Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Serein Premium Lifetime$59.99
4 purchases

Tocklog

Subscriptions4
  • Track Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Pro Monthly$2.491 Month
  • Track Yearly$9.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly$18.991 Year

Questions

Is Serein free?
Serein is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tocklog free?
Tocklog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Serein or Tocklog have ads?
Neither Serein nor Tocklog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Serein or Tocklog?
Serein ships an update fortnightly, and Tocklog every 3 days. Most recently, Serein was updated on October 23, 2026 and Tocklog on October 19, 2026.

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