Block the apps.
Earn the scroll.

The focus app that blocks distracting apps while you work — then unlocks them when you finish your tasks. Free forever on iOS & Android.

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★★★★★ 4.8 · 412 ratings Free forever · $20 lifetime Pro
Blocks at
the OS level
Works on
iPhone & Android
No subscription,
ever
9:41
Focus Session
Time remaining
25:00
Deep Work
Distractions are locked
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Lock In Session
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Sessions
Stats
Profile
Lockie, the LockInVibe focus buddy
Let's lock in. — your focus buddy
He's got eyes on your focus.
Stay focused. Get rewarded.
🔥
7-day streak
You're on fire!
🏆
24 sessions
Keep going, champion.
★ 0 average rating 0 reviews on the App Store 0+ focus sessions logged No ads. No subscription.
The real cost

You didn't mean to lose 3 hours today.

The apps are built by teams of engineers to keep you scrolling. Willpower alone was never a fair fight — so LockInVibe changes the rules instead of blaming you.

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average users win back per day*
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to refocus after each distraction

*Time-saved figures are self-reported averages from LockInVibe users. General usage stats from public digital-wellbeing research.

A guided tour

The whole app, in three screens.

Every screen built from the same design system — warm cream, gold, premium feel. Designed first, shipped second.

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Stay locked in 🔥

You didn't start just to quit. Finish strong.

Time saved
LIVE
52min
Today
Blocked
18
Today
In progress
17:23 remaining
Deep Work · Flexible
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My Block ACTIVE
8 apps shielded
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Home
Tasks
Block
Stats
Settings
Home
Time saved, mascot mood, live session.
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Deep Work
17:23
remaining
Finish v4 mockup
"One brick at a time."
10 apps blocked
Focus session
Live timer, ring progress, task motivation.
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Stats
Today Week Month All
Current streak
🔥7 days
"On a roll. Don't stop now."
Focus Time This Week
8h 25m
Across 17 sessions · avg 30 min
MTWTFSS
Sessions
17
this week
Completion
78%
of sessions finished
Home
Tasks
Block
Stats
Settings
Stats
Streak, focus time, weekly trend.

Want the full design board? Peek the raw handoff specs: Home · Focus · Blocklists · Tasks · Stats · Settings

How it works

Three steps to actually get something done.

No willpower required. Lockie does the heavy lifting while you focus on the work.

STEP 01

Pick your distractions

Choose which apps lock during focus time. TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, anything. Save it as a profile.

STEP 02

Run a focus session

Tap Lock In. Apps go dark. A Pomodoro timer runs until you finish — strict mode if you really mean it.

STEP 03

Earn the scroll back

Every task you finish chips real minutes off the block. Knock them all out and the scroll comes back guilt-free.

Try it yourself

This is the whole game.

Tap the tasks. Watch the block timer drain. Clear all five and your apps unlock — right here, no download required.

BLOCKED
25:00
5 apps locked
Today's tasks 0 / 5 done
Features

Everything you need to lock in.

Built for people whose phone is the problem — not another screen-time spreadsheet you'll never open.

OS-level app blocking

Built on FamilyControls (iOS) and the Accessibility Service (Android). Force-quitting won't help.

Earn-back timer

Every task you complete shaves real minutes off the block. Finishing your work unlocks your scroll.

Scheduled blocks

"Lock TikTok every weekday 9–noon." Save it once, run it forever. Custom days, custom hours.

Strict mode

Once a strict session starts, you can't shorten or escape it. Lockie isn't here to be friends — yet.

Honest stats

Daily streak, weekly trends, top blocked apps. No vanity numbers — just what you actually changed.

Lockie, your buddy

The mascot reacts in real time. Calm, hyped, judging, celebrating. Your phone has personality now.

Lock screen Live Activity

On iOS, your focus session shows on the Dynamic Island and lock screen. Glance, don't unlock.

Minimalist mode

Hide stats, hide streaks, hide the score. Just the timer and the lock. For when numbers stress you out.

One payment, lifetime

No subscriptions. Pro is $20 once. You own it forever, including every future update.

Pricing

Free forever. Pay only if you want more.

The full app is free — no ads, no account, no time limits. Pro is a one-time $20 for power users. That's it.

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Free
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No account · No ads · No time limits
  • Block distracting apps at the OS level
  • Block websites in Safari & Chrome
  • Focus timer with auto-breaks
  • The earn-back system (finish tasks, unlock apps)
  • Scheduled blocklist
  • 5 auto-generated tasks per day
  • Weekly performance report
  • Lockie's basic moods
Get the app — free
Pro (optional)
$20once
One payment · Lifetime · 30-day refund
  • Everything in Free, plus:
  • Unlimited blocklists & profiles
  • Individual timer per blocked app
  • Advanced recurring schedules
  • Strict mode (no exit until done)
  • Lockdown mode for deep work
  • Unlimited custom tasks
  • Full Live Activity & Dynamic Island
  • Detailed stats + full history
  • All Lockie moods & themes
  • Priority support
Upgrade later — $20

All prices in USD. Apple and Google handle the payment — your card never touches us.

Reviews

Real people. Real focus. Real reviews.

Pulled from the App Store and Play Store within the first month of launch.

★★★★★
"The earn-back mechanic finally made blocking feel fair. I'm not punishing myself — I'm trading. Game changer for my ADHD."
M
Mira K.
App Store · iPhone
★★★★★
"Lockie looking sad when I unlock TikTok shouldn't work on me, and yet here we are. Down 3 hours of screen time daily."
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Jared P.
App Store · iPhone
★★★★★
"Bought Pro at launch. No subscription is the right call — I'd already paid $80/yr for two other apps that did half of this."
S
Sara L.
Play Store · Pixel 8
★★★★★
"Strict mode saved my finals week. Genuinely couldn't get into Reddit no matter how hard I tried, which is the whole point."
T
Theo H.
App Store · iPhone
★★★★☆
"Beautiful design — looks like a Notion product, behaves like a parental control. Wish there were more themes (coming soon)."
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Asha R.
App Store · iPad
★★★★★
"The Live Activity is the killer feature. Glance at my lock screen, see I have 11 min left, get back to the doc. No unlocking, no spiral."
D
Devon C.
App Store · iPhone
FAQ

Questions, answered honestly.

Is LockInVibe actually free?
Yes. The full free plan blocks distracting apps, runs the focus timer, and includes the earn-back system — no account, no ads, no time limit. Pro ($20 one-time, no subscription) unlocks unlimited blocklists, strict mode, advanced schedules, Live Activity, and detailed stats.
Which platforms is it on?
iOS (iPhone & iPad) and Android. Both share the same design and the same earn-back logic — your habits feel identical across devices.
How does the earn-back system actually work?
When a focus session starts, your blocklist locks. Every task you finish in the app shaves real minutes off the block timer. Finishing your real work is what unlocks your scroll time — not waiting, not willpower.
Can it really block apps on iOS?
Yes. LockInVibe is built on Apple's FamilyControls & Screen Time APIs — the same system iOS uses for parental controls. Blocks are enforced at the OS level; force-quitting LockInVibe won't unlock anything.
Does it work for ADHD?
It's designed around the patterns that make focus hard: open loops, dopamine traps, and decision fatigue. The earn-back loop, the mascot feedback, and pre-built focus sessions are intentionally low-friction so you don't have to fight the app to use it.
Will Pro's price go up?
Pro is one-time. Once you own it, you own it — including future updates. We may raise the price for new customers later, but existing Pro users keep their license forever.
What's your refund policy?
Both Apple and Google handle refunds for the first 30 days, no questions asked. Just request it through your purchase history.
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Free forever. Lock in today.

Download it free on the App Store and Google Play. Upgrade to Pro in-app for $20 — only if you want to.

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