Head-to-head · Screen Time Management Apps
Lock Me Out vs YourHour
Lock Me Out leads on 0 checks, YourHour on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLock Me Out · 8.4/10
- Free planboth
Lock Me Out scores higher on our rubric for screen time management apps: 8.4 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #10.
Lock Me Out is the better fit for strict Android lockouts and anti-tampering. YourHour is the better fit for mobile users needing reports and focus tools.
- Lock Me Out fits best
Strict Android lockouts and anti-tampering
- YourHour fits best
Mobile users needing reports and focus tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Lock Me Out 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | YourHour 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #9 in Screen Time Management Apps | #10 in Screen Time Management Apps |
| Best for | Strict Android lockouts and anti-tampering | Mobile users needing reports and focus tools |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Lock Me Out 4/4 · YourHour 4/4 | ||
| Usage reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Application limits | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scheduled limits | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus sessions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Devices included | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | Android | iOS, Android, Android TV |
| Usage history retention | Not checked yet | 90_days |
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| Our verdict | Lock Me Out is an Android screen-time management app for people who want firm limits on phone use. It can block selected apps or permit only selected apps, while website and URL-keyword rules extend controls beyond installed applications.… Read the review → |
YourHour is a freemium screen-time management app for people who want to understand and reduce phone use. It tracks screen time, app activity, pickups, and usage trends, then combines those insights with app limits, blocking rules, focus… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Lock Me Out — where it wins
- Supports app, website, keyword, schedule, usage, and location rules
- Password protection covers entry, uninstall, and tampering
- Premium adds unlimited lockouts and notification hiding
Where it doesn't
- Available for Android rather than multiple mobile platforms
- Advanced anti-tampering and location controls require premium
- Premium monthly, yearly, and one-time options have different billing models
YourHour — where it wins
- Detailed daily, weekly, and monthly usage reports
- App limits, scheduled rules, blocking, and focus sessions
- Android TV monitoring, remote locking, and usage exports
Where it doesn't
- No desktop platform coverage
- Paid pricing varies by country and billing period
- Usage history is retained for 90 days
- Lock Me Out8.4/10 · Free plan
A strict Android blocker for users who need rules that are difficult to bypass.
Visit Lock Me OutFull verdict → - YourHour8.3/10 · Free plan
A feature-rich mobile focus app with a useful free plan and no desktop coverage.
Visit YourHourFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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