StayFree vs Lock Me Out

StayFree8.8Visit Lock Me Out8.4Visit

Higher score StayFree #6 in Screen Time Management Apps 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit StayFree

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Lock Me Out #9 in Screen Time Management Apps 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Lock Me Out

• StayFree fits best

  Free cross-platform usage tracking and limits

• Lock Me Out fits best

  Strict Android lockouts and anti-tampering

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Side by side

Feature	StayFree 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Lock Me Out 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.4
Ranking	#6 in Screen Time Management Apps	#9 in Screen Time Management Apps
Best for	Free cross-platform usage tracking and limits	Strict Android lockouts and anti-tampering
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features StayFree 4/4 · Lock Me Out 4/4
Usage reports	✓	✓
Application limits	✓	✓
Scheduled limits	✓	✓
Focus sessions	✓	✓
Specs
Devices included	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Wear OS	Android
Usage history retention	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers web, desktop, mobile, browsers, and Wear OS Combines usage charts, limits, blocking, and scheduled focus mode Supports synchronization, overuse reminders, sleep mode, and CSV export	Supports app, website, keyword, schedule, usage, and location rules Password protection covers entry, uninstall, and tampering Premium adds unlimited lockouts and notification hiding
Cons	CSV is the listed format for usage-data exports Controls focus on apps and websites rather than broader device management Managing coverage across platforms may require multiple apps or extensions	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
Our verdict	StayFree is a screen time management app for people who want to understand and reduce device usage across phones, computers, browsers, and Wear OS. It records app and website activity, presents usage history through charts and statistics,… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• StayFree — where it wins

  • Covers web, desktop, mobile, browsers, and Wear OS
  • Combines usage charts, limits, blocking, and scheduled focus mode
  • Supports synchronization, overuse reminders, sleep mode, and CSV export

  Where it doesn't

  • CSV is the listed format for usage-data exports
  • Controls focus on apps and websites rather than broader device management
  • Managing coverage across platforms may require multiple apps or extensions

• 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

• StayFree8.8/10 · Free plan

  A broad free option for tracking usage, setting limits, and blocking distractions.

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• Lock Me Out8.4/10 · Free plan

  A strict Android blocker for users who need rules that are difficult to bypass.

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