Lockin review
Specification-organized revision with adaptive practice and one-time paid plans.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Lockin is a revision app for UK GCSE and A-Level students who want notes, practice and past papers organized around their courses. It supports AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CCEA, with materials arranged by exam board, subject, tier and specification. Students can use it on web, iOS and Android. Its mix of study tools and progress features suits independent revision, especially for learners drawn to streaks, XP and leaderboards; it is less suited to anyone seeking a clearly described full-length mock-exam format or structured revision plans.
The free plan includes full notes access, all courses and subjects, a past-papers archive and limited podcast access. Pro costs £2.99 as a one-time payment and adds unlimited questions, flashcards and podcast access while including everything in Free. Super costs £4.99 one-time and adds printable and downloadable notes to Pro. That stepped pricing makes it possible to start without paying and choose a paid tier for specific extras. The distinction is practical: learners who mainly need notes and papers can stay with Free, while those who expect to work through unlimited practice or want offline-ready notes have a defined upgrade path.
Lockin’s practice and tracking are its distinctive strengths. Multiple-choice exam-style questions sit alongside flashcards with adaptive selection, while mastery scores, accuracy trends and a study-session history heatmap show revision activity and progress. Daily streaks, streak freezes, XP and leaderboards add game-like motivation, and AI-powered learning tools broaden the study toolkit. The materials’ specification structure is useful for students following supported UK exam boards, but those outside GCSE and A-Level or the listed boards may find the fit narrower. Choose Lockin for accessible, course-organized revision and recurring practice; look elsewhere if full-length timed mocks or a prescribed revision schedule are central to your preparation.
Lockin pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Notes, questions, flashcards and past papers organized by specification
- Adaptive flashcards, mastery scores and accuracy trends track revision
- Free access, with Pro at £2.99 one-time and Super at £4.99 one-time
- Where it doesn't
- Free includes limited podcast access
- Unlimited questions and flashcards require Pro
- Printable and downloadable notes require Super
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