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Lock Me Out vs Screen Time

Both stand on screen time management apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Lock Me Out

Free plan Android

Choose Lock Me Out if you want configurable app and website restrictions with scheduled and usage-based lockouts on Android. Look elsewhere if you need another platform or want location blocking, unlimited lockouts, hidden blocked-app notifications, or tampering protection without Premium.

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Screen Time

Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

Screen Time brings several monitoring and management tools together, with a free plan and two plans that differ in device scope. Check whether the one-device Basic limit or Premium's five-device account limit suits your household.

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The facts

	Lock Me Out	Screen Time
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android	Web, iPhone, Android
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	4	2
Maker	Not published	Screen Time
Website	teqtic.com	screentimelabs.com
On screen time management apps	#21 of 36	#17 of 36

Lock Me Out: what it does well

Blocks chosen apps, websites, or all use beyond the lock screen.
Triggers lockouts from app time, total screen time, opens, or unlocks.
Supports recurring schedules and one-time date and time ranges.
Includes usage statistics, warnings, emergency access, and Do Not Disturb.
Premium adds location rules and uninstall and tampering protection.

What to know first

Available on Android only.
Premium is required for unlimited lockouts and several blocking protections.

Screen Time: what it does well

Offers a free plan and a 7-day trial.
Includes filtering, schedules, blocking, and reports.
Available on web, iOS, and Android.
Premium supports up to five devices per account.

What to know first

Basic covers one device per child.
The listed device limit is five.

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