Side by side
Lock Me Out vs Timex
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.
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.
Visit Lock Me Out Free plan Mac
Timex combines detailed time tracking, focus scoring, manual entries, and break reminders while keeping activity locally on the Mac. Check the macOS requirement and lid-down limitation before buying.
Visit TimexThe facts
| Lock Me Out | Timex | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Timex: $49, paid once |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | teqtic.com | gettimex.app |
| On screen time management apps | #21 of 36 | #25 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.
Timex: what it does well
- Samples activity once per second
- Focus scores from weighted categories and sites
- Local storage without activity-data network connections
- Break timer with several cadence options
- Three devices included with one-time purchase
What to know first
- Requires macOS 15 or later
- Battery-powered Macs sleep with the lid closed
- Paid purchases are final except discretionary technical exceptions
- Free trial is limited to 100 recorded hours
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