LockalotComing soon

Stop losing hours to social media

Lockalot puts a one‑minute puzzle in front of TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and 24 other apps.

Coming soon to the App StoreSee how it works
Water Sort puzzle mid-pour with the timer at 0:30, shown before locked apps open

Works on 27 apps, including

  • TikTok
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Snapchat
  • X
  • Reddit
  • Facebook
  • Threads
  • Pinterest
  • LinkedIn
  • Bluesky
  • Locket
  • BeReal
  • Discord
  • Twitch
  • Telegram
  • Lemon8
  • Mastodon
  • Messenger
  • WhatsApp
  • VSCO
  • Substack
  • Quora
  • Kick
  • Nextdoor
  • Lapse
  • WeChat

Phone, Messages and Maps never lock

2 hours and 21 minutes. That’s how long the average person spends on social media every day. Lockalot helps you take some of it back.

Source: DataReportal, Digital 2025 Global Overview Report

A short puzzle before every app opens

Mini Sudoku, Nonogram or Water Sort, each about a minute long.

Mini Sudoku in progress with a 4 by 4 grid, a timer at 0:14 and a number pad

How to PlayUse 1 to 4 once in every row, column and box.

19,078 adults

In a study of 19,078 adults, people who did number puzzles more often scored higher on all 14 tests of memory, attention and reasoning.
Brooker et al., International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2019

54% less stress

In a randomized study, a short puzzle game lowered the body’s stress response by 54% compared with a control group.
Russoniello et al., East Carolina University, 2009, funded by PopCap Games

Scroll for 15 minutes, then stop

Solve a puzzle and your apps open for 15 minutes, then lock again.

Apps Unlocked screen with 15 minutes after a Mini Sudoku solved in 41 seconds

Build a streak, one puzzle a day

Solve one puzzle a day and earn badges as the days add up.

How it works

Set up Lockalot
in three steps.

  1. 1

    Connect Screen Time

    Let Lockalot lock apps on your iPhone

  2. 2

    Choose your apps

    Pick TikTok, Instagram and others

  3. 3

    Solve to unlock

    A puzzle opens them for 15 minutes

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Pricing

Lock 3 apps for free. Upgrade when you want every app locked.

Free

Free

No account needed

Everything you need to lock your 3 worst apps.

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Included in Free:

  • Lock up to 3 apps
  • Mini Sudoku, Nonogram and Water Sort
  • Unlock time5 to 30 minutes per puzzle
  • Streaks and badges
  • Emergency Unlock2 a week

Pro

$5$9.99

per month, billed $59.99 yearlyper month

Lock every app and keep bedtime screen‑free.

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Everything in Free, plus:

  • Lock every appAll 27 apps in the picker
  • Strict ModeLocks apps at set hours, even after a puzzle
  • Streak Freezes and Repair
  • Full puzzle and streak history
  • 7 days free on AnnualCancel anytime in App Store subscriptions

Students get 50% off the first month

Pro costs $4.99 for the first month, then $9.99 a month.

Lock your 3 worst apps for free

Pro adds every app and Strict Mode when you want more.

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FAQs

Which apps can I lock?

TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, X and 22 more social, video and photo apps. Phone, Messages and Maps always stay open.

What if I get stuck on a puzzle?

Every puzzle has a How to Play line under the board, and Water Sort has Undo and Restart. Twice a week, an Emergency Unlock skips the puzzle.

Can I change the 15 minutes?

Yes. Settings has 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 minutes per puzzle.

Does my Screen Time data leave my iPhone?

No. Screen Time data stays on your iPhone, and usage data never includes the names of your locked apps.

How does the Pro trial work?

Yearly Pro starts with 7 days free, then costs $59.99 a year. Cancel anytime in your App Store subscriptions.

Is there a student discount?

Yes. Students get 50% off their first month of Pro. Verify your school email in the Pricing section to get an App Store code.

Is there an Android version?

No. Lockalot runs on iPhone only.