Password LockerA screen time blocker designed to be genuinely tamper-resistant

4.4 (5)

Reviewed by Daniel Nikulshyn·Updated July 2026

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Overview

Password Locker is a screen time management tool that aims to solve the most common weakness of app blockers: the ability to disable them in a moment of weakness. Instead of relying on willpower or easily reversed settings, it uses password-based controls that are difficult to bypass, helping users stick to the limits they set for themselves. The tool is targeted at people trying to reduce time spent on distracting apps, social media, or specific websites. By making it inconvenient or impossible to quickly unlock blocked content, it encourages users to follow through on their intentions and build healthier digital habits over time.

Key features

Password-protected app and site blocking
Tamper-resistant lock mechanism
Customizable block lists
Screen time scheduling
Focus enforcement for distracting apps

Pricing

Model: Freemium
Category: Productivity
Rating: 4.4 / 5 (5)

Use cases

Curb Social Media Compulsion

Lock distracting social apps behind a tamper-resistant password so impulsive check-ins become inconvenient, helping users break compulsive scrolling habits.

Enforce Deep Work Sessions

Schedule blocks on distracting websites and apps during work hours to maintain focus and follow through on planned productivity sessions.

Support Healthier Digital Habits

Set self-imposed screen time limits that can't easily be reversed in a moment of weakness, helping users stick to long-term behavior change goals.

Customize a Personal Block List

Build a tailored list of problem apps or sites and apply password-protected restrictions, giving users targeted control over their biggest time sinks.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Hard to bypass once configured
Helps enforce self-imposed limits
Useful for breaking compulsive app habits
Simple, focused purpose

Cons

Strict design may frustrate some users
Limited flexibility once locked in
Effectiveness depends on initial setup discipline

Reviews

4.4

Average from 5 ratings.

Hiroshi Tanaka

Nov 23, 2025

Compared a few options

Evaluated this against two competitors. Where it wins: password-protected app and site blocking and helps enforce self-imposed limits. Where it lags: strict design may frustrate some users. On balance the feature set — especially screen time scheduling — justifies the 4 stars for our use case.

Leila Hassan

Nov 8, 2025

Years in this space

I've evaluated a lot of these over the years. What stands out here is password-protected app and site blocking — handled better than most — and simple, focused purpose. Worth the time if this is your use case.

George Papadakis

Oct 30, 2025

Use it every day

Honestly didn't expect to like it this much. Focus enforcement for distracting apps is exactly what I needed, and useful for breaking compulsive app habits. I do wish strict design may frustrate some users, but I reach for it almost every day now and it just clicks.

Marcus Bell

Sep 17, 2025

Solid for our team

We rolled this out across the team last quarter and simple, focused purpose. Screen time scheduling fits neatly into how we already work, and customizable block lists removed a step we used to do by hand. Effectiveness depends on initial setup discipline, which is the main caveat, but it has held up under daily use.

Tomáš Novák

Jul 1, 2025

Compared a few options

Evaluated this against two competitors. Where it wins: password-protected app and site blocking and hard to bypass once configured. Where it lags: effectiveness depends on initial setup discipline. On balance the feature set — especially screen time scheduling — justifies the 5 stars for our use case.

Q&A

Are passwords secured / encrypted?

Yes, stored passwords are encrypted using standard cryptography libraries built on AES-128.

Asked by Kenji Watanabe · Apr 22, 2026

What if I'm hesitant to leave my passwords with someone else, whether a friend or your software?

Our offline retrieval lets you save an encrypted file to your computer so you can access your passwords directly from your device, without being able to bypass the tedious retrieval process.

Asked by Elias Hedström · Apr 1, 2026

Doesn't iOS Screen Time have workarounds?

Password Locker as a supplement to iOS Screen Time can thwart any of its workarounds, as described here. If you find a workaround that lets you access undesired apps or websites and we can't resolve it, we'll pay you $20.

Asked by Yuki Kobayashi · Apr 1, 2026

Why do you supplement iOS Screen Time instead of being a standalone blocker?

Third-party blockers will inherently have workarounds because they are non-native to the device. iOS Screen Time circumvents such issues.

Asked by Salome Beridze · Mar 15, 2026

Is it free?

It's free for 30 days, then you specify how much to pay, even if that's $0. We don't want price preventing anyone from achieving quality productivity.

Asked by Gideon Mwangi · Jan 16, 2026

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