Question 1

How does LockIn actually block anything?

Accepted Answer

LockIn doesn't reinvent content blocking — it uses Apple's own Screen Time, the same restriction system built into every iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Screen Time is enforced at the OS level, which is why it's stronger than any third-party app. The one thing missing from Screen Time on its own is that you set your own passcode, so you can always turn it off. LockIn generates that passcode for you, hides it, and only reveals it when your chosen timer ends. You're not adding a new blocker — you're finally locking the one Apple already gave you.

Question 2

What exactly does LockIn close before your lock starts?

Accepted Answer

Every practical way out, in order: the Forgot Passcode email reset, alternative browsers, app reinstalls, in-app browsers in social apps, the EU App Marketplaces loophole, and the iOS 26 private browsing gap. Our guided setup walks you through closing each one, in order, before your lock starts — so the version of you looking for a way out at 1 a.m. doesn't find one.

Question 3

Does LockIn lock down my whole device, or just specific sites and apps?

Accepted Answer

Just what you choose to restrict. LockIn uses Apple's own App Limits and Content & Privacy Restrictions, so you keep full use of your phone for calls, messages, work apps, and anything you didn't choose to block. It's not a device-wide lockdown — it's the specific restrictions you set, sealed behind a timer you can't turn off early.

Question 4

Can I add my own sites or apps to the block list?

Accepted Answer

Yes. iOS's own Screen Time lets you add any website to "Never Allow" and set limits on specific apps — our guided setup shows you exactly where. LockIn then seals whatever restrictions you've set, including the ones you added yourself, for the length of your timer.

Question 5

Does it still work in private/incognito browsing mode?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our guided setup specifically walks you through closing the iOS 26 private browsing gap as one of its steps (see the question above), so Safari's private mode doesn't give you a way around restrictions you've already set.

Question 6

What devices are supported?

Accepted Answer

iPhone, iPad, and Mac with the same guided Screen Time setup, Windows with a downloadable companion app that locks the same way, and Android — buy on this site, get a code, unlock the app on Google Play.

Question 7

How many devices can I lock?

Accepted Answer

Every paid plan covers multiple devices — up to 5 on Monthly, up to 10 on Yearly and 6-Month plans, and unlimited on Lifetime. You can also explore the full setup on a few devices for free before choosing a plan, so you know exactly what you're paying for.

Question 8

Can I choose how long the lock lasts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pick a preset — 1, 7, 14, 30, or 90 days — or set any custom duration up to a year. Most people start with a week or a month and lock again once it ends. There's no minimum commitment beyond your first lock.

Question 9

What happens when my lock ends?

Accepted Answer

You get your passcode back automatically, the moment your timer hits zero — no waiting, no asking permission. From there you can start a new lock immediately, extend your commitment, or simply take a break. Nothing forces you to lock again, and nothing lets you unlock early either.

Question 10

Can I cancel my subscription?

Accepted Answer

Yes, anytime, directly from your billing page — no phone calls, no retention scripts. Your access continues through the end of your current billing period, and cancelling never touches an active lock: a device you've already locked stays locked exactly as long as you committed to, regardless of what happens with billing.

Question 11

Do you offer a free trial?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Monthly and 6-Month plans include a 3-day free trial, and you're not charged a cent until it ends. You can cancel anytime before then and pay nothing.

Question 12

Is my data private?

Accepted Answer

We store only what the service needs to function: your account, your devices, and your setup progress. Your unlock code is encrypted and inaccessible to anyone — including us — until your own timer ends. We don't sell data, and we don't need to see what you're blocking to make the lock work.

Question 13

What if I forget I even set this up and need help?

Accepted Answer

Every plan includes support, and Yearly includes priority support. If you're stuck on setup or something isn't behaving the way this page describes, reach out — we read every message ourselves.

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