ReadLock - Screen Time Control
App Blocker & Reading Tracker
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
The most successful people in the world read more than everyone else. Yet most of us can't finish a single book, not because we lack time, but because social media, doom-scrolling, and endless notifications keep pulling us away.
ReadLock helps you take back your attention.
Set a reading session, choose the apps and website categories that distract you most, and ReadLock locks them using Screen Time so your phone stops competing with your book. When your session ends, update your reading progress or notes, and ReadLock's AI scores your comprehension before your apps unlock. No skimming. No faking it. Just real reading.
"Just one more scroll" becomes "just one more page."
It works with any book format: paperback, hardcover, e-book, or PDF. No special reader required.
Key Features
* Distraction Locking (Screen Time): Lock selected apps and distracting website categories during your reading sessions. When a locked app is opened, the ReadLock shield screen appears.
* AI Comprehension Scoring: After each session, write a short note on what you read. ReadLock's AI compares your notes against your pages and scores your focus and understanding before your apps unlock. You can't fake your way through.
* AI Summary Suggestions: Not sure how to capture what you read? ReadLock's AI rewrites your notes into a cleaner, sharper summary — turning scattered thoughts into real understanding.
* Book Scanning & Search: Add any book instantly by scanning the cover or searching the title. Your reading journey starts in seconds.
* Works with Any Book Format: Track progress and take chapter notes for both physical and digital books. No special reader required.
* Flexible Reading Sessions: Set reading windows for morning, afternoon, or evening and build a consistent daily routine.
* Progress Tracking: Update pages read, mark chapters as completed, and watch your reading habit grow day by day.
* Notes & Key Takeaways: Capture chapter notes and important lessons as you read. AI sharpens them after every session.
* Book Library: Add books by scan or search, organize by category, and pick up right where you left off.
* Habit Building: Streaks, session history, and gentle reminders to make reading stick as a long-term habit.
How to Use ReadLock
1. Sign in with Google or Apple, or continue as a guest—your choice.
2. Add your current book by scanning the cover or searching the title.
3. Tap Locked Apps → Add, grant Screen Time permission, and select the apps, categories, or websites you want to block.
4. Tap Set Daily Reading Target and pick your reading window.
5. When your session is active, opening a locked app shows the ReadLock shield screen.
6. When the session ends, open ReadLock → open your book → add your notes → let AI score your comprehension → tap Save to confirm your reading and unlock your apps.
Permissions
Screen Time permission is required to enable app and website blocking. Without it, ReadLock will still run but cannot shield distractions. ReadLock uses analytics to improve app performance and user experience.
Sign-In Options
Google Sign-In, Sign in with Apple, and Guest mode.
Ads & Subscriptions
Free users may see interstitial ads at certain points. Premium subscribers enjoy an ad-free, fully unlocked experience via in-app subscription.
Terms of Use (EULA)
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
https://readlock.us/agreements/terms/
Ratings & Reviews
Reading just got easier.
- Bug fixes and improvements.
The developer, Acha Igwe, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- User Content
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Acha Igwe
- Size
- 71.7 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Contains
Unrestricted Web Access
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- ReadLock Premium (Yearly) $49.99
- ReadLock Premium (Yearly) $49.99
- ReadLock Premium (weekly) $5.99
- ReadLock Premium (Monthly) $5.99
- ReadLock Premium (Yearly v2) $29.99
- ReadLock Premium (Yearly) $69.99
- ReadLock Premium (Monthly) $9.99
- Copyright
- © 2025 Igwe Acha (ReadLock)