Snitch vs FriendLock: Selfies vs a Shared Pot (2026)
FriendLock gives you an hour of phone time for every selfie with a friend. Snitch is about friends too, but works the other way round. How they differ.
FriendLock has one of the cutest ideas in screen time: take a selfie with a friend and earn an hour of phone time. Snitch is also about friends, but works the other way round.
The quick answer
- Pick FriendLock if you want to be nudged into seeing people in real life, and you’re on iPhone.
- Pick Snitch if you want friends to share a limit and have a say when someone wants more.
Side by side
| FriendLock | Snitch (ours) | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | A selfie with a friend earns 1 hour (bank up to 3) | Friends share a daily time pot |
| Approval needed? | No | The group decides on extra time |
| Platforms | iPhone | iPhone, Android |
| Price (US) | Free; Pro $1.99/mo, $14.99/yr, $49.99 lifetime | Free plan blocks up to 2 apps; Premium from $2.99/mo |
FriendLock details from its App Store listing.
Where FriendLock wins
It rewards hanging out. That’s a lovely nudge, and it’s cheap.
Where Snitch wins
FriendLock gives you time when you’re with friends. But most scrolling happens when you’re alone: in bed, on the bus. Snitch keeps your friends involved even when they’re not in the room.
It also works on Android, and groups that hit their goals unlock rewards for things to do together offline.