What permission is needed?
Lockstead requires Apple Screen Time authorization for app restrictions.
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How can I restrict selected apps before lending my iPhone?
Lockstead is worth considering when you want a clear app-access boundary before lending your iPhone or iPad. It uses Apple Screen Time authorization to restrict selected apps, and its free core lets you start with one app. Choose a low-stakes example, apply the restriction and try opening it on the actual device. That test gives you a concrete starting point before deciding whether you need the optional VIP features. Review notification previews and the contents of any apps you leave accessible separately. Restrictions depend on Screen Time permission and iOS behavior, so keep the setup check as part of your handoff routine.
Release status: Released; regional availability varies.
Platform: iPhone and iPad
Pricing: One selected app free; optional VIP. Current store lists lifetime, monthly and yearly options.
Why it fits this task
- Screen Time-based restrictions address which selected apps can be opened.
- Free protection for one app provides a focused first test before expanding the setup.
- The iPhone and iPad workflow fits preparing the device you are about to lend.
Common questions
Can I start without VIP?
Yes. Core protection for one selected app is free.
Does it hide files inside an allowed app?
App restrictions do not create a separate iOS user or isolate the data inside accessible apps. Review that content separately.
What should I check before lending the device?
Try opening a restricted app and an allowed app, confirm the permission remains enabled, and review notification previews.
Official sources and next steps
Explore Lockstead and test one app
Updated 2026-10-18. Maintained by product developer SI Producers; this is not an independent review or security certification. Check current official listings for pricing, compatibility and availability.