EnglishLock
Reviewing at the right moment makes it stick.
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EnglishLock uses FSRS, the modern spaced repetition method that Anki also uses. This is an illustration of the idea, not one person's curve.
EnglishLock locks the apps that keep you scrolling and unlocks them only when you get 5 English words right. One minute at a time, every day.
3 days free on the yearly plan. Cancel anytime.
borrowtake, give back later
actuallyin fact
althougheven though
Unlocked for15:00
Instagram is locked
borrow
/ˈbɑːr.oʊ/
What does it mean?
It's real: tap the answers.
A gentle gate between you and the feed.
- 1
You choose what to lock.
Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, whatever keeps you scrolling. Messages and the rest of your phone work as usual.
- 2
Opened it? Stik stops you.
In the moment of the urge, the lock screen appears. Instead of scrolling without thinking, you study 5 words.
- 3
Five right, fifteen minutes.
Got one wrong? The word comes back until you get it. Get all 5 and the lock opens, and the feed is yours for 15 minutes.
9,784 words. Each one comes back on the right day.
The app tests your memory and sets the next review before you forget.
Hear each word, and the sentence slowly.
actually
/ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/
I thought it was hard, but it's actually easy.
I believed it was difficult, but in fact it is simple.
Actually means "in fact". For "right now", say currently.
Azure Ava voice, the same as in the app. Sound plays only when you tap.
From A1 to C2: you start where you are.
A1Basic everyday life
A2Simple conversation
B1Work and travel
B2News and texts
C1Fine details
C2Almost native
Levels come from the CEFR-J (A1 to B2) and Octanove (C1 and C2) lists. See the credits.
Stik doesn't gossip.
Stik only knows which apps you chose to lock. It doesn't see your messages, your photos or what you do inside social media.
- Your progress stays on your device.
- Your voice is recognized by the phone itself. We don't record or send it.
- We don't ask for a card. Only the store charges you.
What the app asks of your phone, and why.
iPhone
- Screen Time
- To choose which apps to lock and to stop them from opening. EnglishLock does not receive the names of your apps or what you do in them.
- Microphone and speech (optional)
- Only when you answer by speaking. The iPhone itself does the recognition. We don't record the audio.
Android
- Usage access
- To know which app is open and lock only the ones you chose. It stays on the device.
- Display over other apps
- To show the 5-word gate on top of a locked app.
- Ongoing notification and start at boot
- So the lock keeps watching and comes back after a restart.
You can remove any permission in your phone's settings, anytime. Details in the privacy policy.
Try 3 days for free.
Every plan includes all 9,784 words and all levels.
Monthly
To try it with no commitment and cancel whenever you want.
- All words and levels
- Cancel anytime
Yearly
To build the habit for good. Start with 3 days free and watch Stik work.
- All words and levels
- 3 days free, no catch
- Cancel anytime
The price appears in the App Store or Google Play, in your country's currency and amount, before you confirm. The subscription renews automatically at the end of each period; to avoid being charged, cancel in the store's subscription settings at least 24 hours before. See the terms.
Questions everyone asks.
How does the lock work?
You choose the apps (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, whatever you like). When you try to open one, the lock screen appears. Get 5 words right in EnglishLock and the app unlocks for a few minutes.
Does EnglishLock see what I do on Instagram?
No. The app only knows which apps you chose to lock and for how long they are unlocked. It doesn't see messages, photos or what you do inside.
Do the minutes count all day?
No. They only count while a locked app is open on the screen.
I got a word wrong. What now?
It goes back to the end of the line until you get it right. The words you miss most appear in "Weak words" on the Mural, so you can practice them.
I lost my streak. Can I get it back?
You earn a freeze for every 7 days in a row (you can keep up to 2). It saves one day without study automatically.
What permissions does the app ask for?
On iPhone, Screen Time (to lock the apps) and, if you want to answer by speaking, the microphone. On Android, usage access and display over other apps. None of this leaves your device.
Do I need to create an account?
No. We don't ask for a name, an email or a login. Your progress stays on your device.
How do I cancel the subscription?
In the app's Settings, tap "Manage subscription". The store handles the cancellation, and it applies at the end of the period you already paid for.
I found a mistake in a word or in the audio.
Open the word on the Mural and tap "Report an error". Or write to englishlock.app@gmail.com. We'll fix it.
Your feed can wait 1 minute.
Download EnglishLock, choose what to lock, and let Stik take care of the rest.