Comparison

DataLock vs Drink

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DataLock

Secure your sensitive data with a Bluetooth-enabled USB drive. This app allows you to unlock your drive using your iPhone or Apple Watch with multiple authentication options for enhanced protection.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth authentication
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Lock/unlock USB drives
  • Supports Flash, HDD/SDD drives
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
Read full description

Note: Requires purchase of a DataLock® BT Secured USB drive. DataLock BT Technology (by ClevX) enables customers to use their iPhone or Apple Watch to authenticate user for access to the drive via Bluetooth Smart®. Multilayer user-authentication is available via: phone, phone + PIN, or phone + PIN + User ID/location/time. The DataLock app allows users to lock/unlock their DataLock BT drives (Flash, HDD/SDD) to keep their personal and business information protected. Multiple-factor authentication is supported. DataLock BT drives can be used with any host OS (i.e., Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome, etc.) and any devices (computers, medical devices, TVs, DVDs, cars, printers, scanners, projectors, etc.) that have a standard USB port. DataLock BT requires no software preloaded on the drives.

About

Drink

Features
Read full description

Drink Buddy - Real time monitor for water bag - Low water level alert - Drink Water Reminder

Screenshots

DataLock4 screens
Drink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drink at fortnightly against DataLock's every 2 months. DataLock's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DataLock ships an update every 2 months, Drink fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DataLock versus Drink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDataLockDrink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCLEVX, LLCgeartron

In-app purchases

None

DataLock

No in-app purchases

None

Drink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DataLock free?
DataLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drink free?
Drink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DataLock or Drink have ads?
Neither DataLock nor Drink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DataLock or Drink?
DataLock ships an update every 2 months, and Drink fortnightly. Most recently, DataLock was updated on June 11, 2026 and Drink on May 16, 2026.

Other comparisons