LockKeys vs Padlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LockKeys
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LockKeys application allows you to securely store important logins and passwords from any services. Depending on your preferences, you can store data both in the memory of your device and in iCloud cloud storage. All information is stored in encrypted form. You choose an arbitrary encryption code when you first start the application. You can also block access to the application with an arbitrary pin code of unlimited length. LockKeys has a simple, intuitive interface, which is a pleasure to work with!
Padlock
This app locks distracting applications on your iPhone by requiring a physical device to be tapped against your phone. Once locked, apps remain inaccessible until the physical device is tapped again to unlock them.
- Lock distracting apps
- Physical device integration
- App access control
- Phone distraction management
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Padlock will change the relationship you have with your phone. Tap it against your iPhone, stash the Padlock somewhere that's out of the way, and your distracting apps are locked up. If you need to unlock them, retrieve the padlock and tap it again. To use this app, a physical Padlock device is required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Padlock at Free against LockKeys's $2.99. Padlock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). LockKeys's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13 vs 16.0). On ads 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
Padlock is free to download; LockKeys costs $2.99 up front. LockKeys sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Padlock asks for nothing beyond the download.
LockKeys ships an update every 4 weeks, Padlock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LockKeys | Padlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 86.7% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleg Geraimovich | Padlock Focus Technologies LTD |
In-app purchases
LockKeys
- "Donation to developer"$0.99
Padlock
No in-app purchases
