# AppLocker vs Localeading

The clearest difference is rating: Localeading at 5.0 against AppLocker's 4.3. Localeading also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). AppLocker's advantage is ratings volume (391 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppLocker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Localeading asks for nothing beyond the download.

Localeading holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppLocker has 391 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AppLocker ships an update every 2 weeks, Localeading every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppLocker | Localeading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applocker-passcode-lock-apps/id1132845904/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localeading/id6477544564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **391** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 344 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Denk Alexandru](https://appshunter.io/developer/551756299) | [Hi Marketing Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601817134) |

## What reviewers say

### AppLocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applocker-passcode-lock-apps/id1132845904)

Secure your sensitive apps with a password, Face ID, or Touch ID. Protect your privacy by preventing unauthorized access to any app on your device, including social media, banking, and photos. Features an emergency password to hide your private content.

**Highlights:** Password protect individual apps, Face ID and Touch ID support, Emergency password feature, Private gallery for photos/videos, Private notes, Removal protection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app for restricting yourself from games
- 🔒 Good app for security
- 👍 Simple to use
- 👍 Customizable
- 👍 Useful for families

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App can be hacked
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🐛 Impossible to uninstall
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Forgets password and subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't accept correct password
- Locks entire system instead of just selected apps
- Blocks access to Activity Monitor and other system tools
- Doesn't work with latest macOS updates

**Requested features**

- Option to automatically lock apps after inactivity
- Ability to reset forgotten password
- Support for Touch ID/Face ID
- Ability to lock more than one app in free version
- Option to hide app icon


### Localeading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localeading/id6477544564)

This platform helps contractors generate more leads and build customer loyalty. It aims to establish users as the most trusted professionals in their area through effective marketing tools.

**Highlights:** Lead generation tools, Customer loyalty building, Business growth for contractors, Trusted professional branding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppLocker free?

AppLocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Localeading free?

Localeading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AppLocker or Localeading?

Localeading is rated higher. AppLocker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while Localeading averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AppLocker or Localeading have ads?

Neither AppLocker nor Localeading shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppLocker or Localeading?

AppLocker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Localeading every 3 weeks. Most recently, AppLocker was updated on October 15, 2026 and Localeading on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*