Comparison

AppLocker vs Lockdown

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

Head to head
About

AppLocker

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
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With AppLocker you can password protect individual apps on your iPhone and iPad - all at once or one at a time. It works with any app, Facebook, Photos, Tinder, Mail or banking and financial apps. You can also unlist apps from your device. Stop worrying about your privacy when you lend your phone or tablet to a friend, colleague or family member. No one will mess with your important apps anymore. Just start AppLocker, configure a password and select the apps you want to keep private. FEATURES • Block access to applications that you want private and avoid sneak peeks from friends, family members or co-workers (all at once or individually) • Emergency Password: create a fake password that hides the entire configuration making the app look empty • Lock Screen & Control Center actions, Shortcuts and Automation full support • No one can use or see the content without entering the password first • It works with any app installed on your phone: social, chat and dating apps, business apps, banking or financial apps • AppLocker will protect you by using a secret password and optionally Face or Touch ID. Keep your important apps safe, including removal protection • Private gallery: keep secret files, photos or videos • Private notes: keep secret notes • Easy to use, no configuration required. Also works great as a self control or parental system We read your support emails every day, day by day. Write with confidence any question, feedback or complaint and you will receive an answer in a very short period of time. We offer two auto-renewing subscription and a one time payment option: • Basic, a 1 Month subscription • Premium, a 12 Months subscription • Lifetime access: one time payment only Prices may vary by location. Subscriptions will auto-renew unless canceled. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Setting after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal for the amount of your current subscription within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. All cost for subscriptions are mentioned above. Privacy Policy https://alexdenk.eu/subscriptions-privacy-policy.html Terms of Use https://alexdenk.eu/subscriptions-terms-of-use.html

About

Lockdown

This app helps you reduce screen time and improve focus by blocking distracting applications and websites. Its strict mode prevents bypassing restrictions until the timer ends, offering a powerful solution for self-control and digital wellbeing.

Highlights
  • Strict Mode for unbreakable focus
  • Block specific apps and categories
  • Website and browser blocking
  • Custom focus timer
  • Shortcuts and automation integration
  • Digital wellbeing improvement
Features
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Lockdown is a powerful app blocker and focus timer designed to help you reduce screen time, stop scrolling, and reclaim your attention. If you struggle with self-control, Lockdown is your solution. Our unique "Strict Mode" ensures that once you block apps or websites, you cannot bypass the restriction until your timer ends. No excuses—just focus. BLOCK APPS & WEBSITES – CONTROL YOUR TIME Take charge of your digital wellbeing. Lockdown makes it easy to block distracting apps, social media, and games. Whether you need to study, work, or sleep, our app blocker creates a distraction-free environment instantly. WHY LOCKDOWN WORKS Top-ranking app blockers are often too easy to bypass. Lockdown is built for discipline. - Strict Mode (No Early Exit): The most powerful way to stay focused. Once the timer starts, the block is permanent until time is up. - Website Blocker: Restrict access to specific URLs or adult content to stay on task. - Shortcuts & Automation: Integrate Lockdown with the Shortcuts app. Automate your focus sessions based on time, location, or app launches. - Custom Focus Timer: Lock your phone for minutes or hours to suit your workflow. IMPROVE YOUR DIGITAL WELLBEING Lockdown helps you manage screen time to improve your life beyond the screen. - Boost Productivity: Eliminate interruptions for deep work and faster results. - Study Better: The perfect study aid for students who need to block apps during homework. - Better Sleep: Block apps at night to prevent late-night scrolling and improve rest. - Mental Health: Break the dopamine cycle and reduce anxiety caused by social media. FEATURES - Select specific apps or categories to block. - Block websites and browsers to prevent distractions. - Full Shortcuts app support for custom automations. - Unbreakable timer for maximum discipline. PERFECT FOR - Students preparing for exams. - People with ADHD looking for rigid digital boundaries. - Remote workers who need to stay productive. - Anyone performing a digital detox. Stop wasting time. Download Lockdown today and experience the power of a strict app blocker. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AppLocker4 screens
Lockdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lockdown at 100% against AppLocker's 37%. AppLocker's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (391 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. AppLocker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lockdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AppLocker holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppLocker has 391 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of AppLocker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lockdown's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppLocker ships an update every 2 weeks, Lockdown every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AppLocker versus Lockdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppLockerLockdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (391 ratings) — better3.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings391 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenk AlexandruLiam Wittig

Customer experience

AppLocker

All ratings391 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews459 reviews
Positive37.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative54.0%

Lockdown

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

AppLocker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Lockdown

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

AppLocker

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$8.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$11.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$12.99
  • Lifetime Access2 variants$17.99
2 purchases

Lockdown

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium (1 Month)$4.991 Month
  • Annual Premium (1 Year)3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is AppLocker free?
AppLocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lockdown free?
Lockdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AppLocker or Lockdown?
AppLocker is rated higher. AppLocker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while Lockdown averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do AppLocker or Lockdown have ads?
Neither AppLocker nor Lockdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AppLocker or Lockdown?
AppLocker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lockdown every 2 months. Most recently, AppLocker was updated on September 29, 2026 and Lockdown on September 22, 2026.

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