# Smart Consumer vs App Lock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: App Lock at 58% against Smart Consumer's 14%. App Lock also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 2). Smart Consumer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Lock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Smart Consumer asks for nothing beyond the download.

App Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 5.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Smart Consumer's written reviews are positive against 58% of App Lock's.

Smart Consumer ships an update every 3 weeks, App Lock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Consumer | App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-consumer/id1186685533/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock/id6448239603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **57.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 82 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GS1 India](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725778905) | [Lilucat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676061700) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Consumer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-consumer/id1186685533)

This app provides structured information on retail products, including discounts, coupons, availability, and reviews. It connects consumers directly with brand owners and allows for product authentication and feedback submission. Empower yourself to make informed purchasing decisions.

**Highlights:** Product discounts and coupons, Product availability across platforms, Consumer reviews, Product authentication, Direct feedback to brand owners, Product origin information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock/id6448239603)

Secure your sensitive applications and personal data with this privacy tool. Easily lock any app to prevent unauthorized access and keep your information out of sight from prying eyes. Enjoy enhanced device security and peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Lock any application, Hide sensitive apps, Block websites, Intuitive interface, Prevent unauthorized access, Enhance device privacy

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock | $4.99 | per month |
| App Lock | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock | $9.99 | per month |
| App Lock | $14.99 | per year |
| App Locker for iPhone | $29.99 | per year |
| App Lock | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful app
- 🔒 Provides app security
- 🔒 Locks apps with Face ID/Touch ID/PIN
- 👍 Great for keeping private information secure
- 👍 Useful for parents to restrict child access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Home screen layout gets scrambled when app is turned off
- 🐛 App Blocker resets widget stacks
- 💰 Aggressive subscription push
- 🔒 Locked apps only unlocked for a limited time
- 🐛 Doesn't persist app blocking across phone restarts

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons at the bottom of the screen are inaccessible on some devices
- Prompts are not legible with larger font settings
- Locked apps can still be accessed by restarting the phone

**Requested features**

- Allow concealing the app locker
- Add scheduling/time-based locking
- Provide separate unlock code from phone passcode
- Improve usability when Dynamic Island is in use


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Consumer free?

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

### Is App Lock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Consumer or App Lock?

App Lock is rated higher. Smart Consumer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while App Lock averages 4.5 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do Smart Consumer or App Lock have ads?

App Lock shows ads; Smart Consumer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Consumer or App Lock?

Smart Consumer ships an update every 3 weeks, and App Lock fortnightly. Most recently, Smart Consumer was updated on July 29, 2026 and App Lock on September 25, 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.*