Comparison

AppLock vs AfterNotification

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

Head to head
About

AppLock

Enhance focus and safeguard privacy by instantly locking, blocking, and managing access to any application. Organize apps into custom groups for better control over distractions and sensitive data, with options to prevent installations or accidental deletions.

Highlights
  • Instantly lock and block apps
  • Create personalized lock groups
  • Organize apps by activity
  • Prevent app installation/deletion
  • One-tap management and reminders
  • Secure on-device data storage
Features
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AppLock - Screen Time Control helps you boost productivity and protect your privacy by instantly locking, blocking, and managing access to any app. Organize apps and activities—social, games, work, finance, and more—into custom lock groups, giving you control over distractions and sensitive data. Effortlessly toggle locks, manage app access, and use advanced options to block installation, prevent accidental deletions, or disable in-app purchases. Key Features: • Instantly lock and block apps of your choice • Create personalized lock groups for focus and privacy • Organize apps by activity or category • Prevent app installation, deletion, and purchases • Easy one-tap management and reminders • Modern interface for streamlined control • All data remains private, stored securely on your device AppLock is perfect for anyone seeking better focus, screen time balance, or keeping personal info secure. Take charge of your digital life—download AppLock - Screen Time Control today!

About

AfterNotification

Features
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Alarms feel like too much. Reminder apps feel complicated and hard to figure out. If that sounds like you, this simple notification app is just what you need. It also works great as a timer. Perfect for you if: - You want to set notifications quickly and easily - You don't want your music or audio content interrupted when a timer goes off - You'd rather avoid loud alarms in public places like trains or anywhere outside home +++ Core Features +++ [Notify After X Minutes] Set a notification in a single tap using preset buttons, or enter your own number of minutes. [Notify at a Specific Time] Pick a date and time, and you'll get notified right when it arrives. [Check Remaining Time on the Lock Screen] See how much time is left directly from the lock screen via Live Activities. * This feature can be turned off in Settings. +++ More Features +++ - Change the notification sound (13 options) - Notification history - Customizable preset minutes - View all scheduled notifications and more +++ Even More Useful Features +++ These features give you even more flexibility. [Control Center Support] Launch the app or set a 1, 3, 5, or 10-minute timer right from Control Center. [Widget Support] Launch the app or set a 1, 3, 5, or 10-minute timer from a widget. [Shortcuts App Support] Launch the app or set a 1, 3, 5, or 10-minute timer via the Shortcuts app. Assigning these to the iPhone Action Button or Back Tap can be especially handy. +++ You Might Also Find This Useful When... +++ - Laundry & household timers - Light workout timers - Timing tasks on the train - Fridge expiration reminders - Astronomy event notifications - Bank transfer to-do - Sale end date alerts - Package delivery time reminders And much more We hope you enjoy using it! - Sound Credits - Sound effects: Otologic (https://otologic.jp)

Screenshots

AppLock4 screens
AfterNotification4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AfterNotification at none against AppLock's shown. AppLock's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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

AppLock ships an update every 9 days, AfterNotification every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AppLock versus AfterNotification: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppLockAfterNotification
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIdentiq InfotechRyusuke Uchida

In-app purchases

None

AppLock

No in-app purchases

None

AfterNotification

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AppLock free?
AppLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AfterNotification free?
AfterNotification is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AppLock or AfterNotification have ads?
AppLock shows ads; AfterNotification does not.
Which is updated more often, AppLock or AfterNotification?
AppLock ships an update every 9 days, and AfterNotification every 3 months. Most recently, AppLock was updated on September 12, 2026 and AfterNotification on September 21, 2026.

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