Safe Surfer vs AppCrypt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Safe Surfer
This app provides a simple way to block adult content and customize your internet browsing experience. It offers features like remote control and mail alerts for accountability, along with secure DNS encryption for a private connection. Protection works on both Wi-Fi and cellular networks.
- Blocks adult websites
- Customizable blocking categories
- Remote control dashboard
- Mail alerts for blocked sites
- DNS over HTTPS/TLS encryption
- Pin protection for settings
- Wi-Fi and cellular protection
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Built to be simple to use, protecting your device with Safe Surfer is as easy as tapping a button. Safe Surfer is packed full of features to enable you and your family to surf the Internet without fear: • Safer surfing Safe Surfer blocks a wide range of adult websites. Once protection is enabled, these websites cannot load on your device. Choose from 60+ additional pre-made categories to continue to customize the blocking. • Screen monitoring & image blocking (Pro) Monitor the screen for concerning content and block adult images in Safari • Remote Control (Pro) Use the web dashboard to remotely block sites and view the device's browsing history. • Mail Alerts (Pro) Regularly send blocked sites analytics to an admin or accountability partner. • DNS encryption Uses modern DNS over HTTPS encryption methods so you have a fast private internet browsing experience. • Pin protection Built-in pin lock functionality ensures that only you or an accountability partner can configure protection and other settings inside the app. • Wi-Fi and cellular protection Safe Surfer protection keeps your device protected—no matter what kind of network you are connected to. • Zero ads and low resource footprint Safe Surfer is ad-free and has minimal impact on your device's resources. Note: • Some mobile service providers and Internet service providers in certain countries hijack the ability to use specific DNS settings. The Safe Surfer app relies upon this ability. If this is the case in your country with your service provider, the Safe Surfer app may not work properly on your device. The standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) apply for use of this app https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
AppCrypt
This app provides comprehensive privacy and digital wellness tools by locking individual applications and blocking specific websites. It offers scheduling features to manage access and prevent distractions, enhancing productivity and security.
- App lock for individual apps
- Website blocker for specific sites
- Customizable schedules for app/site access
- PIN protection for apps
- Block adult sites with one tap
- Hide App Store and Delete App options
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AppCrypt is an app lock and website blocker rolled into one, with a schedule feature to give you flexibility. * Lock your important apps to protect your privacy * Block addictive and inappropriate sites for better digital wellness * Limit distractions from apps and sites while working or studying to boost productivity Main features: - App lock • Lock individual apps, such as WhatsApp, Messages, Photos, etc. • Lock categories of apps, such as Social, Games, etc. • Lock apps with a 4- or 6-digit PIN • Auto re-lock apps after they’ve been unlocked for e.g., 10 minutes • Lock AppCrypt itself, protecting your app lock settings - Website blocker • Block specific websites, such as youtube.com, tiktok.com, etc. • Support Safari, Chrome, Edge, Firefox and other browsers • Support both normal browsing mode and incognito mode • Block adult sites with just one tap - Schedule • Add, edit, turn on/off, and delete schedules • Set a schedule by selecting the days of the week and a start and end time • Schedules apply to both app lock and website blocker • Lock apps and block sites permanently based on the default schedule Additional features: - Hide the App Store app to prevent new apps from being installed - Hide the Delete App option to prevent existing apps from being deleted - Disable in-app purchases to prevent unwanted purchases from being made Benefits of using AppCrypt: * Stop others from snooping through your apps, photos, messages, notes, etc. * Stop kids from messing with your apps, like changing camera settings * Restrict access to distracting apps and websites to improve focus * Block porn, gambling and other bad apps and sites to help stop addiction * Limit time spent on apps and websites, reducing screen time * Prevent unauthorized app installing and deleting, avoiding unwanted changes * Prevent unauthorized in-app purchases, avoiding unexpected charges AppCrypt is easy to use and versatile. You can use it as an app lock, app blocker, website blocker, screen time limiting app, productivity app, etc. Get it now! Support If you have any questions about AppCrypt, please feel free to contact our support team at support@cisdem.com. Terms of Use: https://www.cisdem.com/about/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://www.cisdem.com/resource/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AppCrypt at 5.0 against Safe Surfer's 4.0. AppCrypt also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Safe Surfer's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 6). 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
Both are free to download. Safe Surfer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and AppCrypt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AppCrypt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Safe Surfer has 46 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Safe Surfer's written reviews are positive against 89% of AppCrypt's.
Safe Surfer ships an update every 2 months, AppCrypt every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Safe Surfer | AppCrypt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (46 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | 89.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Safe Surfer Ltd | Cisdem Inc. |
Customer experience
Safe Surfer
AppCrypt
In-app purchases
Safe Surfer
- Pro Surfer Monthly$4.491 Month
- Pro Surfer Annual$48.991 Year
AppCrypt
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year







