# MobileKey vs Lockdown Privacy

The clearest difference is rating: Lockdown Privacy at 4.3 against MobileKey's 1.0. Lockdown Privacy also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). MobileKey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lockdown Privacy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. MobileKey asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lockdown Privacy holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lockdown Privacy has 9.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 32% and 33% positive.

MobileKey ships an update every 3 months, Lockdown Privacy monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MobileKey | Lockdown Privacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilekey/id1231074427/reviews) | **[4.3 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockdown-privacy-adblock-vpn/id1469783711/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | **33.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.3** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SimonsVoss Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141846652) | [CELESTIAN GOLDEN APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815911753) |

## What reviewers say

### MobileKey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilekey/id1231074427)

Manage door statuses, grant remote access, and send authorization keys. Receive important messages from event management and review access lists. Enhanced security is provided with Touch ID for sensitive actions.

**Highlights:** Door status overview, Remote door openings, Key4Friends authorizations, Access list management, Push message reception, Touch ID security

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lockdown Privacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockdown-privacy-adblock-vpn/id1469783711)

This app provides comprehensive privacy protection by blocking trackers and badware across all your applications. It offers both an on-device firewall to stop hidden trackers and a secure VPN to keep your data and browsing private.

**Highlights:** On-device firewall, Blocks ads and trackers in all apps, Secure VPN for private browsing, Hides IP address and location, Open source and audited, Customizable block lists

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week of Lockdown VPN Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Lockdown iOS Firewall Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| One Week of Lockdown VPN Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month of Lockdown VPN | $12.99 | per month |
| One Month of Lockdown VPN Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Lockdown iOS Firewall Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| One Year of Lockdown VPN Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| One Year of Lockdown VPN | $59.99 | per year |
| One Year of Lockdown VPN Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| One Year of Lockdown VPN Pro | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blocks many trackers
- 🔒 Enhances privacy
- 👍 Simple to use
- 🔒 Transparent about how it works
- 🚀 Effective ad blocking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections/stability issues
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🔌 Interferes with other apps/services
- 🐛 Inconsistent blocking across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Firewall randomly turns off
- VPN forces itself to be enabled
- Blocks essential system apps

**Requested features**

- Ability to view/manage blocked connections
- Custom domain/app whitelisting
- Import/export of block lists
- Separate firewall and VPN functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MobileKey free?

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

### Is Lockdown Privacy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MobileKey or Lockdown Privacy?

Lockdown Privacy is rated higher. MobileKey averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lockdown Privacy averages 4.3 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do MobileKey or Lockdown Privacy have ads?

Neither MobileKey nor Lockdown Privacy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MobileKey or Lockdown Privacy?

MobileKey ships an update every 3 months, and Lockdown Privacy monthly. Most recently, MobileKey was updated on November 6, 2026 and Lockdown Privacy on November 11, 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.*