Comparison

SIM ID vs App Lock

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

Head to head
About

SIM ID

This app streamlines the process for Lebara retailers to register new SIM cards. It guides users through scanning SIM barcodes and customer IDs, with an optional modification step, before activating the SIM. Access requires a Lebara retail portal account and completion of training.

Highlights
  • Express SIM registration
  • Scan SIM barcode
  • Scan customer ID
  • SIM card activation
  • Retail portal access required
  • Training and test completion
Features
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Welcome to the SIM ID Check-in App of Lebara Retail. Express registration: Lebara retailer who has an access to Lebara retail portal can easily do the required ID registration of new Lebara SIM cards by using the SIM ID Check-in App. Please hold ready the SIM package and the ID card of the customer. Express registration only in four steps: 1. Scan the SIM barcode sticker 2. Scan the ID 3. Check / modify if necessary 4. Activation of the SIM card Our advice: Write down the phone number and email address of the customer so that we can get in touch with them in case of questions etc. To use the App you need your own access to the Lebara retail portal. Before you start with the registration you have to read the trainings instructions and to pass the test. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact your sales representative at any time.

About

App Lock

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
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App Lock is a privacy app designed to help keep your sensitive apps private and secure on your device. With App Lock, you can easily block any app you want, ensuring that you remain private and out of sight from prying eyes. The app features an intuitive and user-friendly interface that allows you to quickly and easily select the apps you want to lock. Once an app has been locked, nobody will be able to access your private data. App Lock is the perfect solution for anyone looking to ensure more privacy and security on your device. * In order to use App Lock you need to purchase the Lilucat Pro which is an annual service that costs 29.99$. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and auto-renews at the same price unless disabled in iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription can be managed in your iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Links Terms of Service: https://applock.lilucat.com/legal/terms Privacy: https://applock.lilucat.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

SIM ID4 screens
App Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: App Lock at 4.5 against SIM ID's 1.5. App Lock also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 22%) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 2). SIM ID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. App Lock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SIM ID asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

App Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 5.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of SIM ID's written reviews are positive against 58% of App Lock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SIM ID ships an update every 2 months, App Lock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
SIM ID versus App Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSIM IDApp Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)4.5 (5.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews57.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLebara Media ServicesLilucat

Customer experience

SIM ID

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%

App Lock

All ratings5,174 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative36.5%

Bugs and requests

SIM ID

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

App Lock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

SIM ID

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

App Lock

Subscriptions5
  • App Lock$4.991 Month
  • App Lock3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • App Lock2 variants$9.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • App Lock$14.991 Year
  • App Locker for iPhone$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • App Lock$59.99

Questions

Is SIM ID free?
SIM ID 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, SIM ID or App Lock?
App Lock is rated higher. SIM ID averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while App Lock averages 4.5 from 5.3K ratings.
Do SIM ID or App Lock have ads?
App Lock shows ads; SIM ID does not.
Which is updated more often, SIM ID or App Lock?
SIM ID ships an update every 2 months, and App Lock fortnightly. Most recently, SIM ID was updated on October 29, 2026 and App Lock on October 30, 2026.

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