# TextPeace vs Padlok

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Padlok at 94% against TextPeace's 0%. Padlok also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). TextPeace's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TextPeace sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Padlok sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Padlok holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TextPeace's written reviews are positive against 94% of Padlok's.

TextPeace ships an update every 5 months, Padlok every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextPeace | Padlok |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textpeace-sms-message-filter/id1278821552/reviews) | **[4.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padlok-door-and-gate-codes/id1546719801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Danny Wong](https://appshunter.io/developer/980822258) | [Illumineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700855646) |

## What reviewers say

### TextPeace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textpeace-sms-message-filter/id1278821552)

This utility app helps you manage your SMS messages by filtering out unwanted content. You can set specific keywords to automatically sort messages into categories like Junk, Transaction, or Promotion, all processed locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Keyword-based SMS filtering, Automatic message categorization, Local processing for privacy, Filters Junk, Transaction, Promotion messages, User-defined filter keywords

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |


### Padlok

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padlok-door-and-gate-codes/id1546719801)

Securely store and access all your addresses, codes, and intercom information. Receive timely notifications with access details as you approach a location. Personalize entries and share them securely with others.

**Highlights:** Store addresses, codes, and intercoms, Proximity-based access notifications, Home and lock screen widgets, Secure encrypted sharing, WatchOS support, iCloud sync

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Padlok Premium monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Padlok Premium yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Coffee sized tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sandwich sized tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pizza sized tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Padlok lifetime (Sales) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Padlok lifetime (Upgrade) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Padlok lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextPeace free?

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

### Is Padlok free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TextPeace or Padlok?

Padlok is rated higher. TextPeace averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Padlok averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.

### Do TextPeace or Padlok have ads?

Neither TextPeace nor Padlok shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TextPeace or Padlok?

TextPeace ships an update every 5 months, and Padlok every 3 weeks. Most recently, TextPeace was updated on November 3, 2026 and Padlok on November 3, 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.*