DBLock vs Scrol
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DBLock
Securely store and manage all your private digital documents, including images, videos, and notes. This app uses advanced encryption and biometric authentication to protect your sensitive information from unauthorized access.
- Biometric access (Touch ID/Face ID)
- 256-bit AES encryption
- Secure storage for images, videos, and notes
- Create, import, edit, and delete files
- No cloud data storage by the app
- Encrypted backup assistance
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DBLock is the app designed and developed especially for the safe management of your data. This app is an inviolable deposit box for all your private digital documents (images, videos, and notes). Easy to set up and also to use, the app allows you finding your data handily and immediately, without waste of time. You will never have to worry about writing down and remembering usernames, passwords, pin codes, card details. All your important information will be saved here, away from prying eyes. Handle the app is really simple and intuitive. You don’t need a password to make It work and you just keep using Touch ID or Face ID to open the lock. Using the Touch ID, in fact, you can encrypt all your confidential information, protect them from cyber-criminals and make them hack-safe. You could create new documents or import them from your device, and also edit or delete files easily on your own. DBLock makes its best efforts in order to protect the confidential information of the users. People who rely on DBLock app would like to protect and have access to their passwords, codes and all the confidential data. The software is improved and updated constantly to provide to customers advanced protections and cutting-edge technology. Data protection. DBLock has no access to the private account of the client. It is unable to remotely access the device and the user’s relevant data and to unencrypt the information. The only information to which It has access are the email address, the type of device and the details of the user’s purchase. In the event of loss or stolen of your device, DBLock could provide assistance during the access to a creating encrypted backup file to restore the safe deposit box, after the device overrides. Only the user can access the confidential information stored, because DBLock encrypts them in real time on the using device. The method of encrypting used by DBLock is a reliable and well-known algorithm called AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) with the 256-bit key. This is safe enough to encrypt private data up to the level of TOP SECRET for the US Administration. What DBLock offers: • Touch ID / Face ID access Only the user has access to use the app, because only the fingerprint can unlock It, encrypting and decrypting personal information. • Encryption algorithm with 256-bit AES DBLock protects your personal data with the encryption algorithm with 256-bit AES, widely recognised as the best systems of encryption about safety. • DBLock doesn’t save your data and keeps your files in a cloud Don’t worry: your confidential information will always be safe. • No monthly or annual fee Buy once the app and then install It on your favorite device (iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad). • Version Pro It enables to make a backup of all the database on your iCloud servers. Only the user could open It, in order to consult the documents and to enter an infinite number of files (no limit on the number of files you can insert).
Scrol
This app allows you to quickly jot down notes and ideas using your finger on a scrollable notepad. Save your entries, organize them simply, and share them easily through various messaging and email applications.
- Finger writing input
- Scrollable notepad
- Save and organize notes
- Swipe to delete notes
- Share notes via apps
- Simple sorting
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A scrollable finger writing notepad. 1. Write 2. With your finger 3. Save it Continue writing on a new page. Jot down ideas with your finger right away! On commuter train or in your bed, anytime, anywhere! Advantages: - Smooth writing. - Scrollable. - Swipe left to delete a note. - Share your notes using Apps like LINE, Message, Mail. - Simple sorting. Recommended usage: - As notes to self. - As a reminder. - When you book restaurant, delivery or a doctor. - For shopping list. - What to say at the meeting. - When you meet words you want to know. - When you get a great idea. - When you find someone's birthday. Please be noted: - Advertisements are displayed. - Your review will be greatly appreciated.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DBLock at 5.0 against Scrol's 3.6. DBLock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Scrol's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 27 months). 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
Both are free to download. DBLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scrol asks for nothing beyond the download.
DBLock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scrol has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DBLock ships an update every 27 months, Scrol every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DBLock | Scrol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.6 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | +17 | 17+ |
| Developer | Dilium | Mitsugu Yamagata |
Customer experience
DBLock
Scrol
In-app purchases
DBLock
- Pro Version$17.99
Scrol
No in-app purchases









