# Bolt Browser and Documents vs Lockdown Privacy

The clearest difference is rating: Bolt Browser and Documents at 4.8 against Lockdown Privacy's 4.3. Bolt Browser and Documents also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (56% vs 33%). Lockdown Privacy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Bolt Browser and Documents holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bolt Browser and Documents has 226K ratings behind it against 9.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Bolt Browser and Documents's written reviews are positive against 33% of Lockdown Privacy's.

Bolt Browser and Documents ships an update every 6 months, Lockdown Privacy monthly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bolt Browser and Documents | Lockdown Privacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (226K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bolt-browser-and-documents/id1366502697/reviews)** | [4.3 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockdown-privacy-adblock-vpn/id1469783711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **226K** | 9.8K |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 33.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Danyil Vasilenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1366502433) | [CELESTIAN GOLDEN APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815911753) |

## What reviewers say

### Bolt Browser and Documents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bolt-browser-and-documents/id1366502697)

A private and secure mobile browser with built-in file management. Enjoy ad-free browsing, protect your data with biometrics, and manage documents for offline access. It also offers media playback features for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Zero-configuration ad blocking, Private browsing by default, Biometric app data security, Document and media import, Adjustable playback speed, Picture in Picture mode, Offline file preview

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Offline music player
- 🚀 Continuous music playback
- 👍 Great for downloading and listening to music
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Useful features like sleep timer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Downloading/conversion issues after updates
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Music playback issues when phone is locked or app is minimized
- 📢 Excessive ads and intrusive ad experience

**Reported bugs**

- Download button/option not appearing after updates
- Inability to download/convert videos anymore
- App crashing on launch or during use

**Requested features**

- Add playlist creation and management
- Ability to transfer downloaded content to new devices
- Add account/cloud sync to preserve downloaded content
- Improve music playback reliability when app is in background


### 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 Bolt Browser and Documents free?

Bolt Browser and Documents 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, Bolt Browser and Documents or Lockdown Privacy?

Bolt Browser and Documents is rated higher. Bolt Browser and Documents averages 4.8 out of 5 from 226K ratings, while Lockdown Privacy averages 4.3 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do Bolt Browser and Documents or Lockdown Privacy have ads?

Bolt Browser and Documents shows ads; Lockdown Privacy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bolt Browser and Documents or Lockdown Privacy?

Bolt Browser and Documents ships an update every 6 months, and Lockdown Privacy monthly. Most recently, Bolt Browser and Documents was updated on November 4, 2026 and Lockdown Privacy on November 4, 2026.

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