Comparison

AlterLock vs LabCountimer

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

Head to head
About

AlterLock

This app pairs with a theft prevention device to monitor your vehicle. It offers loud alarms, smartphone notifications, and GPS tracking to deter theft and provide location updates. Manage vehicle details, device settings, and track your assets with peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Movement-detection alarm
  • Smartphone notifications
  • Independent communication
  • Advanced GPS tracking
  • Vehicle registration
  • Device settings adjustment
  • Map-based location history
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The AlterLock app works in conjunction with the theft prevention device "AlterLock" to keep an eye on your beloved vehicle, including bicycles, motorcycles, and cars. The AlterLock device provides peace of mind through loud alarms, smartphone notifications, and GPS tracking capabilities. Key features include: 1. Alarm to Deter Thieves: A movement-detection alarm sounds directly from the device, deterring criminals and providing a strong deterrent against theft and vandalism. 2. Smartphone Notifications for Assurance: If the device detects movement, it will send a unique notification sound to your smartphone, allowing you to quickly notice and rush to your vehicle. 3. Independent Communication Function: The device can communicate on its own, sending notifications and location information even outside the Bluetooth range. 4. Advanced Tracking Ability: It attempts to pinpoint location information indoors and outdoors by receiving not only precise GPS signals but also Wi-Fi and cell tower signals. Additional App Functions: - Register photos, specs, and frame numbers of your vehicles. - Toggle the device's lock mode. - Adjust various device settings (detection sensitivity, alarm patterns, on/off, duration of sound, regular communication, accident detection, etc.). - Display tracking location information and history on the map screen. - Manage up to three vehicles and devices. Please note: - User registration is required to use the service. - Purchase of the AlterLock device and a service agreement is also required. - This service does not guarantee theft prevention. For more details on service contracts and usage fees, please visit: https://alterlock.net/en/service-description Terms and Conditions: https://alterlock.net/en/service-terms Privacy Policy: https://alterlock.net/en/privacy-policy

About

LabCountimer

Features
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LabCountimer helps researchers manage overlapping wait times for PCR, Western blot, ELISA, cell culture, and other lab workflows. Every step can be a timer, a counter, or both — so one session captures "wash 3×, 5 min each," counting and timing together. ■ Key Features - Run multiple timers and counters simultaneously - Save chained sessions (reusable multi-step timer/counter workflows) as library entries - Completion notifications (works in the background) - Experiment history (Free: 7 days / Pro: no time limit) ■ Pro (one-time purchase) - CSV export of experiment records - Unlimited saves for your custom timers and chained sessions - No time limit on history retention - No ads ■ Privacy App-generated data (timers, sessions, history, settings) is stored on the device only and is not sent to external servers. No account required. The free tier shows ads via Google AdMob. The ad SDK may process device-level data per Google's policies. The Pro tier shows no ads and makes no ad requests. ■ Disclaimer For research, education, and lab workflow timing only. Not intended for medical, clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic, drug-dosing, or regulated laboratory use. ■ Support Requests and bug reports: https://cedarlab.dev/labcountimer/support-en.html

Screenshots

AlterLock4 screens
LabCountimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AlterLock at none against LabCountimer's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. AlterLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and LabCountimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AlterLock versus LabCountimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlterLockLabCountimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEXTSCAPE INC.Akira Sugiyama

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AlterLock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual Plan1 Month trial$39.951 Year
1 purchases

LabCountimer

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is AlterLock free?
AlterLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LabCountimer free?
LabCountimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AlterLock or LabCountimer have ads?
LabCountimer shows ads; AlterLock does not.

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