Comparison

Lock Tool vs IPSW Checker

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

Head to head
About

Lock Tool

Features
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The cLock tool is a tool that is provided specially for the hotel and apartment customers to configure network of the PINE WORLD WIFi door lock.It needs to cooperate with the supporting backstage management system, so as to realize the remote control of all the locks of all hotels and apartments.

About

IPSW Checker

This app provides real-time firmware information for Apple devices, including signing status and release notes. It offers quick access to details for your current or favorite devices with automatic detection and a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Real-time IPSW updates
  • Check firmware signing status
  • View release notes
  • Add favorite devices
  • Automatic device detection
  • Home screen shortcuts
Features
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IPSW Checker is an app that lets you view firmware information for Apple devices. It can also check the signing status of firmware in real time. Key features: - Real-time IPSW updates powered by publicly available data from IPSW.me - Get notified when Apple releases new updates - Add your current device to the Home Screen for quick access to its IPSW details - Check release notes for every version - Add your favorite devices for quick access to firmware information - Automatic device detection to instantly provide IPSW details for the device you’re using - User-friendly design with a clean, simple interface built for checking IPSW files Term of Service: https://trieuvy.com/ipswchecker/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://trieuvy.com/ipswchecker/privacy/

Screenshots

Lock Tool4 screens
IPSW Checker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lock Tool at none against IPSW Checker's 3. Lock Tool also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). IPSW Checker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IPSW Checker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Lock Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lock Tool ships an update every 3 months, IPSW Checker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lock Tool versus IPSW Checker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock ToolIPSW Checker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Zhixin Wulian Technology Co., Ltd.Vy Tran Trieu

In-app purchases

None

Lock Tool

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

IPSW Checker

Subscriptions2
  • IPSW Checker Pro (1 Month)3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • IPSW Checker Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • IPSW Checker Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Lock Tool free?
Lock Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPSW Checker free?
IPSW Checker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lock Tool or IPSW Checker have ads?
IPSW Checker shows ads; Lock Tool does not.
Which is updated more often, Lock Tool or IPSW Checker?
Lock Tool ships an update every 3 months, and IPSW Checker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lock Tool was updated on October 16, 2026 and IPSW Checker on October 15, 2026.

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