Comparison

IDExpert vs Applock

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

Head to head
About

IDExpert

This app provides strong authentication for identity security, integrating biometric, push, and OTP methods. It requires a companion Auth Server and is registered by scanning a QR code.

Highlights
  • Biometric authentication
  • Push notifications for authentication
  • One-Time Password (OTP) support
  • QR code registration
  • Identity security
Features
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IDExpert System is strong authentication for your identity security. Biometric, Push, OTP can be integrated in ONE APP – IDExpert. IDExpert APP must be used with the IDExpert Auth Server, the steps for usage: 1.Download IDExpert APP 2.Get QRCode from IDExpert user portal or E-Mail. 3.Use this app to scan the QRCode for the registration. If you want to experience the IDExpert App, please click the "Please input your initial key" button and enter the test initial key "00000000"(8 zeros)

About

Applock

Features
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BorrowGuard helps you protect your personal apps and system features when lending your iPhone to someone else. With Borrow Mode, you can restrict selected apps and sensitive system areas, ensuring your private data stays safe while others use your device. Key features: • Temporarily restrict selected apps and system features • Works entirely on your device using Apple’s Screen Time system • No tracking, no data collection, no account required • Optional biometric protection to prevent unauthorized changes • Automatic restoration after device restart BorrowGuard offers a one-time lifetime purchase that unlocks full access to Borrow Mode with no subscriptions or recurring fees. BorrowGuard is designed with privacy in mind. All protection happens locally on your device, and no personal data is ever collected or shared. Privacy Policy: https://manhcuong5311-hue.github.io/app-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IDExpert4 screens
Applock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IDExpert at none against Applock's 1. IDExpert also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. Applock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IDExpert asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IDExpert ships an update every 5 weeks, Applock every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IDExpert versus Applock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIDExpertApplock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChanging Information Technology Inc.Cuong Sam Manh

In-app purchases

None

IDExpert

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Applock

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$4.99

Questions

Is IDExpert free?
IDExpert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Applock free?
Applock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IDExpert or Applock have ads?
Neither IDExpert nor Applock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IDExpert or Applock?
IDExpert ships an update every 5 weeks, and Applock every 4 months. Most recently, IDExpert was updated on October 14, 2026 and Applock on October 5, 2026.

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