IRONSCALES vs ThreatLocker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IRONSCALES
This platform provides security analysts with real-time access to an AI-powered anti-phishing system. It enables swift decision-making for threat mitigation and incident resolution directly from a mobile device, reducing organizational risk from phishing attacks.
- AI-powered threat protection
- Real-time incident response
- Push notifications for threats
- On-the-go incident resolution
- AI virtual SOC Analyst integration
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IRONSCALES' AI Powered, anti-phishing, threat protection platform now enables security analysts to access the platform’s incident response center while on-the-go, providing unprecedented access to make time-sensitive decisions on phishing mitigation and resolve incidents immediately with one click. To reduce organizational risk from phishing attacks, the time from phishing threat identification to remediation is of the essence. As such, the IRONSCALES app empowers security teams to expedite investigations and prompt the appropriate response. Benefits include: 1) Push notifications on user reports and newly detected threats to mobile devices in real-time 2) Help security teams make mission critical decisions on new threats in real-time using Themis, our AI virtual SOC Analyst 3) Resolution of incidents on-the-go via one click to help save time for SOC and IT security teams
ThreatLocker
This app secures cloud access by verifying device trust and security policies, not just credentials. It routes approved connections through defined policies without complex VPNs, blocking unauthorized access and reducing risks like phishing and lateral movement.
- Trusted device verification for cloud access
- Policy-based connection routing
- Eliminates need for inbound firewall access
- Seamless user connection experience
- Blocks unauthorized devices and suspicious attempts
- Supports compliance requirements (HIPAA, PCI, CMMC, NIST, FIPS)
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ThreatLocker helps organizations secure cloud access by ensuring only trusted devices can connect to approved services. Instead of relying on credentials alone, access decisions also verify the device, connection path, and security policy before granting access. The app securely routes approved connections through the organization’s defined access policies without requiring traditional inbound firewall access or complex VPN infrastructure. IT teams can quickly deploy secure access controls, approve managed devices, and create granular policies for cloud resources without disrupting the user experience. Users connect seamlessly, while unauthorized devices and suspicious access attempts are automatically blocked. By tying cloud access to verified devices and controlled pathways, ThreatLocker helps reduce the risk of phishing, session hijacking, unauthorized access, and lateral movement. The platform also supports organizations working toward security and compliance requirements such as HIPAA, PCI, CMMC, NIST, and FIPS-aligned environments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ThreatLocker at 5.0 against IRONSCALES's 2.8. ThreatLocker also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). IRONSCALES's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ThreatLocker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively.
IRONSCALES ships an update every 8 months, ThreatLocker every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | IRONSCALES | ThreatLocker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ironscales Inc. | ThreatLocker, Inc. |
Customer experience
IRONSCALES
ThreatLocker
In-app purchases
IRONSCALES
No in-app purchases
ThreatLocker
No in-app purchases








