# Lockdown Privacy vs ANT Notify

The clearest difference is rating: ANT Notify at 5.0 against Lockdown Privacy's 4.3. ANT Notify also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Lockdown Privacy's advantage is ratings volume (9.8K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lockdown Privacy sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. ANT Notify asks for nothing beyond the download.

ANT Notify holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lockdown Privacy has 9.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lockdown Privacy ships an update monthly, ANT Notify every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lockdown Privacy | ANT Notify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockdown-privacy-adblock-vpn/id1469783711/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ant-notify/id6563147630/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CELESTIAN GOLDEN APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815911753) | [Newroz 4G LTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265192846) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week of Lockdown VPN Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 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 | $29.99 | per year |
| One Year of Lockdown VPN Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| One Year of Lockdown VPN Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Lockdown Pro Annual LTO | $59.99 | 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


### ANT Notify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ant-notify/id6563147630)

Manage your tasks and important dates with a personal assistant app. It offers an intuitive interface for setting customizable reminders for work, school, or personal life, ensuring you never miss a deadline. Protect your data with password security.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use interface, Customizable reminders, Smart notifications, Password protection, Reliable notification system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lockdown Privacy free?

Lockdown Privacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ANT Notify free?

ANT Notify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lockdown Privacy or ANT Notify?

ANT Notify is rated higher. Lockdown Privacy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while ANT Notify averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lockdown Privacy or ANT Notify have ads?

Neither Lockdown Privacy nor ANT Notify shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lockdown Privacy or ANT Notify?

Lockdown Privacy ships an update monthly, and ANT Notify every 5 weeks. Most recently, Lockdown Privacy was updated on October 21, 2026 and ANT Notify on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*