Comparison

Lockdown Privacy vs Lockdown

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

Head to head
About

Lockdown Privacy

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
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Lockdown blocks trackers and badware in all your apps, blocking an estimated 100 million trackers per month for over 300,000 people. — Comprehensive Protection — Lockdown has two privacy features: Firewall and Secure Tunnel VPN. Each feature protects you from different threats, creating the complete solution for protecting your personal data, browsing history, and sensitive connections. FIREWALL — Blocks Hidden Trackers: The world's first on-device, open source blocker that stops ads, trackers, and badware in all your apps. SECURE TUNNEL VPN — Keep Your Data and Browsing Private: It's the no-logs, blazing-fast, privacy-first VPN. The only VPN to prove its Privacy Policy and be fully audited. — BASIC FIREWALL FEATURES — - Simple, one-tap to get protected against thousands of trackers for most users - Fully customizable blocking for advanced users: block any domain / service - Works for all apps, not just the browser - Useful preconfigured block lists that are updated every week - Blocking works "on-device" meaning it does all of its blocking without sending all your data to a third party server, unlike other blocking apps

 —ADVANCED FIREWALL FEATURES— - Import and create your own custom lists - Export your custom lists to share with others and save offline - Block thousands more trackers - Access to advanced curated lists and app specific block lists (e.g. TikTok, iFunny, Junes Journey) — SECURE TUNNEL VPN FEATURES — - Hide your location and unique IP address with one tap - Keeps you safe on public wi-fi hotspots and sites - Stops spying from snoopers and your ISP or cellular provider - Ultrafast with over a dozen regions globally — TRANSPARENCY YOU CAN TRUST — - Other privacy apps lie on their Privacy Policy and secretly sell user data, even if they promise not to - To solve this issue, the Openly Operated certification requires apps to *prove* their Privacy Policy - Lockdown is Openly Operated certified with a public 38-page audit report, and audited multiple times by security professionals — UNPARALLELED PRIVACY — - Open Source: Since firewalls have access to *everything* you do, it's critical that any firewall you use should be open source. Lockdown is 100% open source. - On-Device: Lockdown Firewall doesn’t connect to any servers. No logs of your browsing are sent to third parties or to our servers when using Lockdown Firewall. — PRESS COVERAGE — - The Washington Post - Business Insider - Forbes - FastCompany - MacRumors - 9to5Mac - ZDNet - Cult of Mac - The Mac Observer - iCulture - iClarified - AppAdvice

About

Lockdown

This app helps you reduce screen time and improve focus by blocking distracting applications and websites. Its strict mode prevents bypassing restrictions until the timer ends, offering a powerful solution for self-control and digital wellbeing.

Highlights
  • Strict Mode for unbreakable focus
  • Block specific apps and categories
  • Website and browser blocking
  • Custom focus timer
  • Shortcuts and automation integration
  • Digital wellbeing improvement
Features
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Lockdown is a powerful app blocker and focus timer designed to help you reduce screen time, stop scrolling, and reclaim your attention. If you struggle with self-control, Lockdown is your solution. Our unique "Strict Mode" ensures that once you block apps or websites, you cannot bypass the restriction until your timer ends. No excuses—just focus. BLOCK APPS & WEBSITES – CONTROL YOUR TIME Take charge of your digital wellbeing. Lockdown makes it easy to block distracting apps, social media, and games. Whether you need to study, work, or sleep, our app blocker creates a distraction-free environment instantly. WHY LOCKDOWN WORKS Top-ranking app blockers are often too easy to bypass. Lockdown is built for discipline. - Strict Mode (No Early Exit): The most powerful way to stay focused. Once the timer starts, the block is permanent until time is up. - Website Blocker: Restrict access to specific URLs or adult content to stay on task. - Shortcuts & Automation: Integrate Lockdown with the Shortcuts app. Automate your focus sessions based on time, location, or app launches. - Custom Focus Timer: Lock your phone for minutes or hours to suit your workflow. IMPROVE YOUR DIGITAL WELLBEING Lockdown helps you manage screen time to improve your life beyond the screen. - Boost Productivity: Eliminate interruptions for deep work and faster results. - Study Better: The perfect study aid for students who need to block apps during homework. - Better Sleep: Block apps at night to prevent late-night scrolling and improve rest. - Mental Health: Break the dopamine cycle and reduce anxiety caused by social media. FEATURES - Select specific apps or categories to block. - Block websites and browsers to prevent distractions. - Full Shortcuts app support for custom automations. - Unbreakable timer for maximum discipline. PERFECT FOR - Students preparing for exams. - People with ADHD looking for rigid digital boundaries. - Remote workers who need to stay productive. - Anyone performing a digital detox. Stop wasting time. Download Lockdown today and experience the power of a strict app blocker. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lockdown Privacy4 screens
Lockdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lockdown at 100% against Lockdown Privacy's 33%. Lockdown Privacy's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (9.8K vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Lockdown Privacy sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Lockdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lockdown Privacy holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lockdown Privacy has 9.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Lockdown Privacy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lockdown's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lockdown Privacy ships an update monthly, Lockdown every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lockdown Privacy versus Lockdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockdown PrivacyLockdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (9.8K ratings) — better3.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews33.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.8K — better7
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCELESTIAN GOLDEN APPSLiam Wittig

Customer experience

Lockdown Privacy

All ratings9,794 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews620 reviews
Positive33.2%
Neutral8.7%
Negative58.1%

Lockdown

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Lockdown Privacy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Firewall randomly turns off
  • VPN forces itself to be enabled
  • Blocks essential system apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view/manage blocked connections
  • Custom domain/app whitelisting
  • Import/export of block lists
  • Separate firewall and VPN functionality

Lockdown

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Lockdown Privacy

Subscriptions14
  • One Week of Lockdown VPN Pro3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • One Week of Lockdown VPN Pro2 variants$0.997 Days
  • Lockdown iOS Firewall Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • One Week of Lockdown VPN Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • One Month of Lockdown VPN7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • One Month of Lockdown VPN Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Lockdown iOS Firewall Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • One Year of Lockdown VPN Pro3 variants$29.991 Year
  • One Year of Lockdown VPN Pro2 variants$39.991 Year
  • One Year of Lockdown VPN Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Lockdown Pro Annual LTO$59.991 Year
  • One Year of Lockdown VPN7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • One Year of Lockdown VPN Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • One Year of Lockdown VPN Pro7 Days trial$99.991 Year
2 purchases

Lockdown

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium (1 Month)$4.991 Month
  • Annual Premium (1 Year)3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Lockdown Privacy free?
Lockdown Privacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lockdown free?
Lockdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lockdown Privacy or Lockdown?
Lockdown Privacy is rated higher. Lockdown Privacy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Lockdown averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Lockdown Privacy or Lockdown have ads?
Neither Lockdown Privacy nor Lockdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lockdown Privacy or Lockdown?
Lockdown Privacy ships an update monthly, and Lockdown every 2 months. Most recently, Lockdown Privacy was updated on October 26, 2026 and Lockdown on October 24, 2026.

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