# Lockdown Privacy vs Lockdown

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.

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.

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.

Lockdown Privacy ships an update monthly, Lockdown every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lockdown Privacy | Lockdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockdown-privacy-adblock-vpn/id1469783711/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockdown-block-apps-and-focus/id6745404084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 33.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 90 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CELESTIAN GOLDEN APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815911753) | [Liam Wittig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791378976) |

## 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


### Lockdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockdown-block-apps-and-focus/id6745404084)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium (1 Year) | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 27, 2026 and Lockdown on October 24, 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.*