# SCPI Commander vs SlideToLock

The clearest difference is rating: SlideToLock at 5.0 against SCPI Commander's 3.0. SCPI Commander's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SlideToLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SCPI Commander asks for nothing beyond the download.

SlideToLock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SCPI Commander | SlideToLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scpi-commander/id1474671250/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slidetolock/id6746960176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Augustsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455374836) | [Continuum (France)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675549371) |

## What reviewers say

### SCPI Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scpi-commander/id1474671250)

Control LXI enabled instruments directly from your device. Send SCPI commands, automate measurements with a built-in script engine, and process results. Easily manage and export instrument data, logs, and screen dumps.

**Highlights:** Connect to LXI instruments, Send SCPI commands, Built-in script engine, Automate measurements, Process measurement results, Export data and logs, Instrument identity inquiry

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SlideToLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slidetolock/id6746960176)

Instantly secure your Macs from your iPhone with a simple swipe. Monitor your Mac's status and even unlock it remotely with an experimental feature. Manage multiple Macs securely using your iCloud account.

**Highlights:** Remote Mac locking, Activity monitoring (heartbeat), Experimental unlock feature, Manage multiple Macs, Secure iCloud integration, Zero setup required

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Banner ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SCPI Commander free?

SCPI Commander is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SlideToLock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SCPI Commander or SlideToLock?

SlideToLock is rated higher. SCPI Commander averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SlideToLock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SCPI Commander or SlideToLock have ads?

Neither SCPI Commander nor SlideToLock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SCPI Commander or SlideToLock?

SCPI Commander ships an update weekly, and SlideToLock weekly. Most recently, SCPI Commander was updated on June 2, 2026 and SlideToLock on September 18, 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.*
