Comparison

LockBox vs Prezlock

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

Head to head
About

LockBox

Securely store and encrypt your private photos, videos, documents, and audio files behind advanced security. Protect sensitive information with passcode, pattern, or biometric locks, and receive alerts for unauthorized access attempts.

Highlights
  • Encrypted private storage
  • Passcode, pattern, face, and touch lock
  • Intruder selfie alerts
  • Custom private folders
  • Recycle bin for deleted files
  • Secure file sharing
Features
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LockBox is a powerful privacy vault app that creates a secure, encrypted copy of your photos, videos, documents, audio files, and contacts — all protected behind advanced security so only you can access them. Easy to secure your files here to store your cards details via camera captures with fully customizable vault. A secure vault with password, pattern, face lock or touch lock, set as you want and more secure your files. * Why LockBox? In today's digital world, keeping your personal files safe is more important than ever. LockBox gives you a private, encrypted space to store sensitive files with military-grade protection — simple to use, and built for complete privacy. * Security Options Passcode protected vault Face ID & Touch ID support Pattern lock available Easy password recovery * What You Can Secure Photos & Videos Documents & Files Audio Files & Music Contacts Secret Notes Custom private folders * Intruder Selfie Alert Automatically captures a photo when a wrong passcode is entered Saves intruder image with date & time stamp View all unauthorized access attempts in one place * Vault Features Encrypted private storage for all file types Create and organize files in private folders Recycle bin to recover deleted files Securely share files when needed Restore or permanently delete files anytime Fully customizable vault settings * Why Choose LockBox? All-in-one encrypted file vault Simple, clean and easy to use interface Strong multi-layer security No data collected or shared — ever Works completely offline * Your Privacy, Guaranteed LockBox never collects, shares, or uploads your personal data. Everything stays on your device, protected by encryption, accessible only through your passcode or biometrics. You get a simple LockBox vault with a high-security document locker to protect your personal and important files. Easy to hidden your private photos, videos, contacts and documents securely without anyone knowing you’re using a secret vault app. App never collect or share user's data anywhere. Privacy Policy: https://shadowphotovideoeditorzoneappspolicy.blogspot.com/2024/02/shadow-photo-video-editor-zone-privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Prezlock

Control and manage Bluetooth-enabled locks directly from your smartphone, eliminating the need for physical keys. Securely lock, unlock, and share access with friends and family, while tracking usage history and battery levels.

Highlights
  • Keyless locking and unlocking via smartphone
  • Manage multiple locks individually
  • Share and revoke access with time limits
  • Track GPS location and usage history
  • Monitor lock battery levels
  • High-level encryption for security
Features
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*Manage and operate your Prezlock by your smartphone and eliminate the use of keys. *The Prezlock app is used to operate and manage Bluetooth enabled Prezlock with these features: Locking and unlocking: Once you download the Prezlock app, you can simply use your smartphone to lock and unlock your locks without using a key. The app utilizes high level ACE 128-bit encryption and Bluetooth 4.0 technology to control the locks with maximum security. Managing locks: The app can add and delete locks off the system with ease by following simple instructions. The app can individually manage numerous locks at the same time for easy management. Sharing Access: Share or revoke access of your locks with your family and friends using the app and your phone. You can set time limits and number of lock openings on the apps by either sending a shared code to their own Prezlock app, or just simply send them an encrypted password for combination opening. Each lock can be tailored individually for accessibility according to date, time, or individual guest usage. You may grant full time access to your spouse or family member, while setting a designated time limit use for a temporarily guest. GPS location and usage history: Track the location your lock is being used via the app’s GPS locating system as well as to monitor locking and unlocking activities by each identified individual guest, utilising the app’s history function. Battery Level: The app shows the battery level of the lock once connected with the lock.

Screenshots

LockBox3 screens
Prezlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LockBox at 5.0 against Prezlock's 1.8. Prezlock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 months vs every 40 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. LockBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Prezlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LockBox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prezlock has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockBox ships an update every 40 months, Prezlock every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LockBox versus Prezlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockBoxPrezlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews—14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaydeep DhameliyaInnova Ideas Ltd

Customer experience

LockBox

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Prezlock

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LockBox

One-time1
  • LockBox App Purchase$29.99
None

Prezlock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LockBox free?
LockBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Prezlock free?
Prezlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LockBox or Prezlock?
LockBox is rated higher. LockBox averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Prezlock averages 1.8 from 8 ratings.
Do LockBox or Prezlock have ads?
Neither LockBox nor Prezlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LockBox or Prezlock?
LockBox ships an update every 40 months, and Prezlock every 9 months. Most recently, LockBox was updated on November 3, 2026 and Prezlock on November 3, 2026.

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