Comparison

SMC vs App Lock

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

Head to head
About

SMC

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App para visualizar los registros de los dispositivos SMC.

About

App Lock

Secure your iPhone with this privacy-focused app locker. Protect sensitive apps, banking details, and work tools from unwanted access. Offers customizable PIN protection, panic gestures, and system-wide controls for enhanced digital safety.

Highlights
  • Lock individual apps or categories
  • Set PIN or use panic gesture
  • Schedule app access by time
  • Block app deletion and installation
  • Require password for App Store purchases
  • Disable in-app purchases
  • Lock Apple ID and account edits
Features
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Choose which apps to block and when to block them. IA Lock helps you reduce distractions and manage access to apps on your iPhone. APP LOCKING Create groups of selected apps and apply blocking rules on this device. SCHEDULED PROTECTION Set days of the week and time windows for your plans, so your rules fit work, study, and downtime. PROTECT YOUR SETTINGS Use a passcode to protect IA Lock settings and plan changes. This passcode protects controls inside IA Lock; it does not add a separate password to each third-party app. DEVICE CONTROLS Manage supported restrictions, such as app installation, deletion, and purchases. Available controls depend on your device, system version, and authorization. IA Lock requires Screen Time authorization for app restrictions. Some features require IA PRO. Check the in-app offer for included features, pricing, and subscription terms. Manage subscriptions through your Apple account settings. Privacy Policy: https://lock-five.vercel.app/privacy.html User Agreement: https://lock-five.vercel.app/user-agreement.html

Screenshots

SMC4 screens
App Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMC at none against App Lock's 4. SMC also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price 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. App Lock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. SMC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SMC versus App Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMCApp Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
Devices—iPhone — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGTBILT Sociedad Anonima群芳 幸

In-app purchases

None

SMC

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

App Lock

Subscriptions3
  • IA Lock PRO7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • IA Lock PRO3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • IA Lock PRO1 Year trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • IA PRO$29.99

Questions

Is SMC free?
SMC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is App Lock free?
App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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