b.lock Pro vs Padlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
b.lock Pro
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b.lock is an electronic access control system. Use your phone to unlock your b.lock enabled devices. Key features: - Allows import of organisation information. - Displays a list of all b.lock enabled devices within range - Exports updates to device information through mail. - Displays devices and their keys neatly arranged. - Indicates the access status and unlocks connected devices.
Padlock
This app locks distracting applications on your iPhone by requiring a physical device to be tapped against your phone. Once locked, apps remain inaccessible until the physical device is tapped again to unlock them.
- Lock distracting apps
- Physical device integration
- App access control
- Phone distraction management
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Padlock will change the relationship you have with your phone. Tap it against your iPhone, stash the Padlock somewhere that's out of the way, and your distracting apps are locked up. If you need to unlock them, retrieve the padlock and tap it again. To use this app, a physical Padlock device is required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Padlock at every 2 weeks against b.lock Pro's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
b.lock Pro ships an update every 3 months, Padlock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | b.lock Pro | Padlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 86.7% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KTS – Kommunikationstechnik und Systeme GmbH | Padlock Focus Technologies LTD |
In-app purchases
b.lock Pro
No in-app purchases
Padlock
No in-app purchases
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