Comparison

Locking Check vs Stockpile Widget

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

Head to head
About

Locking Check

Features
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Huh? Did I lock the door? So that you don't have to worry about "what's going on", this app starts the app when you lock the door and records it. The time is recorded, so you can check when you turned it on or not. It also resets automatically at the specified time, and you can turn everything off so you don't have to turn it off. Other than at home, I think that it can be used for offices and stores, etc., to check the lockdown. [Basic Features] Location registration (name, photo, with or without automatic reset, with or without logging) Reordering Places Once registered, it's designed to be simple enough to use every day with a tap when you lock the door.

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Stockpile Widget

Features
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Your everyday grocery run becomes disaster prep. Manage your emergency stockpile the easy way — just rotate the retort pouches and canned food you already buy. Are your emergency supplies expiring unused? Streamline your household stockpile with Stockpile Widget, a simple and easy-to-use app. [Perfect for you if...] - You want to start preparing for emergencies. - You struggle to keep track of expiration dates. - You are not sure what is in your fridge or storage. - You want to manage supplies for the whole family in one place. - You are looking for a simple, intuitive app. - You want to make stock rotation (the "rolling stock" method) a habit. [What you can do] 1. See your stock at a glance — right on your home screen - The widget shows supplies nearing their expiration date on your phone's home screen. - Check without opening the app, so using and restocking your supplies becomes a natural daily habit. 2. Register in seconds, manage with ease - Quick entry: add the name, quantity, expiration date, notes, and photos in seconds. - Find items fast: sort by category or expiration date. - Reminders: get notified before your supplies expire. 3. Check your readiness with the built-in calculator - Enter your family size to see how many days your current supplies would last. - See roughly what you are missing, so you can plan your emergency food. [More handy features] - Reliable backup: your data is saved automatically and manually. - Easy device transfer: move your data to a new phone via AirDrop and more. - Photo friendly: registered photos are automatically compressed to save space. - Stockpiling tips: helpful advice available inside the app. - News: updates on disaster preparedness. [About ads] To keep all features free for everyone, a video ad is shown once every 10 item registrations. Ad revenue helps us maintain and improve the app. Thank you for your understanding. We also plan to donate a portion of the app's revenue to support disaster-affected areas. Our goal is an app where managing your own stockpile may one day help someone in need. Start preparing for your family's "just in case" today, with Stockpile Widget.

Screenshots

Locking Check2 screens
Stockpile Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stockpile Widget at none against Locking Check's 1. Stockpile Widget also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). Locking Check's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Locking Check sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stockpile Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locking Check ships an update every 6 weeks, Stockpile Widget every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Locking Check versus Stockpile Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocking CheckStockpile Widget
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtsushi EzakiAKIKO ODAGIRI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Locking Check

One-time1
  • Hide Ads$1.99
None

Stockpile Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Locking Check free?
Locking Check is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stockpile Widget free?
Stockpile Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Locking Check or Stockpile Widget have ads?
Both Locking Check and Stockpile Widget show ads.
Which is updated more often, Locking Check or Stockpile Widget?
Locking Check ships an update every 6 weeks, and Stockpile Widget every 10 days. Most recently, Locking Check was updated on November 7, 2026 and Stockpile Widget on November 5, 2026.

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