Comparison

SafeID Programmer vs ThreatLocker

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

Head to head
About

SafeID Programmer

Features
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This app is used to program SafeID/Diamond OTP tokens. It requires an iPhone with NFC reader and iOS 13+

About

ThreatLocker

This app secures cloud access by verifying device trust and security policies, not just credentials. It routes approved connections through defined policies without complex VPNs, blocking unauthorized access and reducing risks like phishing and lateral movement.

Highlights
  • Trusted device verification for cloud access
  • Policy-based connection routing
  • Eliminates need for inbound firewall access
  • Seamless user connection experience
  • Blocks unauthorized devices and suspicious attempts
  • Supports compliance requirements (HIPAA, PCI, CMMC, NIST, FIPS)
Features
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ThreatLocker helps organizations secure cloud access by ensuring only trusted devices can connect to approved services. Instead of relying on credentials alone, access decisions also verify the device, connection path, and security policy before granting access. The app securely routes approved connections through the organization’s defined access policies without requiring traditional inbound firewall access or complex VPN infrastructure. IT teams can quickly deploy secure access controls, approve managed devices, and create granular policies for cloud resources without disrupting the user experience. Users connect seamlessly, while unauthorized devices and suspicious access attempts are automatically blocked. By tying cloud access to verified devices and controlled pathways, ThreatLocker helps reduce the risk of phishing, session hijacking, unauthorized access, and lateral movement. The platform also supports organizations working toward security and compliance requirements such as HIPAA, PCI, CMMC, NIST, and FIPS-aligned environments.

Screenshots

SafeID Programmer4 screens
ThreatLocker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ThreatLocker at every 2 weeks against SafeID Programmer's every 3 months. SafeID Programmer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SafeID Programmer ships an update every 3 months, ThreatLocker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SafeID Programmer versus ThreatLocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafeID ProgrammerThreatLocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeepnet SecurityThreatLocker, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

SafeID Programmer

No in-app purchases

None

ThreatLocker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SafeID Programmer free?
SafeID Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThreatLocker free?
ThreatLocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SafeID Programmer or ThreatLocker have ads?
Neither SafeID Programmer nor ThreatLocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SafeID Programmer or ThreatLocker?
SafeID Programmer ships an update every 3 months, and ThreatLocker every 2 weeks. Most recently, SafeID Programmer was updated on October 27, 2026 and ThreatLocker on October 24, 2026.

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