Comparison

IcoTurns vs Calculator AppLock

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

Head to head
About

IcoTurns

This utility allows users to create transparent icons by importing wallpapers. It helps prevent important screen elements from being obscured by app icons, offering customization for a more beautiful desktop experience. Batch operations simplify the process of replacing multiple icons at once.

Highlights
  • Create transparent icons
  • Replace app icons
  • Import and tailor wallpapers
  • Batch icon replacement
  • Customizable desktop appearance
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A tool to make ICONS transparent, just import wallpaper, you can generate transparent ICONS, replace the wallpaper no longer have to worry about the important screen is obscured. · Wallpaper tailored: Import any size wallpaper can be clipped to the current device size · Icon replacement: It can replace any APP icon to make the desktop more beautiful · Transparent icon: You can import any wallpaper to generate transparent icon, so that important images in the wallpaper will no longer be covered by ICONS · Batch operation: one-key replacement can be set after the replacement information is set If you have any comments or suggestions, please send email to 1791362687@qq.com. Thank you for your support

About

Calculator AppLock

This app helps manage children's device usage by limiting game time and blocking inappropriate content. It offers features like app locking, facial recognition unlock, and home screen widgets for convenient control. The tool prioritizes privacy with local data storage and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Limit game time
  • Block inappropriate content
  • App locking
  • Facial recognition unlock
  • Home screen widgets
  • Scheduled locking/unlocking
  • Disguise app icons
Features
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AppLock is an advanced screen time management tool that helps parents control their children's usage of mobile devices. When your child uses your phone, this feature can prevent them from getting addicted to games and block inappropriate content. Prevent gaming addiction: It can limit the time children spend playing games on mobile devices, helping them strike a better balance between learning and entertainment. Block inappropriate content: It can prevent children from accessing unsuitable content, safeguarding their healthy development. Ad-free and registration-free: Users don't need to worry about cumbersome registration processes or disruptive ads, ensuring a pure user experience. Local data storage: All data is only saved on the user's phone, meaning their privacy is better protected. Quick command feature: By setting quick commands, users can automatically restrict or restore the usage permissions of specific applications. This provides parents with a more convenient way of managing screen time without manual intervention. Widget feature: It offers widgets that allow for easier restriction or restoration of application usage.AppLock is a screen time management tool that allows you to easily set a limit for apps. It can lock and block photos, videos, applications, contacts, and more. It provides a FaceID one-touch unlock feature. It supports homescreen widgets, allowing you to quickly toggle the app lock on the home screen. It also supports iOS 16 lock screen widgets, enabling you to switch the app lock on or off with a single touch on the lock screen. With shortcut commands, you can toggle the app lock based on time or location, enabling scheduled locking/unlocking or automatic locking/unlocking when entering/leaving a specific area. Additionally, it supports disguising app icons to prevent detection of the app lock. You can use facial recognition or a password for verification, and once verified, you can unlock the apps with a single touch. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ * Subscription Periods: 1 week (weekly subscription), 1 month (monthly subscription), 12 months (annual subscription). * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. * Subscriptions will automatically renew and payment will be charged to your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current Privacy Policy: https://adaptable-dolomite-01b.notion.site/Calculator-AppLock-Privacy-Policy-111a738cd5568092a582c5200d5399ee

Screenshots

IcoTurns4 screens
Calculator AppLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calculator AppLock at 71% against IcoTurns's 0%. Calculator AppLock also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (597 vs 5). IcoTurns's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. IcoTurns sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Calculator AppLock sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calculator AppLock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator AppLock has 597 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of IcoTurns's written reviews are positive against 71% of Calculator AppLock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IcoTurns ships an update every 3 weeks, Calculator AppLock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IcoTurns versus Calculator AppLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIcoTurnsCalculator AppLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (5 ratings)4.8 (597 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5597 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer红晓 赵香兰 张

Customer experience

IcoTurns

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

Calculator AppLock

All ratings568 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative22.9%

Bugs and requests

IcoTurns

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Calculator AppLock

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App doesn't hide apps on home screen
  • Takes multiple tries to properly lock apps
  • Cannot open hidden apps
  • Cannot get past calculator lock screen after paying for lifetime subscription
  • Deleted app but apps remained hidden, cannot recover them
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  • Cannot delete the app easily

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow locking more than 2 apps for free
  • Make app available on MacBook
  • Add an icon switch for less obvious appearance
  • Make the app function as a calculator when clicked on

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IcoTurns

One-time1
  • Become Pro User$0.99
8 purchases

Calculator AppLock

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$12.991 Month
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  • Monthly Pro3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium$89.99
  • Alock Pro$99.99

Questions

Is IcoTurns free?
IcoTurns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculator AppLock free?
Calculator AppLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IcoTurns or Calculator AppLock?
Calculator AppLock is rated higher. IcoTurns averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Calculator AppLock averages 4.8 from 597 ratings.
Do IcoTurns or Calculator AppLock have ads?
Neither IcoTurns nor Calculator AppLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IcoTurns or Calculator AppLock?
IcoTurns ships an update every 3 weeks, and Calculator AppLock every 2 weeks. Most recently, IcoTurns was updated on November 3, 2026 and Calculator AppLock on November 7, 2026.

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