# Lock app vs Safe

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Safe at none against Lock app's 3. Safe also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Lock app's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 18 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock app sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Safe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lock app ships an update every 4 months, Safe every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock app | Safe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-locker/id1609526884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 40 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRAFTCODE INFOSOL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465078391) | [Xegai Hadgu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602939405) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-app-secure-vault/id1566846587)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yealy Subscription | $7.99 | per year |


### Safe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-locker/id1609526884)

Securely store private photos and passwords locally on your device. Protect your vault with a passcode and optional biometric authentication for fast, private access. Manage unlimited photos and passwords with ease.

**Highlights:** Local photo and password storage, 4-digit passcode protection, Face ID/Touch ID support, Unlimited photo storage, Unlimited password storage, Passcode recovery option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock app free?

Lock app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Safe free?

Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Lock app or Safe have ads?

Neither Lock app nor Safe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock app or Safe?

Lock app ships an update every 4 months, and Safe every 18 months. Most recently, Lock app was updated on September 27, 2026 and Safe on October 1, 2026.

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