# iFING Scanner vs AppLock

The clearest difference is rating: AppLock at 4.4 against iFING Scanner's 2.6. AppLock also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (205 vs 5). iFING Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 77%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iFING Scanner sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and AppLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AppLock holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppLock has 205 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of iFING Scanner's written reviews are positive against 77% of AppLock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iFING Scanner ships an update every 3 months, AppLock every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFING Scanner | AppLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifing-scanner/id1593580342/reviews) | **[4.4 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-hide-and-secure-apps/id6463155691/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **205** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 76.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [winningi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326712012) | [俊涛 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702439770) |

## What reviewers say

### iFING Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifing-scanner/id1593580342)

Capture and process fingerprint and palmprint images using your mobile device's camera. This app offers touchless biometric scanning with features like measurement and perspective correction, producing high-resolution templates. Images are stored securely and can be exported at your discretion.

**Highlights:** Touchless fingerprint and palmprint scanning, Finger measurement (Ruler) function, Perspective correction (Flattening), ISO standard template creation, Image capture and preview, Secure image export

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1장 또는 2장의 이미지 구매 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Palmprint x 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Finger x 2, Palm x 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Palmprint x 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Finger x 4, Palm x 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3장 또는 4장의 이미지 구매 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Finger x 8, Palm x 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Finger x 4, Palm x 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5장 또는 6장의 이미지 구매 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Finger x 6, Palm x 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Finger x 6, Palm x 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Finger x 8, Palm x 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 7장 또는 8장의 이미지 구매 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Finger x 10, Palm x 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 9장 또는 10장의 이미지 구매 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Finger x 10, Palm x 2 | $9.99 | one-time |


### AppLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-hide-and-secure-apps/id6463155691)

Secure your mobile device by locking apps to protect privacy and prevent unauthorized access. Manage screen time with customizable schedules and usage limits to improve focus and well-being. Offers advanced security features and parental controls.

**Highlights:** Direct app locking, Scheduled app locking, Countdown and quota usage limits, Widget lock for home screen, Face ID and password dual lock, Prevent inappropriate app installs, Anti-deletion protection

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFING Scanner free?

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

### Is AppLock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iFING Scanner or AppLock?

AppLock is rated higher. iFING Scanner averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while AppLock averages 4.4 from 205 ratings.

### Do iFING Scanner or AppLock have ads?

AppLock shows ads; iFING Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, iFING Scanner or AppLock?

iFING Scanner ships an update every 3 months, and AppLock every 8 days. Most recently, iFING Scanner was updated on October 7, 2026 and AppLock on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*