# PTC Inc., Mobile vs RootLock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PTC Inc., Mobile at none against RootLock's 2. PTC Inc., Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). RootLock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RootLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PTC Inc., Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

PTC Inc., Mobile ships an update every 2 months, RootLock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PTC Inc., Mobile | RootLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootlock/id6769854444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605651981) | [Apexium Marketing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896344651) |

## What reviewers say

### PTC Inc., Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptc-inc-mobile/id1605888491)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### RootLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootlock/id6769854444)

This app provides comprehensive family safety features, including live location tracking, driving behavior monitoring, and robust parental controls. It offers real-time alerts, app and web filtering, and downtime scheduling to ensure your child's safety and digital well-being. The service is covered by a single subscription for the entire family.

**Highlights:** Live family location map, Driving safety monitoring, App and website blocking, Downtime scheduling, One-tap check-ins and SOS alerts, Co-parenting features

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RootLock Family | $9.99 | per month |
| RootLock Family — Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PTC Inc., Mobile free?

PTC Inc., Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RootLock free?

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

### Do PTC Inc., Mobile or RootLock have ads?

Neither PTC Inc., Mobile nor RootLock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PTC Inc., Mobile or RootLock?

PTC Inc., Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and RootLock every 3 weeks. Most recently, PTC Inc., Mobile was updated on October 24, 2026 and RootLock on October 21, 2026.

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