# CalX vs App Lock, Blocker & Controller

The clearest difference is rating: App Lock, Blocker & Controller at 4.7 against CalX's 4.1. CalX's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CalX sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and App Lock, Blocker & Controller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App Lock, Blocker & Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 182 and 236 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of CalX's written reviews are positive against 60% of App Lock, Blocker & Controller's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CalX ships an update every 4 days, App Lock, Blocker & Controller every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CalX | App Lock, Blocker & Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calx-protect-your-privacy/id1634363393/reviews) | **[4.7 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-blocker-and-controller/id6449447044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 182 | **236** |
| Positive reviews | **61.9% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Followal Infotech LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460210464) | [UPLOSS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615343138) |

## What reviewers say

### CalX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calx-protect-your-privacy/id1634363393)

Securely store and manage your private photos, videos, and sensitive information in an encrypted vault. Protect your memories and personal data from unauthorized access with features like PIN lock, cloud backup, and hidden vaults.

**Highlights:** Encrypted vault for media, PIN lock for access, Cloud backup for recovery, Hidden vaults for complete privacy, Secure storage for contacts and notes, Account credential management

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription: Photos & Videos | $1.99 | per month |
| Subscription: Web Browser | $1.99 | per month |
| Subscription: Privacy Mode | $1.99 | per month |
| One Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription: Privacy Mode | $9.99 | per year |
| One Year Subcription | $29.99 | per year |
| One Year Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| CalX - Lifetime Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |


### App Lock, Blocker & Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-blocker-and-controller/id6449447044)

This app provides comprehensive control over your iPhone's apps and privacy. It offers advanced locking mechanisms, time restrictions, and prevents unauthorized uninstalls. Securely manage accounts and passwords, and prevent unwanted in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** App locking mechanisms, Time restrictions, Password/fingerprint authentication, App uninstall prevention, Secure account and password management, In-app purchase prevention

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 003.common.week.4.99 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| app locker pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 003.intro.free.3.week.5.99 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 003.intro.week.5.99 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| app locker pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| pro common month 001 | $9.99 | per month |
| premium version year trial 001 | $39.99 | per year |
| pro common trial year 001 | $39.99 | per year |
| 002.common.year.39.99 | $39.99 | per year |
| 003.intro.free.3.year.39.99 | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CalX free?

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

### Is App Lock, Blocker & Controller free?

App Lock, Blocker & Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CalX or App Lock, Blocker & Controller?

App Lock, Blocker & Controller is rated higher. CalX averages 4.1 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while App Lock, Blocker & Controller averages 4.7 from 236 ratings.

### Do CalX or App Lock, Blocker & Controller have ads?

Both CalX and App Lock, Blocker & Controller show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CalX or App Lock, Blocker & Controller?

CalX ships an update every 4 days, and App Lock, Blocker & Controller every 8 days. Most recently, CalX was updated on November 7, 2026 and App Lock, Blocker & Controller on November 3, 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.*