# LockStart vs LockMan

The clearest difference is device support: LockStart at 3 against LockMan's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LockStart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LockMan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LockStart ships an update every 6 days, LockMan every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockStart | LockMan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Size | 7 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [田 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/840781634) | [浩东 邱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493267968) |

## What reviewers say

### LockStart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockstart/id1645058246)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Premium Member | $1.99 | one-time |


### LockMan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockman/id6443619333)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $0.49 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LockStart free?

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

### Is LockMan free?

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

### Do LockStart or LockMan have ads?

Neither LockStart nor LockMan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LockStart or LockMan?

LockStart ships an update every 6 days, and LockMan every 4 days. Most recently, LockStart was updated on May 17, 2026 and LockMan on September 15, 2026.

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