# aLock vs ScanBoy

The clearest difference is rating: ScanBoy at 5.0 against aLock's 4.6. ScanBoy also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). aLock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (31 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. aLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and ScanBoy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScanBoy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aLock has 31 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of aLock's written reviews are positive against 100% of ScanBoy's.

aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, ScanBoy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aLock | ScanBoy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alock-app-lock/id1663668785/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanboy-document-scanner/id6446224625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [裕涛 兰](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624361053) | [Deadpan, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521868530) |

## What reviewers say

### aLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alock-app-lock/id1663668785)

Manage your screen time effectively by setting usage limits for apps and automatically restricting them when limits are reached. This app helps users, including children, focus better by blocking distractions and inappropriate content. A free trial is available for premium features.

**Highlights:** Set app usage limits, Automatic app restriction, Manual app restriction/restoration, Focus enhancement for children, Distraction blocking, Free trial for premium features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock for 1 week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock for 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| App Lock Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


### ScanBoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanboy-document-scanner/id6446224625)

Transform your device into a powerful document scanner. Effortlessly convert physical documents into high-quality PDFs with AI-generated filenames and editable text recognition. Personalize your scans with themes and enjoy lightning-fast operation.

**Highlights:** High-quality PDF scanning, AI-generated filenames, OCR text recognition, Filename templates, Fast operation, Apple Files integration, Customizable themes

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScanBoy Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| ScanBoy Pro | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aLock free?

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

### Is ScanBoy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, aLock or ScanBoy?

ScanBoy is rated higher. aLock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while ScanBoy averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do aLock or ScanBoy have ads?

Neither aLock nor ScanBoy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, aLock or ScanBoy?

aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScanBoy every 2 months. Most recently, aLock was updated on September 30, 2026 and ScanBoy on September 20, 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.*