# aLock vs Authenticator °

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Authenticator ° at 594 against aLock's 31. Authenticator ° also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. aLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Authenticator ° sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator ° holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator ° has 594 ratings behind it against 31, 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 77% of Authenticator °'s.

aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, Authenticator ° every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aLock | Authenticator ° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alock-app-lock/id1663668785/reviews) | **[4.8 (594 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6446651396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **594** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **76.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [裕涛 兰](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624361053) | [Bence Kaposzta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650069302) |

## 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 |


### Authenticator °

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6446651396)

This app enhances your online security by generating time-sensitive passwords for two-factor and multi-factor authentication. It offers seamless data synchronization across devices, Apple Watch support, and robust encryption for your sensitive information.

**Highlights:** One-Time Passwords (OTP), Seamless Data Synchronization, Apple Watch Support, End-to-End Encryption, Import/Export Encrypted Backups, Auto-Lock & Biometric Authentication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Month | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year, 50% off | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Discounted | $22.99 | per year |
| 1 Year, 30% off | $27.99 | per year |
| 1 Year with initial offer | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Free Lifetime subscription | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime, intro offer | $0.29 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to install and use
- 🔒 Secure password management
- 🚀 Efficient and fast
- 👍 Great user interface
- 🔒 Robust security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Concerns about cloud storage security
- 🤔 Forced 5-star review before use
- 🤔 Unclear or confusing onboarding process

**Reported bugs**

- List of saved sites/accounts disappearing
- Trouble logging in or resetting password
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Allow renaming of accounts
- Add pop-up notifications like other authenticators
- Improve sync with desktop/laptop
- Provide more theme/customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aLock free?

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

### Is Authenticator ° free?

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

### Which has better reviews, aLock or Authenticator °?

Authenticator ° is rated higher. aLock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Authenticator ° averages 4.8 from 594 ratings.

### Do aLock or Authenticator ° have ads?

Neither aLock nor Authenticator ° shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, aLock or Authenticator °?

aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Authenticator ° every 2 weeks. Most recently, aLock was updated on September 30, 2026 and Authenticator ° on October 7, 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.*