# aLock vs LockMe

The clearest difference is monetization model: aLock at freemium against LockMe's subscription. aLock also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 47%). LockMe's advantage is ratings volume (229 vs 31). On price, rating, 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 LockMe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for aLock against 4.6 for LockMe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockMe has 229 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of aLock's written reviews are positive against 47% of LockMe's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aLock | LockMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alock-app-lock/id1663668785/reviews) | [4.6 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockme-applock-for-lock-apps/id6460862187/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **229** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 7 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [裕涛 兰](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624361053) | [Tyson Gill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683191398) |

## 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 |


### LockMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockme-applock-for-lock-apps/id6460862187)

Control app usage on your device or for your children with time and location-based restrictions. Automate app blocking, minimize distractions, and protect sensitive information for a balanced digital life.

**Highlights:** Time-based app restrictions, Location-based app blocking, Automated app access control, Minimize distractions, Protect sensitive apps, App grouping management

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock Unlimited | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| LockMe Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| LockMe Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| App Lock Unlimited | $24.99 | per year |
| Lock Unlimited Apps | $49.99 | per year |
| LockMe Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| App Lock Unlimited | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for protecting kids
- 👍 Useful for restricting apps
- 👍 Helps with homework focus
- 👍 Good for safeguarding children
- 👍 App ran smoothly (one instance)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes frequently
- 🐛 App does not lock apps
- 🐛 Cannot access app after forgetting PIN
- 🐛 App requires premium for full functionality
- 🐛 Misleading promo for free lifetime premium

**Reported bugs**

- App does not lock apps
- App freezes during use
- App crashes when trying to turn on Face ID
- App is locked out after setting passcode
- App crashes when Face ID option is turned off

**Requested features**

- Option to reset PIN
- More free functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aLock free?

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

### Is LockMe free?

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

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

aLock and LockMe are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 31 and 229 ratings respectively.

### Do aLock or LockMe have ads?

Neither aLock nor LockMe shows ads.

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

aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, and LockMe every 3 weeks. Most recently, aLock was updated on August 30, 2026 and LockMe on September 19, 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.*