Comparison

aLock vs GPS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

aLock

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
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It is a very useful screen time management app that allows you to set usage limits for apps and automatically restrict apps when the limit is reached. Additionally, you can manually restrict or restore applications as needed. - Use of social media and games can be limited to help children focus better and block inappropriate content. - A time limit for the app can be set to help you not get distracted by the app. Start a free trial to access all premium features - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all premium features - Within 24 hours before the end of the free trial period, the change fee calculated according to the subscription plan will be automatically debited from your account - You can cancel the auto-renewal at any time, if the cancellation occurs at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Support: tinfineapp@outlook.com Privacy Policy: https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3930ce2f70bf41df93666e029f0a1d19 Terms of Use: https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-7dcac12bf71f41edbee0e260df02c563

About

GPS

Features
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Rastreo GPS para tus activos.

Screenshots

aLock4 screens
GPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPS at none against aLock's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. aLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
aLock versus GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteraLockGPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer裕涛 兰Romina Orteg

In-app purchases

3 purchases

aLock

Subscriptions2
  • App Lock for 1 week3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • App Lock for 1 year3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • App Lock Premium$19.99
None

GPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is aLock free?
aLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS free?
GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do aLock or GPS have ads?
Neither aLock nor GPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, aLock or GPS?
aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, and GPS every 3 weeks. Most recently, aLock was updated on October 27, 2026 and GPS on October 25, 2026.

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