# Lighthouse vs Calculator Lock

The clearest difference is monetization model: Calculator Lock at free with in-app purchases against Lighthouse's subscription. Calculator Lock also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 41%) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 914). Lighthouse's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lighthouse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per 7 days and Calculator Lock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.5 for Lighthouse against 4.6 for Calculator Lock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Lock has 6.1K ratings behind it against 914, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Lighthouse's written reviews are positive against 76% of Calculator Lock's.

Lighthouse ships an update every 4 days, Calculator Lock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lighthouse | Calculator Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (914 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighthouse-safe-your-data/id1664768232/reviews) | **[4.6 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-lock-secure-vault/id6446200267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 914 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.5% of reviews | **75.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 202 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Omet Einhorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664768234) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Lighthouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighthouse-safe-your-data/id1664768232)

Enhance your online security with multi-level protection. Features include a secure VPN, a database of compromised accounts, advanced ad and phishing filters for browsing, and a secret vault for private data. Learn tips to stay safe from scammers.

**Highlights:** Secure VPN for private internet connection, Compromised account database check, Over 50,000 ad and phishing filters, Secret vault for private data, Internet safety tips and guidance

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium offer | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| 3days free annual subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime subscription | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 🔒 Keeps data safe
- 👍 Helpful and useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes phone
- 🔒 Scam/not trustworthy
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Fake hacking notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with other apps
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel subscription
- Allow VPN location change


### Calculator Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-lock-secure-vault/id6446200267)

Securely hide your private photos, videos, contacts, and passwords behind a disguised calculator interface. Protect your sensitive files with a secret vault and access them only through the app's unique interface. Features include intruder selfies and cloud backups.

**Highlights:** Photo hiding, Video hiding, Contact hiding, Password manager, Disguise mode, Intruder selfie, Cloud backup

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calculator Lock Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Hide Photos & Videos | $4.99 | per month |
| Calculator Lock Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Calculator Lock (Remove Ads) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Calculator Lock Pro (Discount) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Calculator Lock Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Hidden app
- 👍 Good features
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Secure vault for photos, videos, and passwords

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy (doesn't save downloaded videos, can't paste in notes)
- 🔍 App name not very discreet
- 💸 Too much advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't save downloaded videos to gallery
- Can't paste information in notes
- Intruder selfie feature not working
- App icon change not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to change app name
- Sync between devices
- Ability to paste information in notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lighthouse free?

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

### Is Calculator Lock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lighthouse or Calculator Lock?

Calculator Lock is rated higher. Lighthouse averages 4.5 out of 5 from 914 ratings, while Calculator Lock averages 4.6 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do Lighthouse or Calculator Lock have ads?

Calculator Lock shows ads; Lighthouse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lighthouse or Calculator Lock?

Lighthouse ships an update every 4 days, and Calculator Lock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lighthouse was updated on September 20, 2026 and Calculator Lock on September 23, 2026.

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