# Magic Locker vs Playtime Shield

The clearest difference is price: Magic Locker at Free against Playtime Shield's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Magic Locker is free to download; Playtime Shield costs $1.99 up front. Magic Locker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Playtime Shield sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Locker | Playtime Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-locker-screen-master/id1670810245/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [彩群 雷](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606180562) | [Playtime Powerup LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712824324) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Locker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-locker-screen-master/id1670810245)

This app helps you control your screen time by locking access to other applications. It's useful for protecting privacy, reducing distractions, and managing children's phone usage. Features include blocking apps by time, adding app locks, and parental controls.

**Highlights:** Block apps by time, Add app locks for privacy, Parental controls for app usage, Track application usage records, Avatar secret for private space, Customizable app groups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| magic locker weekly plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Magic Locker Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Magic Locker Yearly Plan | $1.99 | per year |
| Magic Locker lifetime purchase | $2.99 | one-time |
| lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


### Playtime Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playtime-shield/id6471345457)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiple Custom Profiles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time-Restricted App Usage | $0.99 | one-time |
| Family-Wide Multiple Profiles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Family-Wide Timed Apps Usage | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Locker free?

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

### Is Playtime Shield free?

Playtime Shield costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Magic Locker or Playtime Shield have ads?

Neither Magic Locker nor Playtime Shield shows ads.

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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.*