# ID Lock vs Magic Locker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Magic Locker at free with in-app purchases against ID Lock's subscription. Magic Locker also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). ID Lock's advantage is ratings volume (791 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ID Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Magic Locker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Locker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ID Lock has 791 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of ID Lock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Magic Locker's.

ID Lock ships an update every 3 weeks, Magic Locker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ID Lock | Magic Locker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (791 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id-lock-secure-data-manager/id285835523/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-locker-screen-master/id1670810245/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **791** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 143 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Software Ops LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/332253818) | [彩群 雷](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606180562) |

## What reviewers say

### ID Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id-lock-secure-data-manager/id285835523)

Securely store and manage your passwords, credit card numbers, and other sensitive information. Enjoy fast setup, advanced encryption, and seamless syncing across all your devices. Try it risk-free with a 30-day free trial of premium features.

**Highlights:** Password storage, Credit card management, Bank account information, 256-bit AES encryption, Keychain security, Cross-device syncing, Secure cloud backup, User-friendly interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure storage of sensitive information
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Convenient access to important data
- 💡 Useful templates for various personal details

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues after updates
- 🔒 Concerns about data security and privacy
- 💰 Frustration over paid subscription model
- 🤔 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Password not recognized after updates
- Inability to add new entries after subscription change
- Backup and restore functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to import/export data
- More templates for international users
- Syncing across multiple devices
- Customizable categories and fields


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ID Lock free?

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

### Is Magic Locker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ID Lock or Magic Locker?

Magic Locker is rated higher. ID Lock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 791 ratings, while Magic Locker averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do ID Lock or Magic Locker have ads?

Neither ID Lock nor Magic Locker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ID Lock or Magic Locker?

ID Lock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Magic Locker every 2 weeks. Most recently, ID Lock was updated on October 13, 2026 and Magic Locker on October 1, 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.*