# Best Phone Security vs Lock Shield

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lock Shield at none against Best Phone Security's 1. Lock Shield also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Best Phone Security's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Best Phone Security sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lock Shield asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lock Shield holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Best Phone Security has 3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Best Phone Security | Lock Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-phone-security/id415230664/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-shield/id6771611371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 59 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [FRANCISO SANCHEZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895982652) |

## What reviewers say

### Best Phone Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-phone-security/id415230664)

This app triggers an alarm when your device is touched or moved, deterring unauthorized access. It offers a PIN code for unlocking and a security alarm to notify you of any tampering. Ideal for protecting your device in public or from prying eyes.

**Highlights:** PIN code unlock, Security alarm notification, Motion-triggered alarm, Deterrent against unauthorized access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock New Features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective security
- 🔒 Alerts user when phone is touched
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Helps catch intruders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm can be easily deactivated
- 🐛 Doesn't work when phone is locked
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm doesn't always trigger
- Doesn't work as expected when phone is locked
- Crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Take photo of intruder
- Send alert notifications
- Louder alarm
- Ability to lock app with passcode


### Lock Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-shield/id6771611371)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Best Phone Security free?

Best Phone Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lock Shield free?

Lock Shield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Best Phone Security or Lock Shield?

Lock Shield is rated higher. Best Phone Security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Lock Shield averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Best Phone Security or Lock Shield have ads?

Best Phone Security shows ads; Lock Shield does not.

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