Goldy vs AppLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Goldy
Browse the internet privately with a single click. Instantly remove your web history, cookies, and local storage when you're finished, ensuring your online activity remains hidden from others who use your device. Keep your regular browsing history separate and intact.
- One-click private browsing
- Instant history deletion
- Cookie removal
- Local web storage clearing
- Maintains Safari history
- Ad-free experience
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Goldy brings you private web browsing with a single click. They say that goldfish have no memory, and Goldy is no exception! Goldy lets you use the internet in private. Visit any sites you want, and whenever you're done surfing, just hit the home button. Your web history, cookies, and local web storage are instantly removed, so no one else who picks up your device can see what you've been doing. At the same time, your Safari web history and cookies remain intact. Anyone who shares their iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad with other people can benefit from Goldy. You can use Goldy to: - shop for presents online without ruining the surprise - use your employer-provided device to look for jobs or other "not safe for work" material without alerting your employer - access your bank or other accounts without leaving any trace of where you've been logging in. ... AND MORE! Goldy is free software, contains no third-party advertisements, and doesn't use any analytics or other tracking tools to see how you're using it.
AppLock
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This is a smart focus and digital wellbeing app that helps you cut distractions and stay in flow. With flexible time-based rules, you can automatically limit access to distracting apps during work, study or sleep. ◆ Focus Control • Manual Mode – Quickly enable or disable focus rules for selected app groups with a single tap. Perfect for on-demand focus sessions. • Time Mode – Schedule focus sessions (e.g., 09:00–12:00 on weekdays) and let the app automatically restrict distracting apps at those times. Rules run in the background even when the app is closed. • Schedule-based Restrictions – Set specific time windows when apps are automatically locked. Ideal for work hours, study sessions, or sleep time. • Daily Usage Limits – Set daily time limits for app groups. Once the limit is reached, apps are automatically restricted for the rest of the day. ◆ SafeBox – Private Storage • Encrypted Photo & Video Albums – Safely store your private photos and videos in encrypted albums. Create custom albums and organize your memories with complete privacy protection. • Private Contacts – Keep important contacts secure and separate from your regular address book. Import contacts and manage them privately. • Local Encryption – All SafeBox data is encrypted and stored locally on your device. No data is uploaded to servers. ◆ System Control Tools • Block App Deletion – Prevent apps from being deleted from your device. • Block App Installation – Control which apps can be installed on your device. • Block Payments – Require password authentication for all App Store purchases and block in-app purchases. • Block Account Changes – Lock account settings to prevent unauthorized modifications. • Block Date & Time Changes – Prevent tampering with device date and time settings. • Game Center Controls – Block multiplayer gaming and prevent adding Game Center friends. • Content Filtering – Block explicit content and set age rating restrictions for App Store downloads. • Siri Control – Disable Siri access when needed. ◆ Intruder Detection • Auto-capture photos when incorrect password is entered, helping you monitor unauthorized access attempts. ◆ How it works This app uses Apple's Screen Time / Family Controls framework: • You pick the apps or categories you want to manage with FamilyActivityPicker. • The app applies Screen Time restrictions through the official ManagedSettings APIs. • A Device Activity extension allows time-based rules to run even when the main app is closed. All changes are fully under your control: you can edit, pause or delete any rule at any time. ◆ Privacy • No user data is uploaded to servers. • No third-party analytics, ads or tracking SDKs. • All configuration data (groups, schedules, preferences, SafeBox content) is stored locally on your device with encryption. This app is designed purely to help you build better focus habits, reduce time-wasting app usage and improve your digital wellbeing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AppLock at fortnightly against Goldy's every 44 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Goldy ships an update every 44 months, AppLock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Goldy | AppLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 44 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rebisoft, Inc | 少秋 陈 |
In-app purchases
Goldy
No in-app purchases
AppLock
No in-app purchases









