Comparison

Locknload vs Slice

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Locknload

Customize your phone's lock screen with custom launchers. Create shortcuts to any app or website using your own names and icons. Launch directly from your lock screen with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Custom app launchers
  • Web URL shortcuts
  • Customizable icons and names
  • Launch from lock screen
  • Supports custom app schemes
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Locknload is a simple & powerful tool to customize your lock screen. Create any launcher with your own URL, name and icon (symbol), and launch into any app that can be opened through a URL. The URLs can be either web URLs or custom app scheme URLs.

About

Slice

This app helps you eliminate digital distractions by allowing you to lock specific applications and set time limits. It's designed to boost productivity and protect your privacy by preventing unauthorized access to your apps.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Set app time limits
  • Customizable app restrictions
  • Enhance productivity
  • Protect app privacy
  • Create distraction-free environment
Features
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Slice is your digital sanctuary, offering a simple yet powerful way to eliminate distractions, lock apps, and protect your privacy while boosting productivity. Managing your time has never been easier or more secure. ► Stay Focused, Stay Secure Slice helps you lock apps that disrupt your focus. It’s the ultimate tool for anyone seeking to enhance productivity by reducing time spent on distracting apps like social media or games. When it's time to work, Slice ensures nothing stands between you and your goals. ► Simple Locking, Powerful Privacy With Slice, protecting your apps is effortless. You can lock any app with a tap, ensuring your personal and professional information stays private. No need to worry about unauthorized access—Slice has you covered. ► Customizable App Locking Set time limits or lock specific apps for chosen durations—whether it's for 5 minutes, 15 minutes, or an hour. Customize your app restrictions based on your schedule to maximize focus and minimize distractions. Unlock them when you need, all at your discretion. ► Eliminate Distractions Easily select apps you want to lock temporarily, creating a distraction-free environment that helps you stay on track. Whether you’re focusing on a project or trying to enjoy some downtime, Slice ensures your attention remains undisturbed. Privacy Policy: https://zentropi.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://zentropi.app/terms-and-conditions.html

Screenshots

Locknload4 screens
Slice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Slice at 100% against Locknload's 50%. Slice also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Locknload sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Slice sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Slice holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Locknload's written reviews are positive against 100% of Slice's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locknload ships an update weekly, Slice every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Locknload versus Slice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocknloadSlice
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (73 ratings)4.9 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings73 — better28
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB18 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperActowise LLCZentropi LLC

Customer experience

Locknload

All ratings73 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Slice

All ratings28 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Locknload

One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime$3.99
  • Pro Lifetime Reference$9.99
4 purchases

Slice

Subscriptions2
  • Slice Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Slice Yearly Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Slice Lifetime$59.99
  • Slice Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Locknload free?
Locknload is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slice free?
Slice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Locknload or Slice?
Slice is rated higher. Locknload averages 4.5 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Slice averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.
Do Locknload or Slice have ads?
Neither Locknload nor Slice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Locknload or Slice?
Locknload ships an update weekly, and Slice every 6 days. Most recently, Locknload was updated on September 6, 2026 and Slice on August 30, 2026.

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