Comparison

LockMan vs HiFiRouter

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

Head to head
About

LockMan

This utility app allows users to display custom data directly on their lock screen via widgets. It supports fetching data from specified URLs and refreshing it at regular intervals, with current support for JSON formatted responses.

Highlights
  • Custom URL support
  • GET request for data retrieval
  • Lock screen widget display
  • Automatic data refresh
  • JSON data format support
Features
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LockMan LockMan is a powerful open lock screen widget that allows you to customize URLs and display relevant data directly on the lock screen. With simple settings, you can refresh your data regularly to ensure you're always displaying the latest information. main feature: 1. Custom URL: Enter and save the data source URL you are interested in. 2. GET request: Initiate a GET request through the saved URL to obtain data. 3. Lock screen display: The response data is displayed directly on the lock screen widget for quick viewing. 4. Data refresh: Set a timer to automatically refresh data at specified intervals. 5. JSON format support: Currently, only response data in JSON format is supported. This simple yet powerful lock screen widget lets you customize and display data relevant to the information you care about, making it easy to see the latest content without having to unlock your device.

About

HiFiRouter

Features
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HiFi Router 是为 HiFi Router 系列路由器量身打造的专业管理工具,让你在 iPhone 上轻松掌控家庭网络与路由器配置,告别电脑端复杂操作。 核心功能 系统状态概览:实时查看联网状态、LAN 信息、2.4G/5G WiFi 运行情况,一目了然。 设备管理:查看当前连接的所有终端设备,包含设备名称、IP 地址与 MAC 地址,轻松识别与管理家庭设备。 网络配置:便捷进行上网设置、局域网配置、WiFi 参数调整(信道、名称等),满足个性化网络需求。 高级服务管理:支持 NAS 服务、串流服务等高级功能配置,适配发烧友与专业用户需求。 多语言支持:内置国际化界面,满足不同地区用户使用习惯。 适用场景 家庭用户:随时查看家里有哪些设备在线,优化 WiFi 信号,保障网络安全。 技术爱好者:快速配置路由器高级功能,管理 NAS 与串流服务,打造专属家庭网络。 办公场景:小型办公网络设备管理,简化网络维护流程。 立即下载 HiFi Router,让你的路由器管理更高效、更智能,享受流畅稳定的网络体验!

Screenshots

LockMan4 screens
HiFiRouter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HiFiRouter at none against LockMan's 2. HiFiRouter also leads on device support (3 vs 1). LockMan's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. LockMan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. HiFiRouter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockMan ships an update every 4 days, HiFiRouter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
LockMan versus HiFiRouter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockManHiFiRouter
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer浩东 邱Shenzhen Yuemei Technology Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LockMan

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$0.491 Month
  • Annual subscription$3.991 Year
None

HiFiRouter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LockMan free?
LockMan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HiFiRouter free?
HiFiRouter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LockMan or HiFiRouter have ads?
Neither LockMan nor HiFiRouter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LockMan or HiFiRouter?
LockMan ships an update every 4 days, and HiFiRouter every 2 months. Most recently, LockMan was updated on November 3, 2026 and HiFiRouter on November 13, 2026.

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