Link to Windows vs LockRoot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Link to Windows
Seamlessly integrate your iPhone with your Windows PC. Access calls, messages, notifications, and contacts directly from your computer. Easily share files between devices for enhanced productivity.
- Make and receive calls
- Manage phone notifications
- Read and reply to text messages
- View phone contacts
- Share files between phone and PC
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You love your phone. So does your PC. Get instant access to everything you love on your phone, right from your PC. To get started, connect your iPhone with the Phone Link Feature on your Windows PC. Enjoy these Phone Link features on your PC: • Make and receive calls • Manage your phone's notifications • Read and reply to text messages • View your phone contacts • Share files between your phone and PC Phone Link for iOS requires iPhone running iOS 16 or higher, and a PC with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support running Windows 10 (with the May 2019 Update or later) or Windows 11. Not available for iPad (iPadOS) or MacOS. By installing this app, you agree to the Microsoft Terms of Use https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=246338 and Privacy Statement https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=248686
LockRoot
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Description: Lockroot is an offline password manager designed for people who want full control over their secrets. Your vault stays on your device. There is no account, no cloud sync, no tracking, no ads, and no telemetry. Features: - Local encrypted password vault - Argon2id master password key derivation - XChaCha20-Poly1305 authenticated encryption - Password generator - Encrypted export and import - Clipboard auto-clear - App lock when leaving the foreground - Privacy policy, terms, and security center inside the app Lockroot has no recovery backdoor. If you forget your master password, your vault cannot be recovered.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LockRoot at daily against Link to Windows's fortnightly. LockRoot also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Link to Windows's advantage is chart position (#17 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Link to Windows ships an update fortnightly, LockRoot daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Link to Windows | LockRoot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (17K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #17 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | M K S NIDEESH Srihass |
Bugs and requests
Link to Windows
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Bluetooth interference with other devices
- Inability to reconnect after device is out of range
Requested features
4 requests- Seamless call handling between phone and PC
- Full message history sync
- Support for media sharing
- Group messaging functionality
LockRoot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Link to Windows
No in-app purchases
LockRoot
No in-app purchases
