# Calculator Lock vs App Lock, Blocker & Controller

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Calculator Lock at 6.1K against App Lock, Blocker & Controller's 238. Calculator Lock also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 60%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calculator Lock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and App Lock, Blocker & Controller sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Calculator Lock against 4.7 for App Lock, Blocker & Controller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Lock has 6.1K ratings behind it against 238, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Calculator Lock's written reviews are positive against 60% of App Lock, Blocker & Controller's.

Calculator Lock ships an update every 2 weeks, App Lock, Blocker & Controller every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator Lock | App Lock, Blocker & Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-lock-secure-vault/id6446200267/reviews) | **[4.7 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-blocker-and-controller/id6449447044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 238 |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [UPLOSS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615343138) |

## What reviewers say

### Calculator Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-lock-secure-vault/id6446200267)

Securely hide your private photos, videos, contacts, and passwords behind a disguised calculator interface. Protect your sensitive files with a secret vault and access them only through the app's unique interface. Features include intruder selfies and cloud backups.

**Highlights:** Photo hiding, Video hiding, Contact hiding, Password manager, Disguise mode, Intruder selfie, Cloud backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calculator Lock Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Hide Photos & Videos | $4.99 | per month |
| Calculator Lock Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Calculator Lock (Remove Ads) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Calculator Lock Pro (Discount) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Calculator Lock Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Hidden app
- 👍 Good features
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Secure vault for photos, videos, and passwords

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy (doesn't save downloaded videos, can't paste in notes)
- 🔍 App name not very discreet
- 💸 Too much advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't save downloaded videos to gallery
- Can't paste information in notes
- Intruder selfie feature not working
- App icon change not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to change app name
- Sync between devices
- Ability to paste information in notes


### App Lock, Blocker & Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-blocker-and-controller/id6449447044)

This app provides comprehensive control over your iPhone's apps and privacy. It offers advanced locking mechanisms, time restrictions, and prevents unauthorized uninstalls. Securely manage accounts and passwords, and prevent unwanted in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** App locking mechanisms, Time restrictions, Password/fingerprint authentication, App uninstall prevention, Secure account and password management, In-app purchase prevention

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 001.intro.free.3.week.4.99 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 003.common.week.4.99 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| app locker pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 003.intro.free.3.week.5.99 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 003.intro.week.5.99 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| app locker pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| app locker pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| pro common month 001 | $9.99 | per month |
| applocker pro | $19.99 | per year |
| app locker pro | $24.99 | per year |
| premium version year trial 001 | $39.99 | per year |
| pro common trial year 001 | $39.99 | per year |
| 002.common.year.39.99 | $39.99 | per year |
| 003.intro.free.3.year.39.99 | $39.99 | per year |
| 003.common.year.39.99 | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator Lock free?

Calculator Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is App Lock, Blocker & Controller free?

App Lock, Blocker & Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Calculator Lock or App Lock, Blocker & Controller?

App Lock, Blocker & Controller is rated higher. Calculator Lock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while App Lock, Blocker & Controller averages 4.7 from 238 ratings.

### Do Calculator Lock or App Lock, Blocker & Controller have ads?

Both Calculator Lock and App Lock, Blocker & Controller show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator Lock or App Lock, Blocker & Controller?

Calculator Lock ships an update every 2 weeks, and App Lock, Blocker & Controller every 8 days. Most recently, Calculator Lock was updated on September 27, 2026 and App Lock, Blocker & Controller on August 10, 2026.

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