# Calculator Lock vs Explora Connect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Explora Connect at none against Calculator Lock's 7. Explora Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown). Calculator Lock's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calculator Lock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Explora Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator Lock | Explora Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-lock-secure-vault/id6446200267/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 80 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Abrar Future Tech LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731480217) |

## 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


### Explora Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explora-connect/id6765794448)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator Lock free?

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

### Is Explora Connect free?

Explora Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Calculator Lock or Explora Connect have ads?

Calculator Lock shows ads; Explora Connect does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*