Bumpers vs LockMe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bumpers
This app helps parents manage their children's online content, offering fine-tuned control over videos, websites, and search results. It provides insights into online behavior and allows for secure sharing of approved content, fostering informed decisions and deeper connections.
- Fine-tune content control
- Approve/hide videos and websites
- Parent Score system for decisions
- Emotive Behavior Analysis
- Instant secure content sharing
- YouTube integration
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Do you find it difficult to balance the need to shield your kids from inappropriate content without stifling their curiosity and learning? Other parental control apps leave gaps, especially with popular platforms like YouTube that offer all or nothing access. The Bumpers app is the solution you've been waiting for. Equipping you for the real challenges of the online world. Designed for kids. By Parents. FINE TUNE CONTENT CONTROL Bumpers gives parents Fine-Tune Control over all content requests (search results, videos, websites) before they ever reach your kids’ devices. This feature allows parents to hide videos, websites, and even search results that you don’t want your kids to see, while giving them access to all of the content you approve. MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS Feel connected, reassured, and in charge of shaping your child's digital experience with knowledge from a community of like-minded parents. With our unique Parent Score system, you gain the insights for confident decision-making. UNDERSTAND AND CONNECT Bumpers gives you insights into how a child interacts with online content, equipping you to foster deeper relationships with your kids. By providing Emotive Behavior Analysis, the Bumpers app offers parents an in-depth view into their child's online behavior patterns, helping them better guide their child's online journey. INSTANT SECURE SHARING Now you can instantly share and approve your favorite videos, articles, or entire websites with your kids from your phone anywhere on the web, as well as apps like YouTube. Better tools. Informed choices. Finally enjoy the best of the internet without compromise. ———— Bumpers uses auto-renewing subscriptions. The subscription starts at $9.99 a month for up to 5 devices and 5 profiles. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless it is cancelled at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings. Cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Privacy Policy: https://www.bumpers.app/privacy Terms of use: https://www.bumpers.app/terms
LockMe
Control app usage on your device or for your children with time and location-based restrictions. Automate app blocking, minimize distractions, and protect sensitive information for a balanced digital life.
- Time-based app restrictions
- Location-based app blocking
- Automated app access control
- Minimize distractions
- Protect sensitive apps
- App grouping management
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Take charge of your apps usage or your child's digital world with LockMe. This cutting-edge app helps you to set precise time or location-based a Block restrictions on any apps on your iOS device. Ensure a privacy of your apps and balanced lifestyle and responsible device habits effortlessly for you or your children Amazing Benefits: - Restrict access to certain apps on your own device or your child device during specific hours or locations. - Automate the restriction or blocking of apps during specific time intervals. - Block access to your personal or sensitive apps with one click on specific times or location automatically - Minimize distractions during work hours by automatically Restrict access to social media or gaming apps, - Prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information on your device or your kids device. - Adjust your apps accessibility based on your location or time of the day, ensuring certain apps are restricted or locked in specific places. - Avoid constant disturbances apps notifications and temporarily disable there notifications automatically on specific time or location 1. Smart Time Controls: App lock lets you fine-tune apps access with custom time restrictions. Tailor usage limits for different apps during school hours, work time, home, study time, and bedtime. Encourage focused activities while preventing excessive screen time effortlessly. 2. Location-Based Management: Unlock the potential of location-based controls. Designate safe zones and customize app availability accordingly. Allow only the apps you choose to be active on a certain location of youre choice, 3. Apps Groups Management: With App Lock, Group apps into financial apps, social apps, education, games, entertainment, and more. Adjust access based on app types, ensuring a balanced blend of learning and leisure. The app offers Unlimited Access to all the features for auto renew Subscription: * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tysongillprivacypolicy Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/tysontermsofuse
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bumpers at 100% against LockMe's 47%. Bumpers also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). LockMe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (230 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Bumpers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and LockMe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bumpers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockMe has 230 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Bumpers's written reviews are positive against 47% of LockMe's.
Bumpers ships an update every 4 days, LockMe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bumpers | LockMe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.6 (230 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 47.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 230 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bumpers App, Inc. | Tyson Gill |
Customer experience
Bumpers
LockMe
Bugs and requests
Bumpers
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
LockMe
Reported bugs
6 issues- App does not lock apps
- App freezes during use
- App crashes when trying to turn on Face ID
- App is locked out after setting passcode
- App crashes when Face ID option is turned off
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- Face ID unlock not getting enabled
Requested features
2 requests- Option to reset PIN
- More free functionality
In-app purchases
Bumpers
- Up to 5 devices and profiles$9.991 Month
- Up to 10 profiles and devices$14.991 Month
LockMe
- App Lock Unlimited$7.997 Days
- LockMe Pro$7.997 Days
- App Lock Unlimited$9.991 Month
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- LockMe Pro$12.991 Month
- App Lock Unlimited$24.991 Year
- Lock Unlimited Apps3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- LockMe Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- App Lock Unlimited$79.99









