Comparison

App Lock vs Pointcalc | Point Table Maker

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

Head to head
About

App Lock

Secure your sensitive applications and personal data with this privacy tool. Easily lock any app to prevent unauthorized access and keep your information out of sight from prying eyes. Enjoy enhanced device security and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Lock any application
  • Hide sensitive apps
  • Block websites
  • Intuitive interface
  • Prevent unauthorized access
  • Enhance device privacy
Features
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App Lock is a privacy app designed to help keep your sensitive apps private and secure on your device. With App Lock, you can easily block any app you want, ensuring that you remain private and out of sight from prying eyes. The app features an intuitive and user-friendly interface that allows you to quickly and easily select the apps you want to lock. Once an app has been locked, nobody will be able to access your private data. App Lock is the perfect solution for anyone looking to ensure more privacy and security on your device. * In order to use App Lock you need to purchase the Lilucat Pro which is an annual service that costs 29.99$. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and auto-renews at the same price unless disabled in iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription can be managed in your iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Links Terms of Service: https://applock.lilucat.com/legal/terms Privacy: https://applock.lilucat.com/legal/privacy

About

Pointcalc | Point Table Maker

Easily create and manage custom point tables for events. Generate daily tables, manage participants, and design team posters or certificates. Offers free and premium design options to suit your needs.

Highlights
  • Generate and publish daily point tables
  • Create warheads and top fraggers
  • Manage slot lists
  • Design team posters and certificates
  • Utilize free and premium design templates
  • Build with custom point systems
Features
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PointCalc makes it easy to create and manage point tables for your events — no extra apps or editing tools required. Key Features: • Generate and publish daily point tables effortlessly • Make warheads and top fraggers • Manage slot lists with ease • Make team posters and certificates • Access free designs, premium templates, or use your own themes • Build with your custom point system PointCalc helps you handle all your POINTCALCulations in one convenient place. Whether you’re organizing a tournament or sharing results, everything you need is right here! By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

App Lock4 screens
Pointcalc | Point Table Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pointcalc | Point Table Maker at free with in-app purchases against App Lock's subscription. Pointcalc | Point Table Maker also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). App Lock's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. App Lock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pointcalc | Point Table Maker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

App Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 5.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Lock ships an update fortnightly, Pointcalc | Point Table Maker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
App Lock versus Pointcalc | Point Table Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp LockPointcalc | Point Table Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.2K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.2K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLilucatAmal Manoj

Customer experience

App Lock

All ratings5,174 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative36.8%

Pointcalc | Point Table Maker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

App Lock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Buttons at the bottom of the screen are inaccessible on some devices
  • Prompts are not legible with larger font settings
  • Locked apps can still be accessed by restarting the phone

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow concealing the app locker
  • Add scheduling/time-based locking
  • Provide separate unlock code from phone passcode
  • Improve usability when Dynamic Island is in use

Pointcalc | Point Table Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

App Lock

Subscriptions5
  • App Lock$4.991 Month
  • App Lock3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • App Lock2 variants$9.991 Month
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  • App Lock$14.991 Year
  • App Locker for iPhone$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • App Lock$59.99
12 purchases

Pointcalc | Point Table Maker

Subscriptions8
  • Premium Weekly$0.897 Days
  • Pointcalc Ai Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pointcalc Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Pointcal Ai Montly$3.991 Month
  • Premium for 3 months$5.793 Months
  • Pointcalc Ai Quarterly$11.993 Months
  • Premium for 1 year$19.991 Year
  • Pointcalc Ai Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • 10 Credit$0.49
  • 20 Credit$0.99
  • 30 Credit$1.49
Show 1 more
  • Custom Theme$1.99

Questions

Is App Lock free?
App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pointcalc | Point Table Maker free?
Pointcalc | Point Table Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, App Lock or Pointcalc | Point Table Maker?
App Lock is rated higher. App Lock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Pointcalc | Point Table Maker averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do App Lock or Pointcalc | Point Table Maker have ads?
Both App Lock and Pointcalc | Point Table Maker show ads.
Which is updated more often, App Lock or Pointcalc | Point Table Maker?
App Lock ships an update fortnightly, and Pointcalc | Point Table Maker every 4 days. Most recently, App Lock was updated on September 28, 2026 and Pointcalc | Point Table Maker on September 17, 2026.

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