# LockOn vs ShieldGen

The clearest difference is monetization model: LockOn at free with in-app purchases against ShieldGen's subscription. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LockOn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and ShieldGen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LockOn holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 264 and 348 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of LockOn's written reviews are positive against 85% of ShieldGen's.

LockOn ships an update every 2 days, ShieldGen daily. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockOn | ShieldGen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockon-secret-folder/id6448679627/reviews)** | [4.3 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shieldgen/id6475003127/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 264 | **348** |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 84.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 34 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Omelyan Didyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686716302) | [CREDIT CENTRE AML LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723023346) |

## What reviewers say

### LockOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockon-secret-folder/id6448679627)

Securely store and organize sensitive files like photos, notes, and passwords directly on your device. Protect your data with advanced encryption and password protection, including biometric authentication. Keep your information private and accessible only to you.

**Highlights:** Securely store photos, notes, contacts, and passwords, Create and organize separate folders for data, Local storage, no internet uploads, Advanced encryption technologies, Password protection for each folder, Biometric authentication (Touch ID/Face ID)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| lockon weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| lockon three months | $34.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Excellent data protection
- 🔒 Advanced encryption and biometric authentication
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 👍 Easy to organize photos and notes
- 🔒 No cloud storage, data stays local

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💡 Wish for password recovery feature
- 💡 Wish for more customization options
- 🐛 Setup can be tedious initially
- 🐛 Could benefit from cloud backup options for recovery
- 🐛 Need to select contacts and photos one by one

**Reported bugs**

- App was free then charged for unknown subscribers

**Requested features**

- Password recovery feature
- More customization options
- Cloud backup options for easy recovery
- Ability to select contacts and photos all at once


### ShieldGen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shieldgen/id6475003127)

This app offers a comprehensive digital security solution, acting as a guardian for your online life. It helps you manage passwords, generate strong passcodes, and block intrusive ads and trackers for a safer browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Ad blocker, Password vault, Password generator, Secure login storage, Tracker blocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple online security
- 🚀 Smooth browsing experience
- 🔒 Seamless password vault
- 🔒 Top-notch encryption
- 🔒 Sensitive information feels secure

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too expensive
- 💸 $10 a week pricing
- 😠 Pay before use
- 😡 Scam accusation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LockOn free?

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

### Is ShieldGen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LockOn or ShieldGen?

LockOn is rated higher. LockOn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 264 ratings, while ShieldGen averages 4.3 from 348 ratings.

### Do LockOn or ShieldGen have ads?

Neither LockOn nor ShieldGen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LockOn or ShieldGen?

LockOn ships an update every 2 days, and ShieldGen daily. Most recently, LockOn was updated on October 14, 2026 and ShieldGen on October 14, 2026.

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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.*