# AppLock vs Clean Up：Clear Data & Cache

The clearest difference is monetization model: AppLock at free with in-app purchases against Clean Up：Clear Data & Cache's subscription. AppLock also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 11) and device support. Clean Up：Clear Data & Cache's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppLock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Clean Up：Clear Data & Cache sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clean Up：Clear Data & Cache holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppLock has 1.4K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppLock | Clean Up：Clear Data & Cache |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-lock-and-guard-private/id6450743069/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-upclear-data-and-cache/id6464403557/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 264 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | — |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CEM SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664408786) | [Yakiv Yeskizarov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633055717) |

## What reviewers say

### AppLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-lock-and-guard-private/id6450743069)

Secure your apps, photos, and notes with advanced locking mechanisms. Block distractions, customize themes, and catch intruders to protect your personal data and enhance productivity.

**Highlights:** Lock all apps, Distraction blocking, Scheduled blocking, Customizable themes, Intruder selfie, Private web browser, Hide photos, contacts, notes

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AppLock Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| AppLock Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lock Apps Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| AppLock - Lock Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| AppLock Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Sale Off | $29.99 | per year |
| App Lock Yearly  Discount | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Safe and secure
- 🔒 Private browsing and app locking
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to follow instructions
- 🐛 App doesn't work as expected
- 💰 Requires payment to unlock full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't lock all apps as promised
- App caused loss of contacts

**Requested features**

- Make the app free to use
- Improve instructions and user interface


### Clean Up：Clear Data & Cache

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-upclear-data-and-cache/id6464403557)

Optimize your device's performance and manage data efficiently. Identify and remove duplicate files, photos, and contacts. Organize your files with a powerful manager and compress videos to save space.

**Highlights:** Duplicate file identification and deletion, Duplicate contact merging, File manager, Photo gallery optimization, Video file compression, Custom widgets, Battery animation

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contact Cleaning Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Clean Up: Charging animation | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Mail Cleaner | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Clean Up：Clear Data & Cache | $14.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppLock free?

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

### Is Clean Up：Clear Data & Cache free?

Clean Up：Clear Data & Cache is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AppLock or Clean Up：Clear Data & Cache?

Clean Up：Clear Data & Cache is rated higher. AppLock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Clean Up：Clear Data & Cache averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

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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.*