# AppLock vs Excuse Generator Machine

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Excuse Generator Machine at 100% against AppLock's 21%. Excuse Generator Machine also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). AppLock's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppLock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Excuse Generator Machine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Excuse Generator Machine 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of AppLock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Excuse Generator Machine's.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppLock | Excuse Generator Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-lock-and-guard-private/id6450743069/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excuse-generator-machine/id6784898980/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 264 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CEM SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664408786) | [Justin Cummins](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784898982) |

## 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


### Excuse Generator Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excuse-generator-machine/id6784898980)

Generate ready-to-copy excuses for various everyday situations, from work and school to social events. Choose from starter access with daily limits or upgrade to paid subscriptions for more generations and premium options.

**Highlights:** Generate excuses for work, school, and social events, Copy-ready excuse formats, Starter access with daily limits, Optional paid subscriptions for more access, Premium excuse options available, Restore purchases functionality

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppLock free?

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

### Is Excuse Generator Machine free?

Excuse Generator Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AppLock or Excuse Generator Machine?

Excuse Generator Machine is rated higher. AppLock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Excuse Generator Machine averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AppLock or Excuse Generator Machine have ads?

AppLock shows ads; Excuse Generator Machine 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.*