Comparison

Pothos vs App Lock

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

Head to head
About

Pothos

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This is a picture editing, production, jigsaw and other applications, is a tool based on editing pictures Wallpaper creation, convenient desktop beautification creation tools. Three different production styles are available: round, half circle, mask, etc Classic portrait: Different shapes of the frame highlight the portrait and make your beautiful selfie the center. Extreme scenery: suitable for landscape pictures and complex patterns, making the lock screen more clear and simple. This is a download wallpaper, beautify the mobile desktop application, tens of millions of massive wallpaper to download and use! Subscription: we offers an auto-renewing subscription at a week to provide you with unlimited access to the VIP features. Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. Your subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NbMA90hBqSa4_RZkjIXXERakniIq0wrpBFhOpfOmx10/edit?usp=sharing Terms of services: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rurQNM4zouYt58JrOw7gcc_ZHXuG61QVqxsCYshNDZA/edit?usp=sharing emails us:pothosios@gmail.com

About

App Lock

This app offers robust privacy and protection features for your device. Secure your applications with password or face unlock, prevent unwanted installations and deletions, and block in-app purchases. Customize restriction modes for different activities to manage screen time effectively.

Highlights
  • Password protection for apps
  • Prevent app installation
  • Prevent app deletion
  • Block in-app purchases
  • Customizable restriction modes
  • Face unlock support
Features
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Regardless of whether you're willing or not, electronic devices have become indispensable tools for children amidst the pandemic. At-home parenting has become reliant on electronic products, as they serve as productivity enhancers, but that doesn't mean parents can completely let go. To address this, we've introduced a powerful application aimed at providing comprehensive app protection and privacy management features. This application includes the following features: Password Protection: Users can set password protection for restricted applications, ensuring only authorized users can access them. Prevent Installation: This feature prevents the installation of new applications from the app store, effectively controlling the number and type of applications on the device. Prevent Deletion: Prevents accidental deletion of applications, particularly those containing important data like chat records, ensuring data security. In-App Purchase Blocking: Blocks in-app payments to prevent users from incurring additional costs unintentionally. Multiple Mode Switching and App Restriction Grouping: Users can customize app restriction modes for different scenarios such as learning, socializing, and gaming, and can also add custom groups to control screen time more flexibly. Set Application Password: Users can set a separate password for this application to protect its settings and features from unauthorized access. Face Unlock: In addition to passwords, users can use face unlock to quickly unlock applications, enhancing convenience and security. Subscription Services: Payment: Payments are deducted through the user's iTunes account immediately upon purchase confirmation, offering various subscription modes for users to choose from. Renewal: Apple iTunes accounts will be charged 24 hours before expiration, with the subscription period extending by 1 cycle upon successful payment. Cancel Subscription Renewal: To cancel subscription renewal, manually disable auto-renewal in Settings/Apple ID at least 24 hours before the current subscription expires.

Screenshots

Pothos3 screens
App Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: App Lock at 2 against Pothos's —. Pothos's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Pothos sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and App Lock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pothos versus App Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPothosApp Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB53 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCommander Velan小玲 黄

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pothos

Subscriptions1
  • Senior Week Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
1 purchases

App Lock

Subscriptions1
  • Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Pothos free?
Pothos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Lock free?
App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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