# Pothos vs App Lock

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pothos | App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps-app-locker/id6467732552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Commander Velan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446831106) | [小玲 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651234772) |

## What reviewers say

### Pothos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pothoseditjigsawfilter/id6450891952)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Senior Week Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |


### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps-app-locker/id6467732552)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*