Comparison

Scanant vs AppLock

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

Head to head
About

Scanant

Features
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Scan document and convert it into pdf format. Add watermark or signature. Group documents by folder and create multi pages documents. Share documents in pdf format via email or social media Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

AppLock

Secure your phone by locking individual apps with a password or fingerprint. Protect sensitive data like photos, messages, and financial information from unauthorized access. Customize your lock screen with various background options.

Highlights
  • PIN code and pattern locks
  • Fingerprint unlock
  • Lock photos and images
  • Lock messages and contacts
  • Customizable lock screen backgrounds
  • Prevent unauthorized app access
Features
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AppLock uses two kinds of lock: model lock & fingerprint lock - This app can lock any app with a password or fingerprint, lock photos, lock images, lock messages... - AppLock can protect every application on your phone, especially social networks. - Prevent strangers from stealing your personal information such as photos, messages, and contacts. - Stop children from using their phones to access forbidden applications. - Avoid other people making transactions, transfer money to steal credit card transaction information App Lock supports two most common types of lock: PIN code and Pattern. Pincode is very beautiful and very easy to use. The pattern have high level of security You can unlock applications faster and more conveniently using fingerprints - You can alter your background for your lock screen with 3 options: + Use your device wallpaper. + Use basic colors, gradient colors, or custom colors at your disposal. + Use photos, and images from your collection.

Screenshots

Scanant4 screens
AppLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AppLock at none against Scanant's 1. AppLock also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months). Scanant's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Scanant sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. AppLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanant ships an update every 6 months, AppLock every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scanant versus AppLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanantAppLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.8 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—35 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB33 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRinat FarvazovSon Ngo Dinh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scanant

Subscriptions1
  • Standard Monthly$0.991 Month
None

AppLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scanant free?
Scanant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AppLock free?
AppLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scanant or AppLock have ads?
AppLock shows ads; Scanant does not.
Which is updated more often, Scanant or AppLock?
Scanant ships an update every 6 months, and AppLock every 3 days. Most recently, Scanant was updated on October 30, 2026 and AppLock on October 30, 2026.

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