# LockMe vs Vitalain

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vitalain at none against LockMe's 8. Vitalain also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). LockMe's advantage is ratings volume (230 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LockMe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Vitalain asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vitalain holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockMe has 230 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LockMe ships an update every 3 weeks, Vitalain every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockMe | Vitalain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockme-applock-for-lock-apps/id6460862187/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vitalain/id6757622429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **230** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 49 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tyson Gill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683191398) | [Khalis Khalil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832685835) |

## What reviewers say

### LockMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockme-applock-for-lock-apps/id6460862187)

Control app usage on your device or for your children with time and location-based restrictions. Automate app blocking, minimize distractions, and protect sensitive information for a balanced digital life.

**Highlights:** Time-based app restrictions, Location-based app blocking, Automated app access control, Minimize distractions, Protect sensitive apps, App grouping management

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock Unlimited | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| LockMe Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| LockMe Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| App Lock Unlimited | $24.99 | per year |
| Lock Unlimited Apps | $49.99 | per year |
| LockMe Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| App Lock Unlimited | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for protecting kids
- 👍 Useful for restricting apps
- 👍 Helps with homework focus
- 👍 Good for safeguarding children
- 👍 App ran smoothly (one instance)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes frequently
- 🐛 App does not lock apps
- 🐛 Cannot access app after forgetting PIN
- 🐛 App requires premium for full functionality
- 🐛 Misleading promo for free lifetime premium

**Reported bugs**

- App does not lock apps
- App freezes during use
- App crashes when trying to turn on Face ID
- App is locked out after setting passcode
- App crashes when Face ID option is turned off

**Requested features**

- Option to reset PIN
- More free functionality


### Vitalain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vitalain/id6757622429)

This professional app helps businesses manage sales agents, products, and daily transactions securely. It offers features like secure login, product and transaction tracking, and real-time notifications for sales agents.

**Highlights:** Secure login, Product and inventory management, Sales and transaction tracking, User and agent management, Real-time notifications, Easy-to-use interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LockMe free?

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

### Is Vitalain free?

Vitalain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LockMe or Vitalain?

Vitalain is rated higher. LockMe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while Vitalain averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LockMe or Vitalain have ads?

Neither LockMe nor Vitalain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LockMe or Vitalain?

LockMe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vitalain every 4 weeks. Most recently, LockMe was updated on November 7, 2026 and Vitalain on October 31, 2026.

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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.*