AppLock vs Pulsar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AppLock
Secure your mobile device by locking apps to protect privacy and prevent unauthorized access. Manage screen time with customizable schedules and usage limits to improve focus and well-being. Offers advanced security features and parental controls.
- Direct app locking
- Scheduled app locking
- Countdown and quota usage limits
- Widget lock for home screen
- Face ID and password dual lock
- Prevent inappropriate app installs
- Anti-deletion protection
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Lock your apps to protect your privacy, manage your screen time, and control phone usage. Main Features: - Direct Lock: Select the apps you want to lock, lock them with one click, restrict access, and prevent data leaks. - Schedule Lock: Automatically lock specific apps based on your schedule, helping you focus on current tasks and improving work efficiency and quality of life. - Countdown Lock: Set a usage duration for apps, manage time effectively with a countdown feature. - Quota Lock: Set daily usage limits for apps to prevent overuse and maintain good life habits. - Widget Lock: Innovatively provide a widget lock feature to keep your home screen tidy and prevent accidental display of private information. - Face ID & Password Dual Lock: Combine biometric recognition and traditional passwords for higher-level security of your apps. - Prohibit Inappropriate App Installations: Prevent children from installing unsuitable apps, protecting them from harmful information. - Anti-Deletion Protection: Prevent important apps and data from being accidentally deleted. - Spending Control: Effectively prevent accidental in-app purchases and avoid unnecessary expenses. Download and experience a comprehensive solution for mobile privacy and control Information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription. Confirm subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Manage subscriptions: Users can manage or unsubscribe in iTunes & App Store account management in the phone system settings. Auto-renewal: Apple iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. To cancel the renewal, please turn off auto-renew manually at least 24-hours before the end of the period. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Free trial: Free trial (if any) will automatically renew the version at upon expiration. You can go to the Account Settings to cancel the renewal before the trial ends. The current free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to the premium version before the trial period ends. Terms of Service:https://limit.limitprivacy.site/terms-service Terms of Payment:https://limit.limitprivacy.site/terms-payment Privacy Policy:https://limit.limitprivacy.site/privacy-policy Apple Terms of Use (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact E-mail:support@limitprivacy.site
Pulsar
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Pulsar - Stay Focused is designed to help users work in structured focus sessions and build consistent productivity habits. With customizable timers, ambient sounds, and session tracking, Pulsar keeps you on task and helps you measure progress over time. Key Features Pomodoro Timer Work in timed focus blocks with short and long breaks — all fully adjustable to match your pace and workflow. Ambient Sounds Choose from rain, brown noise, lo-fi, ocean waves, and forest sounds to block distractions while you work. Session Streaks Track your daily focus streak and stay motivated to maintain momentum. Focus Stats Review your session history by day, week, month, or year to understand your productivity patterns. Home Screen Widgets Keep your timer visible from the home screen without opening the app. Pulsar - Stay Focused offers a weekly subscription with a 3-day free trial. A yearly plan is also available. Privacy Policy - https://sites.google.com/leadpixel-labs.com/pulsar-focused-privacy-policy Term of Use - https://sites.google.com/leadpixel-labs.com/pulsar-focused-terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pulsar at none against AppLock's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. AppLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Pulsar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | AppLock | Pulsar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (205 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 205 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 俊涛 刘 | LEADPIXEL LABS LLC |
In-app purchases
AppLock
- Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
- Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
Pulsar
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Yearly Plan$9.991 Year









