Comparison

LiveUp vs AppLocker

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

Head to head
About

LiveUp

This app transforms your iOS lock screen and Dynamic Island into a personalized heads-up display. Pin essential information like reminders, deadlines, countdowns, or trip details for quick, at-a-glance access without unlocking your device.

Highlights
  • Personalized HUD on Lock Screen
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Multiple activity types
  • Quick note functionality
  • Countdown timers
  • Trip details display
Features
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Notes and reminders that stay on your Lock Screen. LiveUp pins what you need to remember to your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island as a real Live Activity — not a wallpaper screenshot. Wake your phone and it's right there. Pin anything: * Quick notes: door code, parking spot, shopping list, today's one big thing * Reminders: meetings, bills, meds, pickups — with an alarm when it's time * Photos: a QR code, a ticket or any screenshot, cropped to just the part you need * Countdowns and trips: leave-now timers, flights and trains at a glance Works with Apple Reminders: * Pick reminders to put on your Lock Screen; changes keep syncing * Complete one in LiveUp and it's checked off in Reminders too Show up at the right time: * Schedule a card to appear on your Lock Screen when you need it, and come off when it's done * Repeat daily, weekly or on your own schedule Less typing: * Paste text or share a screenshot, and AI fills in the details * Add cards from Shortcuts and automations Free to start. Pro is $0.99/month or $5.99/year with a free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AppLocker

Enhance your privacy and manage screen time by restricting app usage. Secure personal information, implement parental controls, and prevent unauthorized app installations or deletions. Unlock apps with Face ID for added security.

Highlights
  • App usage restriction
  • Screen time management
  • Face ID app unlock
  • Disable app installation
  • Disable in-app purchases
  • Prevent app deletion
Features
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AppLocker is a personal privacy and screen time management app. It can restrict any app and allow you to limit app usage and unlock apps using Face ID. Features: Privacy Protection: Restrict the usage of any app to ensure personal information security. Parental Control: Support controlling screen time and properly manage children's phone usage. Security Protection: Support Face ID to restrict and unlock apps. Disable App Install and In-App Purchases: Prevent children from downloading apps and disable in-app purchases to avoid unnecessary charges. Disable App Removal: Prevent apps from being deleted to effectively protect important data.

Screenshots

LiveUp4 screens
AppLocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: AppLocker at free against LiveUp's freemium. AppLocker also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. LiveUp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and AppLocker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AppLocker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of LiveUp's written reviews are positive against 100% of AppLocker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveUp ships an update fortnightly, AppLocker every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LiveUp versus AppLocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveUpAppLocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better11
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer朝胜 邓香兰 张

Customer experience

LiveUp

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

AppLocker

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LiveUp

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99
1 purchases

AppLocker

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$14.99

Questions

Is LiveUp free?
LiveUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AppLocker free?
AppLocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LiveUp or AppLocker?
AppLocker is rated higher. LiveUp averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while AppLocker averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do LiveUp or AppLocker have ads?
Neither LiveUp nor AppLocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveUp or AppLocker?
LiveUp ships an update fortnightly, and AppLocker every 3 days. Most recently, LiveUp was updated on October 24, 2026 and AppLocker on October 24, 2026.

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