# Uplock vs Screenable

The clearest difference is ads: Uplock at none against Screenable's shown. Uplock also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and ratings volume (121 vs 37). Screenable's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.4). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Uplock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Screenable sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Uplock against 4.9 for Screenable. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 121 and 37 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Uplock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Screenable's.

Uplock ships an update every 2 weeks, Screenable fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Uplock | Screenable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uplock/id6469049274/reviews) | **[4.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenable-better-screen-time/id6477620270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foyer Objet Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611012799) | [SCREENABLE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629758424) |

## What reviewers say

### Uplock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uplock/id6469049274)

Securely store and organize sensitive documents, cards, and IDs across your Apple devices. Your data syncs via iCloud and is end-to-end encrypted, with no third-party servers involved. Features include shared groups, auto-fill, expiration reminders, and attachments.

**Highlights:** Secure document storage, Card and ID organization, iCloud syncing, End-to-end encryption, Shared groups, AutoFill and Safari extension, Expiration reminders

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Uplock+ (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Uplock+ Family (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Uplock+ (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Uplock+ Family (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Uplock+ Individual (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Uplock+ Family (Lifetime) | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent product fills the gap
- 🔒 Secure and Simple Data Locker
- 👍 Totally worth it
- 👍 A perfect compliment to Apple Passwords
- 👍 Feels very safe

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unstable, missing functionality, not sure if trustworthy
- ⚠️ White print on light blue impossible to read
- ⚠️ No reason for this to be a subscription
- ⚠️ Lack of functionality is baffling
- ⚠️ Crashes on Intel Macs

**Reported bugs**

- Name change issue (searchable only under old name)
- Help menu not working
- Editing issues (cursor jumping, slow typing)
- Import issues
- Crashes on Intel Macs

**Requested features**

- More categories needed
- Autofill
- Other languages (German, French, Spanish etc.)
- Windows App
- Shared groups


### Screenable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenable-better-screen-time/id6477620270)

This app offers modern parental controls to make any iPhone or iPad suitable for children. It features customizable modes like 'Dumb Phone' and 'Screen Trainer' to manage device usage and promote self-control, with guided setup and remote management.

**Highlights:** Dumb Phone mode, Screen Trainer mode, One-tap focus features, Guided setup, Remote settings updates, Transforms existing devices

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screenable Plus - Launch Promo | $4.99 | per month |
| Screenable Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| Screenable Plus - Launch Promo | $47.90 | per year |
| Screenable Plus | $54.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Transforms old iPhones into kid-friendly devices
- 👍 Easy setup and customization for parents
- 🚀 Effectively manages and monitors kids' screen time
- 👍 Encourages responsible digital habits in children
- 👍 Provides a safe and controlled smartphone experience for kids


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Uplock free?

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

### Is Screenable free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Uplock or Screenable?

Screenable is rated higher. Uplock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Screenable averages 4.9 from 37 ratings.

### Do Uplock or Screenable have ads?

Screenable shows ads; Uplock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Uplock or Screenable?

Uplock ships an update every 2 weeks, and Screenable fortnightly. Most recently, Uplock was updated on October 14, 2026 and Screenable on September 30, 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.*