Padlock vs GPA Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Padlock
This app locks distracting applications on your iPhone by requiring a physical device to be tapped against your phone. Once locked, apps remain inaccessible until the physical device is tapped again to unlock them.
- Lock distracting apps
- Physical device integration
- App access control
- Phone distraction management
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Padlock will change the relationship you have with your phone. Tap it against your iPhone, stash the Padlock somewhere that's out of the way, and your distracting apps are locked up. If you need to unlock them, retrieve the padlock and tap it again. To use this app, a physical Padlock device is required.
GPA Events
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The GPA Payroll Summit 2026 will take place on March 5, 2026, at Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London, due to last year's high turnout. The GPA Payroll Summit aims to share crucial information to help Payroll and HR professionals run their UK, In-country or Global payroll departments more effectively. Our expert-led Summit will address the challenges employers may face in 2026 and beyond. Throughout the day, there will be opportunities to gain industry insights and participate in discussions. Download the app and get the most out of GPA Payroll Summit!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Padlock at every 2 weeks against GPA Events's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Padlock ships an update every 2 weeks, GPA Events every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Padlock | GPA Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Padlock Focus Technologies LTD | GPA Education Limited |
In-app purchases
Padlock
No in-app purchases
GPA Events
No in-app purchases
