Padlock vs Skunkworks
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.
Skunkworks
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Access our in-house collaboration platform anytime, anywhere. Stay connected with your team and manage projects directly from your mobile device to ensure you stay informed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Skunkworks at 3 against Padlock's 1. Skunkworks also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Padlock | Skunkworks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Padlock Focus Technologies LTD | Million Labs Limited |
In-app purchases
Padlock
No in-app purchases
Skunkworks
No in-app purchases
