Padlock vs CalmCreator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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.
CalmCreator
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CalmCreator keeps all your creator admin in one place, from brand deals and deadlines to invoices and income. Log new deals, set reminders for due dates, calculate net earnings after management fees, monitor outstanding payments, log expenses, generate invoices and expense sheets. View tax year paid income and monthly income breakdowns to gain clearer visibility over performance, because creator revenue isnβt always linear. CalmCreator replaces scattered notes and spreadsheets with a focused, streamlined system built specifically for the creator economy. Built for creators, by a creator.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: CalmCreator at 3 against Padlock's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· 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, CalmCreator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Padlock | CalmCreator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Padlock Focus Technologies LTD | Anna Taggart |
In-app purchases
Padlock
No in-app purchases
CalmCreator
No in-app purchases









