# AppLock vs Swift Clear

The clearest difference is rating: AppLock at 5.0 against Swift Clear's 4.3. AppLock also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). Swift Clear's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Swift Clear sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AppLock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swift Clear has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AppLock ships an update every 3 months, Swift Clear every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppLock | Swift Clear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-block-apps-and-website/id6477734558/reviews)** | [4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-clear-cache-cleaner/id6752243591/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jignesh Thakkar Huf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583179349) | [LSA LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583767608) |

## What reviewers say

### AppLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-block-apps-and-website/id6477734558)

Take control of your digital life by limiting screen time, locking apps, and blocking distracting websites. Enhance privacy and focus with customizable schedules and keyword-based website blocking.

**Highlights:** Reduce screen time with usage limits, Lock apps with password, pattern, or fingerprint, Block distracting websites, Block websites by keywords, Schedule app locks, Advanced privacy controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lock App & Website Unlimited | $24.99 | per year |


### Swift Clear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-clear-cache-cleaner/id6752243591)

Reclaim valuable storage space on your device by identifying and removing duplicate photos, large videos, and incomplete contacts. This app offers smart AI-powered cleaning to organize your gallery and free up space instantly, allowing you to store more memories.

**Highlights:** Delete duplicate and similar photos, Find and remove large videos, Compress videos, Merge duplicate contacts, Remove incomplete contacts, Organize photo gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage Cleaner Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Storage Cleaner Pro | $11.99 | per month |
| Storage Cleaner Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Storage Cleaner Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppLock free?

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

### Is Swift Clear free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AppLock or Swift Clear?

AppLock is rated higher. AppLock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Swift Clear averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.

### Do AppLock or Swift Clear have ads?

Neither AppLock nor Swift Clear shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppLock or Swift Clear?

AppLock ships an update every 3 months, and Swift Clear every 6 weeks. Most recently, AppLock was updated on October 11, 2026 and Swift Clear on October 20, 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.*