# Black Box vs iSetting

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Black Box at none against iSetting's 5. iSetting's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 67%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iSetting sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month. Black Box asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Black Box against 4.8 for iSetting. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 81 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Black Box's written reviews are positive against 92% of iSetting's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Box | iSetting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-box-lock-restrict-apps/id6547836962/reviews) | **[4.8 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isetting-lock-app-and-hide-app/id6689512927/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **81** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俊涛 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702439770) | [巨 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551465301) |

## What reviewers say

### Black Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-box-lock-restrict-apps/id6547836962)

Secure your phone by locking and restricting access to sensitive applications. Protect your private data with advanced password protection and prevent unauthorized app usage or in-app purchases. Enjoy comprehensive digital privacy with an easy-to-use interface.

**Highlights:** App locking with password protection, App disappearance for hidden access, App usage restrictions, Secure privacy with advanced passwords, Payment locking for in-app purchases, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### iSetting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isetting-lock-app-and-hide-app/id6689512927)

Manage device usage and protect privacy with app locking, hiding, and geofencing features. Control app installations, in-app purchases, and website access. Offers a disguised interface for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Lock and hide specific apps, Geofencing for automatic app control, Time-based app locking, Restrict app installation and purchases, Block specific websites, Disguised calculator interface, Cross-device data sync

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.69 | per month |
| Yearly | $1.49 | per year |
| Lifetime(Progress) | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Discount | $2.49 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Black Box free?

Black Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iSetting free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Black Box or iSetting?

iSetting is rated higher. Black Box averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while iSetting averages 4.8 from 81 ratings.

### Do Black Box or iSetting have ads?

Neither Black Box nor iSetting shows ads.

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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.*