Comparison

AppLock vs Scripta Memoria

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AppLock

Features
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AppLock keeps your apps private and your screen time in check — with a single tap. Whether you're a parent managing your child's device, or someone who wants to stay focused and protect personal apps, AppLock gives you full control with zero complexity. ◆ LOCK ANY APP Choose which apps to lock with Screen Time integration. Locked apps display a custom shield — no one gets in without your passcode or Face ID. ◆ SCENE MODES Create custom profiles like "Work", "Study", or "Kids" — each with its own set of locked apps. Switch modes instantly from the dashboard or Widget. ◆ QUICK UNLOCK VIA NOTIFICATION Unlock apps directly from the notification banner. No need to leave the locked app — just pull down, enter your passcode, and you're in. ◆ UNLOCK INSIGHTS Track your daily and weekly unlock patterns. See which apps you open most, compare trends over time, and understand your screen habits — all in a clean, visual dashboard. ◆ SECURITY CENTER View your protection status at a glance. Prevent locked apps from being deleted or new apps from being installed — ideal for parental control. ◆ FACE ID & TOUCH ID Unlock with biometrics for a seamless experience. Supports both Face ID and Touch ID. ◆ SCHEDULED LOCK PLANS Set time-based schedules to automatically lock and unlock app groups. Perfect for study hours, bedtime, or work focus. ◆ INTRUSION DETECTION Automatically captures a photo when someone enters the wrong passcode. Review intrusion logs with timestamps and app details. ● 100% Offline — All data stays on your device ● No account required — Works out of the box ● Minimal & clean design — Built with care AppLock is completely free with all features unlocked. No ads, no hidden paywalls.

About

Scripta Memoria

This app helps users memorize entire books of the Bible through guided practice modes and group synchronization. It offers various recall techniques and visual cues to deepen understanding and retention of scripture.

Highlights
  • Memorize passages, chapters, and entire books of the Bible
  • Multiple practice modes (first-letter, fill-in-the-blank, recall)
  • Small group practice with shared schedules
  • Gentle progress tracking
  • Over 100 visual cue icons
  • Works offline
  • Multiple Bible translations supported
Features
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Imagine knowing an entire book of the Bible by heart. Not just a handful of verses — a whole letter. A whole psalm. The full arc of a story, from opening line to closing benediction. The kind of knowing where the words come back to you in conversation, in prayer, in the quiet of an ordinary Tuesday. That's what Scripta Memoria is for. HOW IT WORKS Choose a book — or start with a single chapter. Work through it section by section using gentle, proven techniques: first-letter prompts, fill-in-the-blank, and full recall. Each day you go a little further. Each week the earlier passages settle deeper. You can practice on your own or with a group. Invite your small group, your family, your accountability partner — and move through the same scripture together, at the same pace. That's it. Simple by design. WHY WHOLE BOOKS When you memorize scripture in context, something shifts. You start to hear the writer's voice — the urgency in Paul's letters, the poetry in the Psalms, the slow unfolding of a narrative. Verses that once felt isolated begin to connect. Meaning deepens. The word becomes something you carry, not just something you recall. This is the ancient practice. Before there were printed Bibles, whole communities held entire books of scripture in their hearts. Scripta Memoria is a quiet, faithful tool for continuing that tradition. FEATURES · Memorize passages, chapters, and entire books of the Bible · Practice modes that meet you where you are — first-letter prompts, fill-in-the-blank, spoken recall, and full recitation · Small group practice — invite others and move through a book together on a shared schedule · Gentle progress tracking that shows how far you've come · Over 100 handcrafted icons connecting visual cues to scripture themes · Warm, distraction-free design — no ads, no clutter, no pressure · Multiple Bible translations supported · Works offline — practice anywhere, anytime WHO IT'S FOR Anyone who has ever thought, "I wish I really knew this book." Whether you're starting with Philippians or working your way through the Psalms, whether you practice alone in the morning or with your small group through the week — Scripta Memoria is here to help you get there. A WORD FROM US We built this app for the person who wants to carry God's word deeply — not just a verse here and there, but whole books, the way scripture was meant to be known. We believe you can do this. And we believe the journey is worth every word. Start with one chapter. See what takes root.

Screenshots

AppLock4 screens
Scripta Memoria4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Scripta Memoria at 3 against AppLock's 1. Scripta Memoria also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
AppLock versus Scripta Memoria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppLockScripta Memoria
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer伟 张BRADLEY MICHAEL MCAULEY

In-app purchases

None

AppLock

No in-app purchases

None

Scripta Memoria

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AppLock free?
AppLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scripta Memoria free?
Scripta Memoria is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AppLock or Scripta Memoria have ads?
Neither AppLock nor Scripta Memoria shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AppLock or Scripta Memoria?
AppLock ships an update every 5 weeks, and Scripta Memoria every 5 weeks. Most recently, AppLock was updated on September 19, 2026 and Scripta Memoria on October 5, 2026.

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