# Lockdown vs ScreenShield

The clearest difference is price: Lockdown at Free against ScreenShield's $0.99. ScreenShield's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Lockdown is free to download; ScreenShield costs $0.99 up front. Lockdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. ScreenShield asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lockdown | ScreenShield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenshield/id6747040428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samson Terer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782483976) | [Jimmy Louis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796691738) |

## What reviewers say

### Lockdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockdown-protect-your-secrets/id6738832752)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime offer | $0.99 | one-time |


### ScreenShield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenshield/id6747040428)

This app creates a visual illusion of system processes like software updates or disk cleanups to deter unwanted attention. It uses realistic progress bars and messages to create a distraction, with a hidden gesture to exit safely. Designed for privacy and entertainment.

**Highlights:** Simulated software updates and lockdowns, Realistic progress bars and system messages, Customizable durations and modes, Hidden exit gesture, Visual-only simulations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lockdown free?

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

### Is ScreenShield free?

ScreenShield costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Lockdown or ScreenShield have ads?

Neither Lockdown nor ScreenShield shows ads.

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