Comparison

Extender vs SlideToLock

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

Head to head
About

Extender

Features
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Expand your workspace with your iPhone or iPad! This app wirelessly turns your device into a seamless second display for your Mac — perfect for multitasking, organizing windows, and boosting productivity. Smooth wireless connection Works over local Wi-Fi network 100% privacy — no data collected or stored By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Terms of Use, which can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SlideToLock

Instantly secure your Macs from your iPhone with a simple swipe. Monitor your Mac's status and even unlock it remotely with an experimental feature. Manage multiple Macs securely using your iCloud account.

Highlights
  • Remote Mac locking
  • Activity monitoring (heartbeat)
  • Experimental unlock feature
  • Manage multiple Macs
  • Secure iCloud integration
  • Zero setup required
Features
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SlideToLock – Lock your Mac remotely, with a single slide. SlideToLock is the perfect app to instantly secure your Macs, wherever you are. With a simple interaction from your iPhone, you can remotely lock one or multiple Macs in a single gesture. It's fast, fluid, and perfectly integrated into the Apple ecosystem. Effortless Remote Locking No more typing passwords or rushing to your computer. Just a swipe from the app, and your Mac locks automatically. Activity Monitoring (Heartbeat): Keep an eye on your Mac's status. The app communicates with your machine to let you know if it is currently running, or how long it has been powered off. Perfect for giving yourself peace of mind that everything is turned off at the office or at home. Unlock Feature (Experimental Mode): Slide to unlock... literally! Take control by unlocking your Mac remotely. This feature navigates through the strict security layers of macOS and is offered as an experimental access. Manage Multiple Macs Working with several computers? SlideToLock lets you add and manage all of them from one unified interface. Zero Setup, 100% Security No account creation, no passwords to remember. The app uses your iCloud account to communicate with your Macs securely and privately. Ultra-Responsive, Ultra-Apple Designed to work seamlessly and natively with macOS and iOS, SlideToLock naturally fits into your Apple routine.

Screenshots

Extender3 screens
SlideToLock2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Extender at every 2 days against SlideToLock's weekly. Extender also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Extender sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and SlideToLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Extender ships an update every 2 days, SlideToLock weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Extender versus SlideToLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExtenderSlideToLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerygal bramiContinuum (France)

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Extender

Subscriptions2
  • Remove all ads for a month$14.991 Month
  • remove all ads for a year$119.991 Year
1 purchases

SlideToLock

One-time1
  • Banner ads$1.99

Questions

Is Extender free?
Extender is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SlideToLock free?
SlideToLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Extender or SlideToLock have ads?
Neither Extender nor SlideToLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Extender or SlideToLock?
Extender ships an update every 2 days, and SlideToLock weekly. Most recently, Extender was updated on September 9, 2026 and SlideToLock on September 18, 2026.

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