Comparison

App Lock vs Callnor

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

Head to head
About

App Lock

Take control of your device by instantly locking any application. Block distractions, protect sensitive data, or manage screen time with scheduled locking and biometric authentication. Secure up to 50 apps with a clean, private, and offline experience.

Highlights
  • Lock apps with Face ID/fingerprint
  • Lock directly from widgets
  • Scheduled app locking
  • Lock up to 50 apps
  • Private and offline operation
  • Native iOS design
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Take full control of your apps. Anytime. Anywhere. App Lock lets you lock any app on your device — instantly, securely, and without hassle. Whether you want to block distractions, protect sensitive content, or simply control screen time, App Lock gives you the power to decide when and how apps are used. Key Features: • Lock apps with Face ID Secure any app with a single tap. Only you can unlock it — using your face or finger. • Lock directly from widgets Add our widget to your Home or Lock Screen and instantly lock apps without opening the app. One tap — and the app is locked. • Scheduled locking Set custom schedules to automatically lock apps at specific times. Perfect for work hours, focus sessions, or bedtime routines. • Lock up to 50 apps Go beyond the default 5 and take control of your entire device. Unlimited freedom, no restrictions. • Beautiful, native design Clean, intuitive interface designed for iOS. Fast, responsive, and minimal. • Private & offline We never track your app usage. All data stays on your device and nothing leaves it. Whether you’re staying focused, enforcing screen limits, or just keeping things private — App Lock helps you stay in control. - Privacy Policy: https://lykovstudio.io/privacy - Terms of Use: https://lykovstudio.io/terms

About

Callnor

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Callnor is Linknor’s calling feature—now available as a standalone app. Previously, calling was built directly into Linknor. Callnor replaces this functionality with a dedicated app designed specifically for fast, seamless phone calls. The result: faster launch times, more direct operation, and an interface focused entirely on calling—without having to navigate through Linknor. DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO LINKNOR Callnor uses your contacts live from Linknor. Changes to names or favorites are available immediately, with no manual synchronization required. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Callnor intentionally stores only the minimum amount of data. Phone numbers remain exclusively in your iPhone’s Contacts app. Names and favorites are retrieved directly from Linknor. A Linknor contact in Callnor is simply a reference to the corresponding entry in your address book. Contact information is neither duplicated nor permanently stored in Callnor. This keeps the app lightweight while ensuring your contact data stays exactly where you expect it. WHAT IS SENT TO LINKNOR After every call, Callnor sends the following information to Linknor: • Which contact was called • When the call started and ended • How long the call lasted • Whether the call was successfully connected Opening a contact is also recorded as a separate event. Phone numbers are used only briefly to match the call to a contact and are not permanently stored by Linknor. WHAT LINKNOR DOES WITH THIS INFORMATION Linknor automatically adds every event to the contact history of the corresponding profile. Calls appear in the communication history with their status and duration—just like calls logged directly in Linknor. The “Last Contacted” date is also updated automatically. This keeps your complete communication history in one place, even when calls are made through Callnor. FEATURES • Clear dashboard showing today’s calls, connection rate, and weekly activity • Alphabetically sorted and searchable contact list with quick navigation and favorites • Classic dial pad for numbers not stored in your contacts • Call history showing the status and duration of every call WHY A SEPARATE APP? A calling app needs to respond instantly when a call starts or ends. As a standalone app, Callnor is optimized specifically for this purpose—without having to load the rest of Linknor’s functionality at the same time.

Screenshots

App Lock4 screens
Callnor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Callnor at none against App Lock's 10. Callnor also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. App Lock sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Callnor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Lock ships an update every 4 days, Callnor daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
App Lock versus Callnor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp LockCallnor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (348 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings348 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLYKOV STUDIO LTDMichael Schoenbeck

In-app purchases

10 purchases

App Lock

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
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  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Annual$14.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$18.991 Year
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Annual$29.991 Year
  • Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
None

Callnor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is App Lock free?
App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Callnor free?
Callnor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do App Lock or Callnor have ads?
Neither App Lock nor Callnor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, App Lock or Callnor?
App Lock ships an update every 4 days, and Callnor daily. Most recently, App Lock was updated on October 20, 2026 and Callnor on October 7, 2026.

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