Comparison

SlideToLock vs Thread Torque Master

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

Head to head
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.

About

Thread Torque Master

Features
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Thread Master is one of the TFC Mechanical Engineering Masters series tools developed by LinkReady team, specifically designed for mechanical engineers, technicians and related professionals. Based on national standard GB/T 192-197 and international standard ISO 724, this application provides professional thread parameter and torque calculation functions. Whether it's general threads, pipe threads or special threads, you can quickly and accurately obtain the required parameters, greatly improving work efficiency. The core features of Thread Master include: - Thread parameter lookup: quickly obtain key parameters such as basic dimensions and tolerance ranges for various threads - Torque calculation: accurately calculate required torque values based on thread specifications, materials and usage conditions - Standard comparison: supports both national and international standards to meet different scenario needs - Simple interface: intuitive operation and fast response, suitable for on-site use As an important member of the TFC Mechanical Engineering Masters series, Thread Master, together with other tools (such as Tolerance Master, Keyway Master, etc.), forms a complete mechanical engineering calculation solution. All tools are developed by professional mechanical engineers to ensure the accuracy and reliability of calculation results. Whether you are in the design phase or production site, Thread Master can provide you with professional and efficient thread-related calculation support, making complex thread design and installation work simple and reliable. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SlideToLock2 screens
Thread Torque Master3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Thread Torque Master at 17.0 against SlideToLock's 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. SlideToLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Thread Torque Master sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SlideToLock versus Thread Torque Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlideToLockThread Torque Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperContinuum (France)磊 高

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SlideToLock

One-time1
  • Banner ads$1.99
1 purchases

Thread Torque Master

Subscriptions1
  • Thread Master$0.991 Month

Questions

Is SlideToLock free?
SlideToLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thread Torque Master free?
Thread Torque Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SlideToLock or Thread Torque Master have ads?
Neither SlideToLock nor Thread Torque Master shows ads.

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