# SlideToLock vs Caster's Tool

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Caster's Tool at none against SlideToLock's 1. Caster's Tool also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SlideToLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Caster's Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SlideToLock against 5.0 for Caster's Tool. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

SlideToLock ships an update weekly, Caster's Tool every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SlideToLock | Caster's Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slidetolock/id6746960176/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casters-tool/id6770274567/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **26.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Continuum (France)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675549371) | [Gursel GENC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896729554) |

## What reviewers say

### SlideToLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slidetolock/id6746960176)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Banner ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Caster's Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casters-tool/id6770274567)

This app provides live event data for FIRST Robotics Competition and FIRST Tech Challenge. It offers a real-time dashboard with scores, standings, and team analytics, designed for announcers and fans.

**Highlights:** Dual-Mode FRC/FTC Data, Real-Time Dashboard, Deep Team Analytics, Season Highlights & Awards, Announcer-Optimized UI, iPad Native Layout, Live Activities & Dynamic Island

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SlideToLock free?

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

### Is Caster's Tool free?

Caster's Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SlideToLock or Caster's Tool?

SlideToLock and Caster's Tool are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do SlideToLock or Caster's Tool have ads?

Neither SlideToLock nor Caster's Tool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SlideToLock or Caster's Tool?

SlideToLock ships an update weekly, and Caster's Tool every 2 days. Most recently, SlideToLock was updated on September 18, 2026 and Caster's Tool on September 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*