# readlock vs Svala

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Svala at none against readlock's 2. readlock's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. readlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Svala asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | readlock | Svala |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Size | 202 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foundry Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841523858) | [Sebastian Kalita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896588321) |

## What reviewers say

### readlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readlock-read-to-unlock/id6758688445)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### Svala

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/svala-screen-time-control/id6768594526)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is readlock free?

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

### Is Svala free?

Svala is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do readlock or Svala have ads?

Neither readlock nor Svala shows ads.

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