Comparison

SoftLock vs SkimGuard

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

Head to head
About

SoftLock

Features
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SoftLock helps you strengthen your digital security in one simple, privacy‑focused app. Stay safer with two-factor authentication - Add an extra layer of protection to your online accounts - Set up 2FA manually or by scanning a QR code - Store your verification codes securely on your device - Keep control of your logins with a clear, simple interface Understand your device at a glance - View key details about your current device in one place - Check memory, processor, storage usage, and model information - Monitor battery status and health indicators - Spot potential issues early with essential device insights Protect your email from data leaks - Scan your email address for known data leaks - See where your email may have been exposed - Take action to secure affected accounts - Reduce the risk of unauthorized access and identity misuse Designed for privacy and control SoftLock focuses on giving you clear information and practical tools, without unnecessary complexity. Your data stays under your control, helping you make informed decisions about your security and privacy every day.

About

SkimGuard

Features
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Skim Guard helps you check a card reader before you pay. It's free for shoppers. Card skimmers are small devices criminals hide on gas pumps, store registers and ATMs to copy your card. They can be hard to see. Skim Guard gives you a quick way to check before you swipe. How it works: Hold your phone near the card reader and tap to check. Get a clear answer: the reader looks fine, or it's better to use another one. See a map of where skimmers have been found near you, and where it's clear. Keep a history of every reader you've checked and what you found. A few simple habits also help: give the reader a quick look and tug, cover the keypad when you enter your PIN, and tap to pay when you can. If you use an EBT card, lock it in your EBT app between trips. Store owners can use Skim Guard Business to check their own readers every morning and keep a dated log. Learn more at skimguard.io.

Screenshots

SoftLock4 screens
SkimGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SoftLock at none against SkimGuard's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
SoftLock versus SkimGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoftLockSkimGuard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperETAR PROJECT DOOSafeSignals

In-app purchases

None

SoftLock

No in-app purchases

None

SkimGuard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoftLock free?
SoftLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkimGuard free?
SkimGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SoftLock or SkimGuard have ads?
SkimGuard shows ads; SoftLock does not.

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