LocalAuth vs HeiLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LocalAuth
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LocalAuth is an open-source, truly local-first 2FA authenticator. You no longer have to choose between convenience and strong protection: unlock everyday accounts quickly with Face ID, and protect critical assets with either a dedicated YubiKey channel or a generic FIDO hmac-secret channel, using a three-channel security model based on account value. Key features: β’ Open source: core logic is transparent and easier to audit β’ Zero-cloud local 2FA: tokens stay on your device by default β’ Three-channel tiered security: Face ID / Secure Enclave + YubiKey + generic FIDO hmac-secret β’ End-to-end encrypted Travel Vault: only connects when you explicitly use it, encrypts backups on-device first, and keeps plaintext tokens unreadable to the server β’ Fast import: QR scan, screenshot OCR, and manual entry β’ Google migration compatible: supports otpauth / otpauth-migration β’ Local device transfer: pairing code + QR over LAN sync β’ Privacy first: automatic privacy mask when the app goes to the background β’ Hardware key support list: continuously updated compatibility references No bloated workflow. No unnecessary account dependency. Built around local data sovereignty. For people who want a calm, trustworthy, and serious authenticator, LocalAuth is built to stay out of the way while keeping control in your hands. Open-source URL: https://github.com/LocalLens-Project/localauth-ios
HeiLock
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HeiLock helps you set gentler boundaries around app time. When it is time to stop, pause for a moment, cut down on short, mindless bursts of app use, and use apps with more intention. Key features: β’ Session Limits Set how long an app can be used each time. When the limit is reached, usage is restricted automatically. β’ Cumulative Limits Set a cumulative usage limit for one or more apps. When the set time is reached, usage is restricted automatically. When you select multiple apps, use βCombined Usage Timeβ to choose how time is counted: when enabled, usage time across the selected apps is combined, and the apps share a single cumulative limit; when disabled, usage is accumulated separately for each app. β’ Allowed Time Windows Choose when an app is available. Outside those windows, usage is restricted. β’ Custom Display Content Add your favorite photos or videos. When an app is locked, HeiLock can show the content you selected, making each pause feel a little warmer. β’ Manage Multiple Apps Manage multiple apps at once and set different usage schedules for different apps. β’ Passcode Protection Protect your settings with a passcode to prevent unwanted changes. β’ Local Storage No sign-in, no ads, and all data stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HeiLock at weekly against LocalAuth's every 2 months. HeiLock also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LocalAuth ships an update every 2 months, HeiLock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LocalAuth | HeiLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wenzhou Dulan Network Technology Co., Ltd. | εδΊ¬ε°Ύε·΄ι’ηη§ζζιε ¬εΈ |
In-app purchases
LocalAuth
No in-app purchases
HeiLock
No in-app purchases









