Comparison

LocalAuth vs HeiLock

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

Head to head
About

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

About

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 β€œCombined Usage Time” 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.

Screenshots

LocalAuth4 screens
HeiLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LocalAuth ships an update every 2 months, HeiLock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
LocalAuth versus HeiLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocalAuthHeiLock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS1816.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWenzhou Dulan Network Technology Co., Ltd.εŒ—δΊ¬ε°Ύε·΄ι’‘ηŽ‡η§‘ζŠ€ζœ‰ι™ε…¬εΈ

In-app purchases

None

LocalAuth

No in-app purchases

None

HeiLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LocalAuth free?
LocalAuth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HeiLock free?
HeiLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LocalAuth or HeiLock have ads?
Neither LocalAuth nor HeiLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LocalAuth or HeiLock?
LocalAuth ships an update every 2 months, and HeiLock weekly. Most recently, LocalAuth was updated on October 3, 2026 and HeiLock on October 8, 2026.

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