Comparison

Snatch Guard vs App Blocker・Focus Lock

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

Head to head
About

Snatch Guard

This app provides instant protection for your sensitive applications when your phone is snatched. It uses your device's accelerometer to detect sudden movements and immediately locks down selected apps, requiring Face ID or your passcode to regain access.

Highlights
  • Detects phone snatching via accelerometer
  • Instant system-level app shields
  • Face ID or passcode unlock
  • Background protection
  • Tamper-resistant shields
  • Customizable shield appearance
  • Event log with location
Features
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Snatch Guard detects the moment someone grabs your phone and instantly locks your sensitive apps — banking, messaging, photos, notes — with a system-level shield that can't be dismissed without your Face ID or passcode. HOW IT WORKS - Detects the grab — the built-in accelerometer senses the sudden jerk when someone snatches your phone. - Locks your apps instantly — system-level shields appear over your selected apps within milliseconds. - Only you can unlock — Face ID or device passcode required to remove shields. - Works in background — protection stays active even while you're using other apps. - Tamper resistant — shields stay active even if the app is force-closed. With Screen Time passcode enabled, the app can't be deleted or bypassed. WHY SNATCH GUARD? In London alone, over 117,000 phones were stolen in 2024. Thieves target unlocked phones — they grab and run, then immediately access your bank accounts, messages, and photos. Apple's Stolen Device Protection only delays password changes — it doesn't protect the content of an unlocked phone. The "Require Face ID" feature only works at app launch — if the app is already open when snatched, there's no protection. Snatch Guard fills this gap. FALSE POSITIVES? If you run for a bus and the shield activates, simply open Snatch Guard, authenticate with Face ID, and remove the shield. Takes 3 seconds. You can also adjust sensitivity in Settings. PRIVACY - No data collection — no analytics, no tracking, no telemetry - No network calls — the app never connects to the internet - Location stays on device — used only to keep background protection active, never transmitted - All processing happens on-device FEATURES - Choose which apps to protect - Adjustable sensitivity (2.0G – 6.0G) - Background protection via location keep-alive - Event log with location of detected incidents - Face ID or passcode unlock - Custom shield appearance - Step-by-step onboarding Free. No ads. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases.

About

App Blocker・Focus Lock

Features
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Block distracting apps and limit websites when you need uninterrupted time. App Blocker uses Apple Screen Time controls, while your selections stay private on device. App Blocking Start a timed block and your selected apps stay locked until the timer ends. Schedules • Scheduled block — Block during recurring days and time windows. • Daily limit — Block after the daily usage limit is reached. Website Blocking Add a domain you want to block. Safari Private Browsing will be unavailable while website blocking is on. Strict Mode Don't allow ending the session early. Security App Lock · Biometric Unlock · PIN · Pattern Advanced restrictions • Prevent app installation — Stops new apps from being installed from the App Store. • Prevent app removal — Stops apps from being deleted from this device. • Prevent in-app purchases — Blocks purchases made inside apps. • Prevent Apple Account changes — Stops Apple Account settings from being changed on this device. • Prevent passcode changes — Stops the device passcode from being changed. Your selection stays private on your device — app names are never shared. Premium • Unlimited blocking sessions. • Automated schedules. • More blocked websites. • Strict Mode until the timer ends. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Snatch Guard4 screens
App Blocker・Focus Lock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Snatch Guard at none against App Blocker・Focus Lock's 4. App Blocker・Focus Lock's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. App Blocker・Focus Lock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Snatch Guard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Snatch Guard versus App Blocker・Focus Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnatch GuardApp Blocker・Focus Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg MamievZeroPlay Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Snatch Guard

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

App Blocker・Focus Lock

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is Snatch Guard free?
Snatch Guard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is App Blocker・Focus Lock free?
App Blocker・Focus Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Snatch Guard or App Blocker・Focus Lock have ads?
Neither Snatch Guard nor App Blocker・Focus Lock shows ads.

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