# Svala vs LockBuddy

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LockBuddy at 16.0 against Svala's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Svala | LockBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastian Kalita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896588321) | [KRISHNA PINNAMANENI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880298048) |

## What reviewers say

### Svala

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### LockBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockbuddy-screen-time-lock/id6785063991)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Svala free?

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

### Is LockBuddy free?

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

### Do Svala or LockBuddy have ads?

Neither Svala nor LockBuddy shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*