Comparison

App Lock vs 2FA

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

Head to head
About

App Lock

This app acts as a privacy guard and app locker for your iPhone or iPad, allowing you to select specific apps to protect with a PIN. It offers flexible rules like category blocking and guest mode, ensuring your device remains secure when shared.

Highlights
  • On-device app locking
  • PIN protection
  • Category and allow-only rules
  • Guest Mode
  • Scheduled protection windows
  • Face ID/Touch ID unlock
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Lockstead helps limit access to selected apps before you lend your iPhone or iPad. Lockstead is an on-device app lock and privacy guard for the iPhone or iPad you hand to a child, friend, or family member. Choose the apps you want to protect, set a six-digit PIN, and see the current protection status at a glance. Lockstead works without an account, backend server, analytics SDK, or usage-data upload. LOCK AND BLOCK • Lock selected apps to prevent them from launching until you turn protection off. • Use category, allow-only, and Guest Mode rules. • Temporarily allow access and automatically restore protection when time is up. PROTECTION THAT FITS THE MOMENT • Schedule a daily protection window. • Use allow-only mode and category rules. • Start Guest Mode before handing over your device: only chosen apps stay available, all other apps are blocked, and everything restores automatically. • Use Lockstead Shortcuts to strengthen protection. Unlocking always requires authentication inside Lockstead. PRIVATE ACCESS • Protect settings with a six-digit PIN. • Optionally unlock Lockstead with Face ID or Touch ID. PRIVACY BY DESIGN • No account. • No server. • No advertising or analytics SDK. • No usage-data upload. Your PIN and protection configuration stay in the app’s local container on your device. FREE CORE, OPTIONAL VIP Core protection for one selected app is free. VIP adds multi-app management, advanced rules, Guest Mode, app-removal controls, premium themes, and alternate Lockstead icons. Lockstead uses Apple’s Screen Time technologies and requires Screen Time authorization. Family Controls, Managed Settings, and Device Activity are used solely to let users configure and enforce app restrictions on their own devices. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://materialofair.github.io/lockstead-site/privacy.html

About

2FA

Features
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AuthMate - 2FA Authenticator is the simplest and most secure way to protect your online accounts. Designed with a beautiful, modern interface and an uncompromising approach to privacy, AuthMate generates Time-Based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) to keep your digital life safe from hackers. Whether you are securing your email, crypto wallets, or social media, AuthMate ensures your 2FA secret keys never leave your device. KEY FEATURES: Strictly Local Storage Your privacy is our priority. AuthMate does not require you to create an account, and we do not store your 2FA keys on our servers. Your secret keys are stored securely and locally on your device. Instant QR Code Setup Adding a new account takes seconds. Just scan the QR code provided by your service, and AuthMate will automatically configure your 2FA token. Biometric App Lock (Gatekeeper) Keep prying eyes away from your codes. Lock AuthMate using your device’s native Face ID, Touch ID, or PIN. Even if someone unlocks your phone, your 2FA vault remains protected. Encrypted Offline Backups Never lose your accounts when you change phones. AuthMate allows you to export your entire vault as a highly secure, AES-encrypted text string protected by a password only you know. Restore your accounts on any device instantly. Beautiful, Clean UI Say goodbye to cluttered, outdated security apps. AuthMate features a premium, lightweight design with dynamic account icons, making it incredibly easy to find the exact code you need. Works Offline Need to log in while on an airplane or in a dead zone? No problem. AuthMate generates your secure codes locally on your device, requiring no internet connection to authenticate your logins. (Note: A minimal network connection is only used to display non-intrusive banner ads). Protect your digital identity today with AuthMate. Simple to use. Impossible to crack.

Screenshots

App Lock4 screens
2FA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2FA at none against App Lock's 3. 2FA also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). App Lock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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 Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 2FA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
App Lock versus 2FA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp Lock2FA
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer桥 王Alka Rose Benny

In-app purchases

3 purchases

App Lock

Subscriptions2
  • Lockstead VIP Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Lockstead VIP Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lockstead Lifetime VIP$7.99
None

2FA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is App Lock free?
App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2FA free?
2FA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do App Lock or 2FA have ads?
2FA shows ads; App Lock does not.

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