# App Lock vs 2FA

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock | 2FA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lockstead/id6791830193/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [桥 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854268559) | [Alka Rose Benny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772567406) |

## What reviewers say

### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lockstead/id6791830193)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lockstead VIP Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Lockstead VIP Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Lockstead Lifetime VIP | $7.99 | one-time |


### 2FA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2fa-authmate/id6799692944)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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