App Lock vs SecureScore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- On-device app locking
- PIN protection
- Category and allow-only rules
- Guest Mode
- Scheduled protection windows
- Face ID/Touch ID unlock
- Privacy-focused design
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Before lending your iPhone or iPad, choose which apps a guest may use. Lockstead uses Apple Screen Time to help manage app access on your own device. VIP GUEST MODE Choose specific apps, select a duration from 15 minutes to 12 hours, and confirm the session. Lockstead applies an allowlist to supported apps through Screen Time. Try opening an allowed app and a restricted app before handing over your device. CHOOSE, APPLY, CHECK Block selected apps, set protection schedules, or temporarily allow access. Guest Mode takes priority over normal lock and temporary-access rules. When it ends, Lockstead reapplies the rules for that time; it does not simply unlock everything. iOS background scheduling can delay changes. FOR EVERYDAY HANDOFFS Let a friend use a map or lend your iPad for reading, with the apps needed for that session. Content inside allowed apps remains accessible. Guest Mode does not create a separate user account or separate app data. FREE CORE, OPTIONAL VIP Core protection for one selected app is free. VIP adds multi-app management, Guest Mode, advanced rules, app-removal controls, themes and alternate icons. Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time lifetime VIP purchase. Prices are shown by your regional App Store. SETTINGS ON YOUR DEVICE Protect access to Lockstead with a six-digit PIN and optional Face ID or Touch ID. No app account, developer backend, advertising SDK or analytics SDK. Protection settings stay on your device; purchases use Apple services. Requires iOS/iPadOS 17 or later and Screen Time authorization. Availability and enforcement depend on iOS. Restrictions do not encrypt files, guarantee hidden icons or suppress notifications. This is not remote device management. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://materialofair.github.io/lockstead-site/privacy.html
SecureScore
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Is that text a scam? Paste it into SecureScore and see the warning signs in seconds. Check whether a password has shown up in a known data breach. Get an indicative security score for your accounts and habits, then fix what matters most — no account needed. SecureScore is a security and privacy coach that lives on your phone. It explains, in plain language, what looks suspicious in a message, which of your accounts need attention first, and how to fix each one step by step. SCAM & PHISHING CHECKER ▸ Paste any text, email, DM or link and get a verdict with every warning sign explained ▸ Flags look-alike domains, fake delivery and toll fees, tech-support scares, gift-card pressure, requests for codes or passwords, tax-refund bait, hidden link destinations and more ▸ Shows where a link really goes, not what the text claims ▸ Share the verdict with family in one tap ▸ Messages are analysed on your device and never uploaded PASSWORD BREACH CHECKUP ▸ Find out whether a password has appeared in a known data breach ▸ Your password never leaves your phone: only a short fragment of its hash is compared against a public breach database (k-anonymity) ▸ A "not found" result doesn't mean a password is strong — the app says so PASSWORD GENERATOR — always free ▸ Strong random passwords or easy-to-remember passphrases in one tap ▸ Live strength meter and a realistic "time to crack" estimate ▸ Generated on your device, never saved; copied passwords clear from the clipboard after about a minute YOUR SECURITY & PRIVACY SCORE ▸ A short self-check (about five minutes) of your accounts, passwords, two-factor authentication, VPN use and app permissions ▸ An indicative score with a transparent breakdown — no vanity numbers ▸ A personal action plan ranked by impact, with numbered steps for every fix ▸ Advice that follows current guidance from national cybersecurity agencies: length over complexity, 2FA on your email first, no forced password rotation ▸ Weekly check-ins, streaks and score history so you can see your habits improve WHO IT'S FOR Anyone who gets suspicious texts, reuses passwords, or isn't sure which security advice still applies. No jargon, no fear tactics — just clear next steps. PRIVATE BY DESIGN ▸ No account, no sign-up, no ads, no analytics ▸ Your answers stay on your phone, encrypted, behind an optional Face ID / Touch ID app lock ▸ Core features work offline — the app connects only for the optional breach check and for purchases (loading plans, buying, restoring and verifying Pro through Apple and a purchase-verification service) ▸ Pro backups are encrypted with a password you choose; the PDF report is yours to keep FREE VS PRO Free includes your full score, every critical fix, three scam checks a month, one breach checkup, the password generator, weekly check-ins and the app lock. SecureScore Pro adds unlimited scam and breach checks, the complete action plan with why-it-matters explainers and expert sources, smart reminders with quiet hours, full history and trends, unlimited accounts and apps, encrypted backup and the PDF report. SecureScore Pro is an auto-renewing subscription (monthly or yearly) with a free trial where offered. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase or when the free trial ends. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Prices are shown in the app before you subscribe. Please note: SecureScore gives general guidance and an indicative estimate based on your answers. It isn't a security audit and can't guarantee that your accounts are safe or that a message is harmless — treat its results as warning signs, not a verdict, and consult a professional for high-stakes situations. Questions? Reach us from Settings → Legal → Contact us. Terms of Use: https://securescore.balsdigital.com/terms-conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: App Lock at fortnightly against SecureScore's every 5 weeks. SecureScore's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. App Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SecureScore sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
App Lock ships an update fortnightly, SecureScore every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | App Lock | SecureScore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 桥 王 | BALS DIGITAL SRL |
In-app purchases
App Lock
- Lockstead VIP Monthly$0.991 Month
- Lockstead VIP Yearly$4.991 Year
- Lockstead Lifetime VIP$7.99
SecureScore
- SecureScore Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- SecureScore Pro Yearly$24.991 Year









