# Lock My Text vs TextShield

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lock My Text at none against TextShield's 1. Lock My Text also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TextShield sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lock My Text asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock My Text | TextShield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ALBI JASHARI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791992624) | [丽佳 施](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894580777) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock My Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-my-text/id6792015894)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TextShield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textshield-sms-spam-filter/id6795545106)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock My Text free?

Lock My Text is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TextShield free?

TextShield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Lock My Text or TextShield have ads?

Both Lock My Text and TextShield show ads.

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