# LockOn vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is ads: LockOn at none against Authenticator's shown. LockOn also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LockOn sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockOn | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockon-smart-protection/id6793579322/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CK CAR RENTALS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896303062) | [AB INVESTMENT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804864630) |

## What reviewers say

### LockOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockon-smart-protection/id6793579322)

This app offers comprehensive phone security and privacy features, including identity monitoring, ad blocking, and web protection. It helps prevent phishing, spam, and data breaches, while also optimizing device performance and battery health.

**Highlights:** Identity monitoring for data breaches, Ad blocker and tracker blocking, Web shield for dangerous websites, Device security scanning, SMS spam and phishing filter, Battery health monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access | $99.99 | per year |
| Full access | $99.99 | per year |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-and-otp-code/id6804613662)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LockOn free?

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

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Do LockOn or Authenticator have ads?

Authenticator shows ads; LockOn does not.

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