# CardNav vs Card Lock

The clearest difference is rating: CardNav at 4.4 against Card Lock's 2.9. CardNav also leads on ratings volume (982 vs 11). Card Lock's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CardNav holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CardNav has 982 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of CardNav's written reviews are positive against 27% of Card Lock's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CardNav | Card Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (982 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardnav/id844413062/reviews)** | [2.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-lock/id1062398909/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **982** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **29.7% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 47 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CO-OP Financial Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/365653538) | [First Data Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/407590380) |

## What reviewers say

### CardNav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardnav/id844413062)

Monitor and manage your debit and credit cards with transaction alerts and customizable usage controls. Define when, where, and how your cards can be used to enhance security and prevent fraud.

**Highlights:** Transaction alerts, Customizable usage settings, Define card usage locations, Define card usage times, Card monitoring and management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Instant transaction notifications
- 🔒 Ability to turn card on/off
- 👍 Helpful security features
- 💡 Customizable notification settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login/password issues
- 🐛 Incorrect account balances
- 🐛 Unreliable card locking/unlocking
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer versions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to log in
- Unable to add or remove cards
- Delayed or missing transaction notifications

**Requested features**

- Restore Touch ID/Face ID login
- Add ability to transfer funds between accounts
- Improve password management support
- Provide better communication during app outages


### Card Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-lock/id1062398909)

Manage your debit and credit cards with real-time controls. Set custom alerts for payments and delivery preferences, and control where and when your card can be used. Instantly lock your card if misplaced to prevent unauthorized transactions.

**Highlights:** Real-time card controls, Customizable payment alerts, Select alert delivery methods, Set spending thresholds, Manage card usage locations, Instant card locking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CardNav free?

CardNav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Card Lock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CardNav or Card Lock?

CardNav is rated higher. CardNav averages 4.4 out of 5 from 982 ratings, while Card Lock averages 2.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do CardNav or Card Lock have ads?

Neither CardNav nor Card Lock shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*