Comparison

PWM vs Location Lockbox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PWM

Securely store and manage your online login credentials with this user-friendly application. It offers biometric authentication, passcode options, and a built-in browser for easy access. Identify saved entries with custom images and utilize a password generator for stronger security.

Highlights
  • Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Passcode protection
  • Customizable entry identification with images
  • Built-in search functionality
  • Copy to clipboard feature
  • In-built secure browser
  • Custom password generator
Features
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Remembering the credentials to login online websites and email platforms are never been easy. When it comes to storing them in smartphones, there are lot of options available online. But the most vital aspect is choosing an app that secures your data and simple to use. How do you do that?  The Password Manager is a simple, nice designed, yet secured app to store the confidential information for you. It uses FaceID /Touch ID to validate device owner and uses passcode as an alternative to Biometric. Features: 1. Uses Touch ID / Face ID to validate the device owner 2. User may choose to enter passcode 3. Supports image/logo to identify easily of stored credentials 4. Built in search function 5. More functions when tapping an item 6. Copy to clipboard 7. Secured data storage 8. In-Built Browser 9. Custom Password Generator

About

Location Lockbox

Enhance personal safety by creating timed check-ins for events. If you don't respond or indicate distress, designated contacts receive your location and event details. Secure PINs ensure only you can signal for help.

Highlights
  • Create custom event check-ins
  • Automatic safety checks
  • Emergency contact alerts with location
  • Secure PIN system for status updates
  • Unlimited emergency contacts
  • Discreet and easy to use
Features
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Download Location Lockbox services today to be proactive about your personal safety. Create an event. Set your location. Pick a check-in time. Select your emergency contact. Go! Without worry. Location Lockbox adds a layer of safety and security to your whereabouts. It’s a discreet, easy-to-use app that gives you and your loved ones peace of mind about your safety and wellbeing. Create a custom event check-in whenever you want some extra security, like when you’re walking home late, going on a date, taking a trip or going somewhere new. During your scheduled event, Location Lockbox will automatically check in with you to see if you’re okay. If you indicate that you’re not okay, or if you don’t respond within 30 minutes of the check-in, your designated emergency contact will receive a text message with your last known location and the description of your event so they can take action and get help. Secure PINs ensures that only you can tell the app if you're okay or if you need assistance. Set two unique four-digit PINs that only you know: one for “I’m okay” and one for “I’m not okay” so that you’re always the one in control of your safety. If someone enters an incorrect PIN, an alert will be triggered and sent to your emergency contact. Location Lockbox lets you add an unlimited number of emergency contacts to your profile. And, you can select as many emergency contacts as you’d like for each check-in. Your contacts will only be notified by text message the first time they are added to your Location Lockbox profile. After that, they will only receive a text if you need assistance – either when you enter your “I’m not okay” PIN or you don’t check in at all. You and your emergency contacts’ information is strictly private and is kept safe and secure. “Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are reported missing with no indication as to where their families and friends should begin their search. If Location Lockbox helps a family find their loved one, our purpose has been fulfilled.” - Sheldon, creator of Location Lockbox Subscribe now for full access to all features within Location Lockbox. A 1-week free trial is available for new users then $1.99/month after. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned of at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, at which point you account will be charged. You can manage your subscriptions and can turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. All payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms & Conditions: https://locationlockbox.com/pages/legal/Lockbox_Terms_and_Conditions_and_License_Agmt.pdf Privacy Policy: https://locationlockbox.com/pages/legal/Lockbox_Privacy_Statement.pdf

Screenshots

PWM4 screens
Location Lockbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Location Lockbox at 100% against PWM's 25%. Location Lockbox also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). PWM's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (57 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PWM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Location Lockbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Location Lockbox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PWM has 57 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of PWM's written reviews are positive against 100% of Location Lockbox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PWM ships an update every 9 months, Location Lockbox every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PWM versus Location Lockbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPWMLocation Lockbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (57 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperArumugam KalaichelvanEarly Applications, LLC

Customer experience

PWM

All ratings48 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral10.4%
Negative22.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

Location Lockbox

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PWM

One-time1
  • Ad Free Version$1.99
2 purchases

Location Lockbox

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 1 Year Membership$9.991 Year

Questions

Is PWM free?
PWM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Location Lockbox free?
Location Lockbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PWM or Location Lockbox?
Location Lockbox is rated higher. PWM averages 4.0 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Location Lockbox averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PWM or Location Lockbox have ads?
PWM shows ads; Location Lockbox does not.
Which is updated more often, PWM or Location Lockbox?
PWM ships an update every 9 months, and Location Lockbox every 13 months. Most recently, PWM was updated on October 31, 2026 and Location Lockbox on October 24, 2026.

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