Touch Unlock for iOS vs AppLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Touch Unlock for iOS
Securely unlock your Mac with your iPhone or iPad's Touch ID. This app offers quick and safe access to your computer using biometric authentication. It includes an iOS Today Extension for instant control.
- Unlock Mac with iPhone/iPad Touch ID
- Secure biometric authentication
- iOS 8 Today Extension
- Bluetooth 4.0 integration
- Quick access
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Touch Unlock for iOS lets you lock and unlock your Mac using Touch ID on your iPhone and iPad! Designed and built with security in mind so you can quickly and safely access your Mac using Touch ID. Our iOS 8 Today Extension provides instant access to the lock and unlock functionality. Touch Unlock requires a Touch ID capable device and a Mac which supports Bluetooth 4.0. For a full list of compatible devices, head over to https://touchunlock.com/compatibility. Please check that your device is capable before downloading and leaving a review. Download Touch Unlock for Mac right now at https://touchunlock.com/ For questions or enquiries - contact us at: - https://twitter.com/touchunlock - https://facebook.com/touchunlock - support@touchunlock.com
AppLock
Secure your phone by locking individual apps with a password or fingerprint. Protect sensitive data like photos, messages, and financial information from unauthorized access. Customize your lock screen with various background options.
- PIN code and pattern locks
- Fingerprint unlock
- Lock photos and images
- Lock messages and contacts
- Customizable lock screen backgrounds
- Prevent unauthorized app access
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AppLock uses two kinds of lock: model lock & fingerprint lock - This app can lock any app with a password or fingerprint, lock photos, lock images, lock messages... - AppLock can protect every application on your phone, especially social networks. - Prevent strangers from stealing your personal information such as photos, messages, and contacts. - Stop children from using their phones to access forbidden applications. - Avoid other people making transactions, transfer money to steal credit card transaction information App Lock supports two most common types of lock: PIN code and Pattern. Pincode is very beautiful and very easy to use. The pattern have high level of security You can unlock applications faster and more conveniently using fingerprints - You can alter your background for your lock screen with 3 options: + Use your device wallpaper. + Use basic colors, gradient colors, or custom colors at your disposal. + Use photos, and images from your collection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Touch Unlock for iOS at none against AppLock's shown. Touch Unlock for iOS also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). AppLock's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 39%) and rating (3.8 vs 3.4). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AppLock holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Touch Unlock for iOS's written reviews are positive against 69% of AppLock's.
| Parameter | Touch Unlock for iOS | AppLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (32 ratings) | 3.8 (35 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 35 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Reconditorium Limited | Son Ngo Dinh |
Customer experience
Touch Unlock for iOS
AppLock
Bugs and requests
Touch Unlock for iOS
Reported bugs
11 issues- App fails to open
- App stuck on loading screen
- App UI not centered on screen
- App not compatible with certain devices/OS versions
- Website is dead
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- App charged user unexpectedly
- App froze the phone
- App does not support newer MacBooks
- App only works for phones, not iPods
- Cannot unlock Mac after locking
- App requires terminal access workaround
Requested features
3 requests- Add a "back to previous app" button
- Add Apple Watch connectivity
- Allow multiple iOS devices to control the same Mac
AppLock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Touch Unlock for iOS
No in-app purchases
AppLock
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Touch Unlock for iOS free?
Is AppLock free?
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