Applocker vs Smart App Locker

Struggling to choose between Applocker and Smart App Locker? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Applocker is a Security & Privacy solution with tags like access-control, app-locker, whitelisting.

It boasts features such as Allows administrators to control which apps and files users can run or access on a computer, Sets rules and policies to only allow trusted apps, Helps prevent malicious software, Supports both allow and block rules, Provides centralized management of app control policies, Supports various app types including Windows apps, scripts, and installers and pros including Enhances security by restricting access to untrusted apps, Provides granular control over app execution, Simplifies app management and enforcement, Integrates with Active Directory for policy deployment, Offers logging and reporting capabilities.

On the other hand, Smart App Locker is a Security & Privacy product tagged with app-locker, screen-time, focus, productivity.

Its standout features include App locking, App usage time restrictions, App usage monitoring, Screen time management, Focus mode, and it shines with pros like Helps manage screen time and improve productivity, Allows parents to control children's app usage, Customizable app locking and time restrictions, Real-time app usage monitoring.

Feature	Applocker	Smart App Locker
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Security & Privacy	Security & Privacy

Product Overview

Applocker

Description: Applocker is a Windows feature that allows administrators to control which apps and files users can run or access on a computer. It sets rules and policies to only allow trusted apps, helping prevent malicious software.

Smart App Locker

Description: Smart App Locker is a mobile app that allows users to lock other apps on their device, restrict app usage time, and monitor app usage. It helps manage screen time and focus.

Key Features Comparison

Applocker Features

• Allows administrators to control which apps and files users can run or access on a computer
• Sets rules and policies to only allow trusted apps
• Helps prevent malicious software
• Supports both allow and block rules
• Provides centralized management of app control policies
• Supports various app types including Windows apps, scripts, and installers

Smart App Locker Features

• App locking
• App usage time restrictions
• App usage monitoring
• Screen time management
• Focus mode

Pros & Cons Analysis

Applocker

Pros

• Enhances security by restricting access to untrusted apps
• Provides granular control over app execution
• Simplifies app management and enforcement
• Integrates with Active Directory for policy deployment
• Offers logging and reporting capabilities

Cons

• Complexity in setting up and maintaining policies
• Potential compatibility issues with certain applications
• Limited support for non-Windows platforms
• Requires careful planning and testing to avoid disrupting user productivity

Smart App Locker

Pros

• Helps manage screen time and improve productivity
• Allows parents to control children's app usage
• Customizable app locking and time restrictions
• Real-time app usage monitoring

Cons

• May be perceived as overly restrictive by some users
• Requires manual configuration for each app
• Limited functionality in the free version

Pricing Comparison

Applocker

• Free (as part of Windows Enterprise/Education editions)

Smart App Locker

• Freemium