Although fingerprint lock scanning technology has become more common on Android phones, many people still seek third party apps in order to fulfill their privacy needs.
This is because many older phones don’t have the fingerprint scanner option, but it’s also because third party applications often have more features than the stock scanning software.
This article will highlight some of the best fingerprint apps for Android and attempt to determine which is the best, but the thing to remember is that you pick your application based on what you need.
TOP FINGERPRINT LOCK APP FOR ANDROID
I downloaded and tested many of the top ranking fingerprint applications for Android and compiled a list of my favorite ones.
APPLOCK
This happens to be the number one app in the Play Store for locking and securing your phone, and it offers many features. You can use this app to lock: phone calls, Bluetooth, wifi, browser, etc. AppLock allows you to customize the way you lock your phone as well as use a pre set selfie to gain access to it. Design wise, there are many themes offered to make your lock screen stand out, and the app’s updates often feature new looks to choose from.
ICE UNLOCK FINGERPRINT SCANNER
Not that most people would notice the difference, but ICE Unlock uses real biometrics to unlock and lock your phone. One of the cool things about this app is that you can take a picture of your fingerprint for future use if your phone doesn’t have a built in scanning option. In other words, this app can be used without any additional hardware. The picture that is used is the turned into a template and is then destroyed, which makes your identity even more protected.
FINGERPRINT LOCK SCREEN PRANK
This app has the word prank in its name, but it actually locks your phone. One of the cool things about this application is that you can use whatever wallpaper you’d like to. This is great because it gives you more creative freedom even while being more secure.
SCREEN LOCK – WITH SIMULATOR
This app allows users to choose between having a finger print simulator or a keypad, so you are given choice because fingerprint scanners are sometimes finicky. One interesting feature of Screen Lock is that it can be set to alarm if the pass code or your finger’s print doesn’t match your initial settings after multiple trues. This is a great way to monitor people who try and get into your phone when you’re not looking.
FINGERPRINT LOCK SCREEN – PRANK
The perfect joke to do on your phone or tablet. Although it is not real. If you want to trick your family and friends. Galaxy Apps created an awesome prank application that will make your loved ones and victims believe you have an actual fingerprint lock screen.
FINGER SCANNER
This one actually works for real. Finger Scanner uses your device’s camera to scan your fingerprint. Although this application doesn’t looks the best in terms of graphics. It actually works and does what is promises.
PARTING WORDS
Many of the fingerprint lock screen apps are actually meant to prank your friends, but there are some that actually work. In my opinion, the best app from this list is Applock. This is because not only is it not meant to be a prank, but also because you can use a selfie for security. Most people will love this.
