Looking for a Yondr alternative? Meet PhoneLock
Lockable phone pouches all work in a similar way, but suppliers differ in how you pay, the options you get and the support behind them. Here’s how PhoneLock works, what it costs, and the questions to ask any supplier.
How lockable pouch systems work
Yondr is one of the best known lockable phone pouch brands, and many people use its name for pouch systems generally. Most systems follow the same idea: a student locks their phone in a pouch at the start of the day, keeps the pouch with them, and it’s unlocked at a station or by staff when the school decides.
PhoneLock is iArmour’s pouch system for Australian schools, built on the same simple routine: PhoneLock Secure pouches, PhoneLock Access pouches, unlocking stations and release tools.
Questions to ask any pouch supplier
- Do we buy the pouches outright, or is there an ongoing fee or licence?
- Is there a minimum contract term?
- Is a signal blocking version available, to stop hotspotting?
- Is there an option for students with medical or accessibility needs?
- What do replacement and extra pouches cost?
- Where is stock held, and how quickly can it be delivered?
- What warranty applies?
- Can we trial a sample before committing?
How PhoneLock answers those questions
| Question | PhoneLock |
|---|---|
| Ownership | Bought outright: no subscription, licence or contract |
| Price | One set price per pouch, whatever the quantity, with no subscription |
| Signal blocking | Available for both Secure and Access pouches |
| Approved access | PhoneLock Access pouches with a loud Velcro closure staff can hear when opened |
| Unlocking | Wall mounted unlocking stations and portable release tools, also one off purchases |
| Extra pouches | Reorder any time at the same price |
| Delivery | Dispatched from Sydney; free shipping Australia wide over $300 ex GST |
| Warranty | 12 months against manufacturing defects |
| Trial | The PhoneLock Sample Pack is free on return |
Already using a pouch system?
Many schools review their approach when a contract ends or a new year level starts. PhoneLock pouches are designed to work with PhoneLock unlocking stations and release tools, so plan to introduce them together, for example with a new cohort or at the start of a term. We can help you work out quantities and timing.
See PhoneLock pouches Request the sample pack
Questions
Is PhoneLock a subscription?
No. Schools buy PhoneLock pouches, stations and tools outright, with no subscription, licence or contract.
Does PhoneLock have a signal blocking pouch?
Yes. PhoneLock Secure and PhoneLock Access both come in Signal Blocking and Non Signal Blocking versions.
How quickly can we get PhoneLock?
Orders are dispatched from our Sydney warehouse, and we can schedule delivery around your term dates.
Can we try PhoneLock first?
Yes. Request the PhoneLock Sample Pack: two Secure pouches, an unlocking station and a release tool, free on return.
Yondr is a trademark of its owner. iArmour and PhoneLock are not affiliated with Yondr. Details of other suppliers’ products and pricing can change, so check with them directly.
Try it before you roll it out
Request free samples of our cases and headphones, or the PhoneLock Sample Pack, or call us to talk through your rollout.