# App Lock & App Hider: IA Lock™ — Parental Control & Screen Time

> iPhone app locker for privacy, security, and focus with customizable controls. (iPhone/iPad app by 群芳 幸.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-and-app-hider-ia-lock/id6739260149 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [群芳 幸](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760068195)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian and 4 more
- Released: 2026-01-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-and-app-hider-ia-lock/id6739260149/reviews.md

## What is App Lock & App Hider?

IA Lock is a privacy-first guardian for iPhone. With just a few taps you can hide or lock any app, category, or domain so chats, banking details, and work tools stay invisible to prying eyes. The onboarding flow walks you through setting a 4-digit PIN, and the optional face-down “Rotate to Home Screen” gesture gives you an instant panic move for quick exits.

An intuitive Home tab lets you create Lock Groups (shielded) and Hide Groups (removed from SpringBoard) with clean cards and big buttons. Choose the apps you want to protect, decide whether they should disappear or request a PIN, and attach simple hourly windows or advanced per-day schedules. IA Lock’s DeviceActivity automation re-applies every rule each day, so protections stay in place even if the app is closed.

Beyond grouping, the Tools tab consolidates one-tap system switches: block deletion or installation of apps, require passwords for App Store purchases, disable in-app purchases, enforce age ratings, lock Apple ID/account edits, prevent passcode or Face ID changes, disable Siri, stop Safari AutoFill, and freeze cellular-data permissions. Permissions are handled with native FamilyControls prompts, and IA Lock automatically re-checks authorization when needed.

IA PRO (VIP) unlocks unlimited lock/hide groups, multiple simultaneous time windows, complete device-information safeguards, and an ad-free experience. Subscriptions are billed to your Apple ID at confirmation, auto-renew at the same price unless canceled in Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends, and can be managed at any time. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you subscribe. StoreKit purchase and restore flows plus a multilingual UI make IA Lock a professional-grade privacy solution for families, classrooms, and focus workflows.

Privacy Policy: https://lock-five.vercel.app/privacy.html
User Agreement: https://lock-five.vercel.app/user-agreement.html

## Key features

- Lock individual apps or categories
- Set PIN or use panic gesture
- Schedule app access by time
- Block app deletion and installation
- Require password for App Store purchases
- Disable in-app purchases
- Lock Apple ID and account edits

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IA Lock PRO | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| IA Lock PRO | $19.99 | per year |
| IA Lock PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IA PRO | $29.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-and-app-hider-ia-lock/id6739260149/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple and reliable app locker

*2026-01-09*

I was looking for a simple and reliable app locker, and this app does exactly what I need.

It allows me to lock apps like Photos and social apps, works fast and smoothly.
The interface is clean, there are no ads, and the setup is very easy.

If you care about privacy on your iPhone, this app is worth trying.

## Frequently asked questions about App Lock & App Hider

### What is IA Lock?

IA Lock is a privacy-first guardian for iPhone that allows you to lock any app, category, or domain. It helps keep your chats, banking details, and work tools invisible to prying eyes.

### How do I set up IA Lock?

The onboarding flow guides you through setting a 4-digit PIN. You can also enable an optional face-down gesture for quick exits to the Home Screen.

### Can I schedule when apps are locked?

Yes, you can attach simple hourly windows or advanced per-day schedules to your Lock Groups. IA Lock's automation re-applies these rules daily.

### What system-wide tools does IA Lock offer?

IA Lock consolidates one-tap system switches including blocking app deletion/installation, requiring passwords for App Store purchases, disabling in-app purchases, and locking account edits.

### What features are unlocked with IA PRO (VIP)?

IA PRO unlocks unlimited lock groups, multiple simultaneous time windows, complete device-information safeguards, and an ad-free experience. It is available via subscription.

### How do IA Lock subscriptions work?

Subscriptions are billed to your Apple ID and auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage subscriptions in your device's Settings. Free trial periods are available for subscription plans.

### Is IA Lock suitable for families or classrooms?

Yes, IA Lock is described as a professional-grade privacy solution for families, classrooms, and focus workflows, offering robust controls for shared or managed devices.

### Does IA Lock have ads?

IA Lock offers an ad-free experience with its IA PRO (VIP) subscription. The free version may contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2026-08-15

Optimized rule scheduling and interface responsiveness to improve overall stability and the user experience.

### 1.0.8 — 2026-08-13

Fixed known issues and improved the overall user experience.

### 1.0.7 — 2026-08-06

Bug fixes and experience improvements

### 1.0.6 — 2026-06-27

Optimize features and fix issues

### 1.0.5 — 2026-05-11

Optimize features and fix issues

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