# AppLock - Hide Secret Apps — Lock App Icons with Passcode

> Customize app icons on your home screen with custom images and themes. (iPhone/iPad app by Hong Ta Thi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-hide-secret-apps/id1632006292 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hong Ta Thi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677756707)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.16/5 from 2,767 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 143 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-hide-secret-apps/id1632006292/reviews.md

## What is AppLock?

You are feeling the applications of the operating system are very boring
If you are looking to refresh your phone here is an app that can create and install that icon to your phone's Home screen. If you don't like those boring app icons, change them and make your device more special!

FEATURES MAIN:

- Use pictures from the Photo Library as icon skins, customize icons, and change them all as you want
- Different styles themes, easy to change and to create your own ones
- Set the icons' names as you like
- Customize your home screen with custom icons!

## Key features

- Replace app icons with custom images
- Use photos from your library as icon skins
- Apply different style themes
- Create your own icon themes
- Rename app icons
- Customize home screen layout

## What do users think of AppLock?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Innovative app locking feature
- 🤩 Helpful for managing siblings' activities

**Cons**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices
- 🔒 Easy to bypass app lock
- 🚫 Unable to delete the app

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Brings up localhost which is blocked by Safari
- White screen when trying to use the app

**Most requested features**

- Add support for more apps to lock
- Improve security and bypass protection

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-hide-secret-apps/id1632006292/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can’t delete it

*2023-09-19*

It wasn’t what I needed and now I can’t delete it

### 1/5 — fake

*2023-08-10*

i cant put any games in here, just normal phone apps its a ripoff

### 1/5 — Absolutely trash

*2023-07-30*

When I try to use it it brings to local host which is blocked by safari and in google for 127.1.1.0(localhost) is a white screen(default)

### 5/5 — Lopez.93

*2023-07-29*

Lope.93

### 1/5 — Apps

*2023-07-20*

Please add mech arena as a app lock option

### 5/5 — Why you should download this app!

*2023-07-02*

This app is better than others! It is easy and good! It is for good use when siblings spend your robux or make cringe TikTok’s! I love this! Go app! Download this for who is reading this and who did not download this app yet! This is so good! Download it now!

### 4/5 — Apple ID

*2023-06-17*

Apple ID

### 5/5 — Hey

*2023-05-11*

You

### 1/5 — Yo sup

*2023-05-01*

YOU HAVE TO PAY AND DONT WASTE MONEY ON THIS GAME IT DONT EVEN WORK FOR ME bec aka because I didn’t download it but I do know that you have to pay but fact for ALL GAMES I DONT CARE IF YOU HAVE TO MANY ADS JUST TURN OFF YOUR CELLULAR DATA IF IM RIGHT WITH THE NAME BUT ALSO DO IT IF YOU HAVE CELLULAR DATA then turn off your wifi and no more and sometimes games know if YOU don’t have internet so I basically just wrote a fact instead of a review BYE

### 5/5 — You can get it

*2023-04-17*

I’m so glad you like them they were so fun I was going to get some more of those for myself but they are not the same price I was looking

## Frequently asked questions about AppLock

### What does this app do?

This application allows you to change the default icons of your installed apps on your phone's home screen. You can replace them with custom images, including photos from your library, or select from various provided themes to make your device look more unique.

### How can I customize my app icons?

You can customize app icons by using pictures from your Photo Library as icon skins. The app also offers different style themes that you can apply or even create your own custom themes. Additionally, you have the ability to set custom names for your icons.

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is available for free. There are no mentions of subscription fees or paid versions. However, it's important to note that the app may contain advertisements.

### Can I change the names of the apps on my home screen?

Yes, you can change the names of the apps displayed on your home screen. This feature allows you to further personalize your device by assigning custom names to your customized app icons.

### What are the main benefits of using this app?

The main benefit is the ability to refresh your phone's appearance by moving away from boring, default app icons. You can create a more special and personalized device by using your own photos or unique themes to customize your home screen.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.6 — 2022-08-11

- Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

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All apps by Hong Ta Thi: https://appshunter.io/developer/1677756707

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*