# AppLock - photo lock — Protect your privacy

> Securely hide private photos and videos with biometric or password protection. (iPhone/iPad app by DoMobile Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-photo-lock/id1509154892 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DoMobile Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/523576985)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 396 App Store ratings · 362 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 66 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi and 20 more
- Released: 2020-05-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-photo-lock/id1509154892/reviews.md

## What is AppLock?

AppLock is a photo vault to protect your private photos and videos, with password, fingerprint and face ID. It has more than 400 million users in global. If you want to keep some pictures and videos safe, hide them from prying eyes, AppLock will be a trustable tool. 

After hiding photos and videos in AppLock, they can only be viewed with password. There is an privavy browser in AppLock. It can automatically delete the browser history. So you can search at any time and place without worry the risk of privacy leak.

With AppLock, you will never worry about:
the families check your photos and find your secret!
the children delete important photos by mistake!
friends or colleagues see the private files while borrowing the phone!
the privacy risk during the phone repair!

---Feature---
Hide photos
Hide videos
Password lock
Fingerprint lock
Face ID lock
No limit to the number of photos
No limit to the number of albums
Set album cover
Private browser
Random keyboard
Easy to use

More features are coming. Welcome to send us feedback or leave a comment.
Email: support@domobile.com

## Key features

- Hide photos
- Hide videos
- Password lock
- Fingerprint lock
- Face ID lock
- Private browser

## What do users think of AppLock?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🔒 Photo and video protection/locking functionality
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🌐 Private browser feature
- ✅ Effective security for sensitive content

**Cons**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 💾 Data loss after uninstalling or phone reset
- 🔄 No cloud backup or account recovery system
- ❌ Misleading app description (claims app lock but only locks photos)
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- ⚠️ False storage full warnings
- 🚫 Difficult or impossible to remove ads
- 📱 Poor performance on iPhone compared to Android
- 🔐 Photos disappear when switching devices
- ⛔ Cannot delete app easily

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Photos and videos deleted after app uninstall
- Data loss after phone factory reset
- Data not recoverable when switching to new device
- Album selection not showing when locking photos
- App crashes and forces exit
- Photos stored in app disappear without explanation
- False storage full notifications
- Ads difficult or impossible to skip
- Ads appear every few seconds during navigation
- App logout issues causing permanent data loss

**Most requested features**

- Premium subscription option to remove ads
- Cloud backup and account recovery functionality
- iCloud integration for data persistence
- Fingerprint/biometric authentication instead of password
- Multi-tab private browser
- Actual app locking feature (not just photo locking)
- Cross-platform data synchronization
- Ad removal option or purchase
- Better album organization in gallery selection

## Recent user reviews (10 of 362)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-photo-lock/id1509154892/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No tengo mis fotos

*2026-06-10, version 1.3.5*

No puedo entrar al gmail con el que había entrado antes, no sale una  opcion

### 3/5 — 2024

*2026-06-05, version 1.3.5*

2026

### 1/5 — Backup

*2026-05-27, version 1.3.3*

Tentei faser o backup de outro iPhone, no meu iPhone 13, mesmo icloud e o applock nem da a opção de restaurar ou sw quer logar, tenho que fazer uma nova conta, eu uso o mesmo icloud e tenho a senha do antigo

### 1/5 — Yardım

*2026-05-25, version 1.3.3*

Telefonumu değiştirdim ve indirdiğimde hiç bir fotoğrafım yoktu nasıl geri getireceğim

### 1/5 — Mala

*2026-05-16, version 1.3.3*

Es una basura de aplicación, solo muestra publicaciones y publicidad de Temu

### 3/5 — all video open

*2026-04-29, version 1.3.3*

all photo open

### 1/5 — Ta bugado

*2026-04-29, version 1.3.3*

Nao aparece app nenhum função nenhum de bloqueio so uma pasta vazia quando abro esse aplicativo

### 1/5 — Rezalet

*2026-04-27, version 1.3.3*

Uygulamaya resim yükledim içine girmek için bir takla atmadığımız kaldı resime ulaşmak için video çıkıyor inirsende indirmesende içeri girmiyor tek kelime rezalet

### 1/5 — Worst performance

*2026-04-26, version 1.3.3*

Dear I phone users please don’t download this app when I use this app I found so many bugs and logs specially advertisements it’s too long and not be closed options. Please remove this app from AppStore

### 4/5 — Buena ap

*2026-04-23, version 1.3.3*

Buena app desde hace años pero los anuncios ahora fastidian

## Frequently asked questions about AppLock

### What does AppLock do?

AppLock is a photo and video vault designed to protect your private media from prying eyes. It allows you to hide pictures and videos, making them accessible only with a password, fingerprint, or face ID.

### What are the key features of AppLock?

Key features include the ability to hide photos and videos, various lock options like password, fingerprint, and face ID, unlimited storage for photos and albums, and a private browser that automatically deletes history.

### Is AppLock free to use?

The application is free to use, supported by advertisements. While there are no in-app purchases mentioned, users may encounter ads while using the app.

### What devices is AppLock compatible with?

The description does not specify exact compatibility details, but it is designed for mobile devices. Users can typically find compatibility information on the app store page for their specific device.

### Why would I use AppLock?

You would use AppLock to safeguard sensitive photos and videos from family members, children, friends, or colleagues who might borrow your phone. It also protects your privacy during phone repairs and allows for discreet browsing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.5 — 2026-05-27

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.3.3 — 2026-01-21

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.3.2 — 2025-06-25

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.3.1 — 2025-04-02

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.3.0 — 2024-11-04

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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