# Lockly Vault vs App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

The clearest difference is rating: App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps at 4.6 against Lockly Vault's 3.1. App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (9.7K vs 29). Lockly Vault's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lockly Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps has 9.7K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Lockly Vault's written reviews are positive against 41% of App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lockly Vault ships an update monthly, App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lockly Vault | App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockly-vault/id1118646945/reviews) | **[4.6 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-hide-passwords-apps/id1614510749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **9.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **46.3% of reviews** | 40.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 114 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PIN GENIE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118646944) | [CLEARPATH ACQUISITIONS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814364927) |

## What reviewers say

### Lockly Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockly-vault/id1118646945)

Securely store and encrypt your private photos, videos, passwords, and notes. This app offers advanced protection with a unique PIN pad, intruder selfies, and end-to-end encryption. Keep your sensitive digital life safe and accessible across your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Peep-proof PIN pad, Intruder selfie alerts, End-to-end encryption, iCloud encryption, In-app camera and voice memos, Private browser, Fake password option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro features | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro features | $29.99 | one-time |


### App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-hide-passwords-apps/id1614510749)

Secure your digital life with this app that locks and hides your applications, photos, videos, and passwords. Automate app blocking based on time or location, and manage sensitive data with ease. It's your all-in-one solution for comprehensive privacy protection.

**Highlights:** Lock and block any app, Automated app blocking by schedule, Location-based app locking, Photo and video vault, Password management, Secret contacts and duplicate cleaner, Private camera

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock Unlimited | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock - Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| App Lock - Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| App Lock Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| App Lock Unlimited | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| App Lock Unlimited | $24.99 | per year |
| App Lock - Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| App Lock - Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| App Lock Unlimited | $79.99 | per year |
| App Lock Unlimited | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing
- 🔒 Fantastic all-in-one security solution
- 👍 User-friendly and reliable
- 🔒 Provides great security and privacy
- 👍 Seamless integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🐛 Buggy and freezes
- 💰 Expensive/Requires subscription
- 🐛 Outdated instructions
- 🐛 Doesn't actually hide apps

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't lock or hide anything
- Subscription popup issues
- Locking process not working
- Shortcuts not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Backup data option
- Support for more apps to lock


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lockly Vault free?

Lockly Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps free?

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lockly Vault or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps?

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps is rated higher. Lockly Vault averages 3.1 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps averages 4.6 from 9.7K ratings.

### Do Lockly Vault or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps have ads?

Neither Lockly Vault nor App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lockly Vault or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps?

Lockly Vault ships an update monthly, and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lockly Vault was updated on September 19, 2026 and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps on September 21, 2026.

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