# AppLocker vs Password Manager

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Password Manager at 17K against AppLocker's 391. Password Manager also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). AppLocker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppLocker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Password Manager sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Password Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Password Manager has 17K ratings behind it against 391, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of AppLocker's written reviews are positive against 30% of Password Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AppLocker ships an update every 2 weeks, Password Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppLocker | Password Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applocker-passcode-lock-apps/id1132845904/reviews) | **[4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-safe-lock/id1464513090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 391 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **37.3% of reviews** | 29.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denk Alexandru](https://appshunter.io/developer/551756299) | [App Rover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448355489) |

## What reviewers say

### AppLocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applocker-passcode-lock-apps/id1132845904)

Secure your sensitive apps with a password, Face ID, or Touch ID. Protect your privacy by preventing unauthorized access to any app on your device, including social media, banking, and photos. Features an emergency password to hide your private content.

**Highlights:** Password protect individual apps, Face ID and Touch ID support, Emergency password feature, Private gallery for photos/videos, Private notes, Removal protection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app for restricting yourself from games
- 🔒 Good app for security
- 👍 Simple to use
- 👍 Customizable
- 👍 Useful for families

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App can be hacked
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🐛 Impossible to uninstall
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Forgets password and subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't accept correct password
- Locks entire system instead of just selected apps
- Blocks access to Activity Monitor and other system tools
- Doesn't work with latest macOS updates

**Requested features**

- Option to automatically lock apps after inactivity
- Ability to reset forgotten password
- Support for Touch ID/Face ID
- Ability to lock more than one app in free version
- Option to hide app icon


### Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-safe-lock/id1464513090)

Securely store, generate, and autofill your passwords and sensitive information across all your devices. This app offers robust security with encrypted data and convenient one-tap access, ensuring you never lose your credentials again.

**Highlights:** Browser autofill for credentials, Secure password generator, Unlimited item storage, Encrypted data storage, Cloud synchronization, Single tap unlock

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Password Manager Premium Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Password Manager Premium Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| Password Manager Premium Pass | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient password management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on older devices
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Issues with master password verification
- Inability to exit trial mode

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Support for more app integrations
- Ability to share passwords securely


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppLocker free?

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

### Is Password Manager free?

Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AppLocker or Password Manager?

Password Manager is rated higher. AppLocker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while Password Manager averages 4.5 from 17K ratings.

### Do AppLocker or Password Manager have ads?

Neither AppLocker nor Password Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppLocker or Password Manager?

AppLocker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Password Manager every 2 months. Most recently, AppLocker was updated on September 21, 2026 and Password Manager on September 24, 2026.

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