Comparison

AppLocker vs Аrmоr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AppLocker

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
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With AppLocker you can password protect individual apps on your iPhone and iPad - all at once or one at a time. It works with any app, Facebook, Photos, Tinder, Mail or banking and financial apps. You can also unlist apps from your device. Stop worrying about your privacy when you lend your phone or tablet to a friend, colleague or family member. No one will mess with your important apps anymore. Just start AppLocker, configure a password and select the apps you want to keep private. FEATURES • Block access to applications that you want private and avoid sneak peeks from friends, family members or co-workers (all at once or individually) • Emergency Password: create a fake password that hides the entire configuration making the app look empty • Lock Screen & Control Center actions, Shortcuts and Automation full support • No one can use or see the content without entering the password first • It works with any app installed on your phone: social, chat and dating apps, business apps, banking or financial apps • AppLocker will protect you by using a secret password and optionally Face or Touch ID. Keep your important apps safe, including removal protection • Private gallery: keep secret files, photos or videos • Private notes: keep secret notes • Easy to use, no configuration required. Also works great as a self control or parental system We read your support emails every day, day by day. Write with confidence any question, feedback or complaint and you will receive an answer in a very short period of time. We offer two auto-renewing subscription and a one time payment option: • Basic, a 1 Month subscription • Premium, a 12 Months subscription • Lifetime access: one time payment only Prices may vary by location. Subscriptions will auto-renew unless canceled. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Setting after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal for the amount of your current subscription within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. All cost for subscriptions are mentioned above. Privacy Policy https://alexdenk.eu/subscriptions-privacy-policy.html Terms of Use https://alexdenk.eu/subscriptions-terms-of-use.html

About

Аrmоr

This app safeguards your online experience by blocking intrusive ads, pop-ups, and malicious content. It offers advanced protection against data leaks and phishing attempts, ensuring your identity and device remain secure. Enjoy safe browsing with customizable filters and a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Block intrusive ads and pop-ups
  • Filter adult websites and tracking scripts
  • Prevent malware and cryptominer threats
  • Advanced data leak protection
  • QR code threat scanner
  • Device security scanner
Features
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Armor: Internet Protection protects you against security risks posed by intrusive ads and pop-ups. You can set up multiple filters to block unwanted content, including ads, adult websites, tracking scripts, phishing attempts, malware, and cryptominers. The app also offers advanced protection against data leaks, ensuring your identity remains secure. - Block list Easily remove sites you don’t want to see anymore, add them to the list and they will be blocked forever - QR scanner Armor prevents you from following dangerous links hidden in QR codes - Smart scanner Check your accounts for leaks & scan your device for potential security risks - User-friendly interface Enjoy a simple interface where all protection filters can be activated with just one click. No complicated settings—just pure, safe browsing PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Experience more than just content filtering in Safari. Our premium subscription unlocks the full potential of Armor: Internet Security so you can block all kinds of ads and websites, safeguard your personal information and device, check QR codes for threats, and protect children from inappropriate content. Armor will also shield you from online trackers and analytics systems that attempt to monitor your activities. Premium subscriptions will automatically renew until you turn off automatic renewals at least 24 hours before the start of a new renewal period. You can turn off the auto-renewal of the premium subscription in the account settings at any time. Payment for a premium subscription will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Stay secure and browse with confidence! Privacy Policy: https://proarmorsecurity.com Terms of Use: https://proarmorsecurity.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

AppLocker4 screens
Аrmоr4 screens

Verdict

The call

AppLocker and Аrmоr both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Аrmоr's written reviews are positive against 37% of AppLocker's. AppLocker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AppLocker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Аrmоr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for AppLocker against 4.2 for Аrmоr. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 391 and 381 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of AppLocker's written reviews are positive against 90% of Аrmоr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppLocker ships an update every 2 weeks, Аrmоr every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AppLocker versus Аrmоr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppLockerАrmоr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (391 ratings) — better4.2 (381 ratings)
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews89.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings391 — better381
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenk AlexandruALFAVLAD

Customer experience

AppLocker

All ratings391 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews459 reviews
Positive37.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative54.0%

Аrmоr

All ratings381 ratings
Positive78.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.1%

Bugs and requests

AppLocker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Аrmоr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

AppLocker

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$8.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$11.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$12.99
  • Lifetime Access2 variants$17.99
3 purchases

Аrmоr

Subscriptions3
  • Premium membership3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium month$8.991 Month
  • Premium week3 Days trial$12.997 Days

Questions

Is AppLocker free?
AppLocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Аrmоr free?
Аrmоr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AppLocker or Аrmоr?
AppLocker is rated higher. AppLocker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while Аrmоr averages 4.2 from 381 ratings.
Do AppLocker or Аrmоr have ads?
Neither AppLocker nor Аrmоr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AppLocker or Аrmоr?
AppLocker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Аrmоr every 5 months. Most recently, AppLocker was updated on September 21, 2026 and Аrmоr on September 29, 2026.

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