# AppLocker vs Need List

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Need List at none against AppLocker's 8. AppLocker's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppLocker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Need List asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and May 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppLocker | Need List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applocker-passcode-lock-apps/id1132845904/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **391** | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denk Alexandru](https://appshunter.io/developer/551756299) | [Emanuel Luna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732854038) |

## 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


### Need List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/need-list-inventory/id6753766245)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppLocker free?

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

### Is Need List free?

Need List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do AppLocker or Need List have ads?

Neither AppLocker nor Need List shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppLocker or Need List?

AppLocker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Need List every 2 weeks. Most recently, AppLocker was updated on September 21, 2026 and Need List on May 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*