# AppLocker vs Squirrel

AppLocker and Squirrel are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. AppLocker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Squirrel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppLocker | Squirrel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (395 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applocker-passcode-lock-apps/id1132845904/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **395** | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denk Alexandru](https://appshunter.io/developer/551756299) | [TEST SUCCEED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828860862) |

## 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


### Squirrel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squirrel-catalog-collections/id6819263289)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppLocker free?

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

### Is Squirrel free?

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

### Do AppLocker or Squirrel have ads?

Neither AppLocker nor Squirrel shows ads.

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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.*