Comparison

Google Smart Lock vs App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

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

Head to head
About

Google Smart Lock

Securely log in to websites and apps using your phone's built-in security key or a physical Bluetooth key. It simplifies access by remembering your passwords and offering a more convenient sign-in experience.

Highlights
  • Use phone as security key
  • Use Bluetooth security key
  • Password saving
  • Simplified sign-in
  • Secure access
Currently charting
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Smart Lock allows you to use your Bluetooth security key or set up the security key built in to your phone.

About

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

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
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"App Lock is an ALL-IN-ONE Secret App designed to protect your privacy. - Lock & Block Any Apps with one tap - Automate the blocking of apps during specific scheduled times. - Adjust your app's accessibility based on a specific location you specify or multiple locations, ensuring certain apps are locked once you arrive at that location. - Vault to Protect your Private Photos & Videos - Protect and Manage your Passwords in a better & easy way - Add Secret Contacts & clean duplicates - Private camera to take private photos & videos - Secure Personal Files App Lock is all you need to secure your privacy. The app offers Unlimited Access to all features: Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of your purchase and at the commencement of each renewal term. Subscriptions with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Please note: Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/gabriel-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/gabrieltermsofuse"

Screenshots

Google Smart Lock4 screens
App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps at 4.6 against Google Smart Lock's 2.5. App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 9%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Google Smart Lock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and chart position (#127 vs unranked). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Google Smart Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps has 9.7K ratings behind it against 614, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Google Smart Lock's written reviews are positive against 41% of App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Smart Lock ships an update every 2 months, App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Google Smart Lock versus App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle Smart LockApp Lock, Hide Passwords Apps
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (614 ratings)4.6 (9.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.4% of reviews40.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6149.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#127 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB71 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGoogleCLEARPATH ACQUISITIONS LLC

Customer experience

Google Smart Lock

All ratings614 ratings
Positive35.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative61.2%
Written reviews308 reviews
Positive9.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative87.7%

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

All ratings9,720 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative58.1%

User reviews

Google Smart Lock

From 614 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works fine
  • 🔒 Adds extra security layer
  • 👍 Useful app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on iOS 18 update
  • 🐛 Doesn't work with Yubikey
  • 🐛 Doesn't work with child accounts
  • 🐛 Unreliable, constant issues
  • 🐛 Locked out of accounts

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

From 9.7K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Google Smart Lock

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Doesn't detect nearby devices
  • Endless login loop
  • Incompatible with latest iOS

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for NFC security keys
  • Easier setup and usage
  • Better compatibility with other devices

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

2 requests
  • Backup data option
  • Support for more apps to lock

In-app purchases

None

Google Smart Lock

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

Subscriptions10
  • App Lock Unlimited2 variants$7.997 Days
  • App Lock - Pro2 variants$7.997 Days
  • App Lock Unlimited$9.991 Month
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  • App Lock - Pro$12.991 Month
  • App Lock Unlimited$14.991 Month
  • App Lock Unlimited$19.996 Months
  • App Lock Unlimited2 variants$24.991 Year
  • App Lock - Pro$29.991 Year
  • App Lock - Pro3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • App Lock Unlimited3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • App Lock Unlimited$34.99

Questions

Is Google Smart Lock free?
Google Smart Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
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, Google Smart Lock or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps?
App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps is rated higher. Google Smart Lock averages 2.5 out of 5 from 614 ratings, while App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps averages 4.6 from 9.7K ratings.
Do Google Smart Lock or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps have ads?
Neither Google Smart Lock nor App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Smart Lock or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps?
Google Smart Lock ships an update every 2 months, and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Smart Lock was updated on September 24, 2026 and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps on September 21, 2026.

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